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Wewantsounds is delighted to continue its extensive reissue program of Meiko Kaji's early discography, originally released by Teichiku Records in Japan between 1972 and 1974. The Quentin Tarantino muse—famous for her starring roles in Lady Snowblood and Stray Cat Rock—was also a gifted singer. Otoko Onna Kokoro No Aika is another collection of superb cinematic songs featuring Kaji's signature mix of Japanese Pop and Groove, backed by lush, atmospheric orchestrations. This includes her rendition of "Tokyo Nagare Mono," the theme song for Seijun Suzuki's cult 1966 film Tokyo Drifter. This reissue features the original artwork, an OBI strip, and a four-page insert with new liner notes by Hashim Kotaro Bharoocha, who interviewed Meiko Kaji for the occasion. — (via Label)

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Originally released by Teichiku Records in 1974, this album fully showcases Meiko Kaji's charm as a singer. Drawing on her sensibilities as an actress, she expresses each song like a drama, including the funky arrangement of "Ginza no Cho" and a cover of "Tokyo Nagaremono," known as the theme song for the film "Tokyo Nagaremono" directed by Seijun Suzuki. Now imbued with a modern groove reminiscent of the 1970s, it radiates a new kind of charm. — (via HMV JPN)

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— First ever reissue since original release
— Original Artwork, with Obi and 2p Insert
— Includes "Tokyo Nagare Mono" Meiko Kaji's rendition of the theme song for Seijun Suzuki's cult 1966 film Tokyo Drifter
— New Liner Notes by Hachim Kotaro Bharoocha who has interviewed Meiko Kaji for the reissue of the album

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Label: Wewantsounds / Teichiku
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
Reissued: 2026 / Originally Released: 1974
Genre: Pop
Style: Kayōkyoku

File under: Japanese Pop
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