Yukako Hayase - So-Utsu (Vinyl Import) { vinyl }

Details: Yukako Hayase released her debut album on Sixty Records in 1986. Yasushi Akimoto handled the lyrics and production for all but one of her songs. With her laid-back voice, worldly-wise attitude, and European-inspired sound, this album has gained renewed appreciation in recent years for it's ahead-of-it's-time vibe.