An early masterpiece by a female singer that blends poetry and melody.
A record of a beautiful sensibility that stands somewhere between folk and pop.
"Tanpenshu" is Hiromi Ota's second album, released in 1975, and is a work that perfectly combines her literary sense of songwriting and clear singing voice. The songs, which are like short stories that capture the small emotions and scenery of everyday life, are somehow nostalgic and warm. Although this work was released before Momen no Hankerchief, her unique way of speaking and sense of melody were already established, and the quiet, lingering aftertaste is pleasant. This masterpiece marks the beginning of the era of female singer-songwriters.
