KEY FEATURES

• First analog reissue since the original release in 1982
• Comes with a lyrics/credits insert and liner notes insert
• Spins at 33 1/3 RPM
• Housed in a single-pocket jacket with traditional Japanese OBI Strip
• Remastered by original sound engineer Tamotsu Yoshida from original master
• Cutting Engineer by Bernie Grundman
• Pressed by Quality Record Pressing (USA) for Sony Music Direct Japan

RELEASE DESCRIPTION

Light’n Up is Minako Yoshida’s 9th studio album in 1982. Yoshida recorded the basic tracks in Tokyo with her regular band with the addition of Hiroshi Sato on keyboard. A section of the album was also recorded in New York with the Brecker Brothers and David Sanborn.

The album is hailed as a "light mellow" classic of city pop, which is defined as medium-tempo urban Japanese soul/R&B, and was revitalized by club DJs in the late 90s.

TRACKLIST

1. Light'n Up
2. 頬に夜の灯 "Hoho ni yoru no akari"
3. Love Shower
4. 風"Kaze"
5. Morning Prayer
6. 斜陽 (Reflection)
7. 時の向こう "Toki no mukō"
8. Alcoholler

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