They’re female. They’re vocalists. And they’re singin’ some sentimental songs. It doesn’t get much more descriptive than that.
Sony Music has been printing an interesting series of compilation albums over in Japan. The “Utahime” series (translated “Songstress” or “Diva,” lit. “Song Princess”) features some of Sony’s signed female artists. This particular album, “sentimental female vocalists” (catalog # MHCL-1477) features ballads from these songstresses. Sony gave the spotlight to some of the most well-known and least tabloid-ridden vocalists in the fine country of Japan, featuring some of their earliest hits (from the late ’70s and early ’80s). Among them are very few vocalists who have made prominent appearances in videogames, though I did notice that Machiko Watanabe (who performed the ending theme from Wild Arms) appears on this album once (track 18). But otherwise, listening to this album was a real educational experience for me. If you want to join me in this educational experience, follow along after the jump!
