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Meiko Kaji

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Meiko Kajis classic album *Men, Women, and the Ballad of the Heart* is finally being reissued!From Wewantsounds, a label known for numerous reissues of Japanese music, this cinematic masterpiecea fusion of Showa-era pop and enkais being released with remastered audio!Originally released by Teichiku Records in 1974, this album fully showcases Meiko Kajis charm as a singer. Drawing on her sensibilities as an actress, she performs each track as if it were a drama. The album features Ginza no Ch (The Butterfly of Ginza), highlighted by its funk arrangement, and a cover of Tokyo Nagare-mono (Tokyo Drifter), known as the theme song for director Seijun Suzukis film of the same name. Wrapped in a modern 1970s groove, it now radiates a fresh appeal. This album has been newly remastered by Teichiku, faithfully reproducing the original artwork and obi strip (CD version does not include an obi strip). It is