Otoko Onna Kokoro No Aika

Description

Wewantsounds is pleased to continue its reissue program of Meiko Kaji's albums released on Teichiku Records in the early 70s. A muse for Quentin Tarantino for her roles in Lady Snowblood and Stray Cat Rock, she is also a recognized singer, as evidenced by Otoko Onna Kokoro No Aika released in 1974. A mix of Japanese pop and groove, with sumptuous and atmospheric orchestrations, the album includes a cover of "Tokyo Nagare Mono," the theme from Seijun Suzuki's cult film Tokyo Drifter (1966). This reissue features remastered audio, the original cover with OBI, plus a 4-page booklet with new liner notes by Hashim Kotaro Bharoocha, who interviewed Meiko Kaji for the occasion. While her previous albums often included tracks from her films, Otoko Onna Kokoro No Aika offers an elegant reinterpretation of kayokyoku (Japanese popular songs) and enka, often described as "Japanese blues." Kaji approached this album with the sensitivity of an actress, treating each cover as a dramatic role. Throughout the album, traditional themes blend with contemporary grooves, combining lush orchestrations with funk bass lines to create a unique hypnotic and cinematic atmosphere. Reissued for the first time since 1974 and remastered by Teichiku in Tokyo, Otoko Onna Kokoro No Aika is a new addition to Wewantsounds' reissues dedicated to Meiko Kaji, which will undoubtedly delight her fans around the world.