Yukako Hayase/ SO-UTSU (original 1986)

A unique and atmospheric Japanese pop masterpiece from Yukako Hayase, blending sophisticated new wave, jazz, electronic, and avant-garde influences. Her delicate yet expressive vocals float over stylish arrangements, creating a mysterious and cinematic soundscape with a strong sense of individuality.

Featuring the mellow synth-pop gem A1 "Trois Quarts" and the killer synth-pop track A3 "Sartre De Nemurenai," this album showcases a refined electronic sound with a distinctive 1980s Japanese aesthetic. Featuring renowned musicians Kenji Omura and Jin Kirigaya, "SO-UTSU" is an essential record for fans of Japanese new wave, underground pop, and sophisticated synth-driven music.