Utakata no Hibi

MARIAH

BASS
Morio Watanabe (渡辺モリオ)

GUITAR
Takayuki Hijikata (土方隆行)

KEYBOARDS
Masanori Sasaji (笹路正徳)

SYNOPSIS

An avant-pop masterpiece, Utakata no Hibi finds Mariah pushing Japanese new wave and experimental pop into uncharted territory. Led by saxophonist Yasuaki Shimizu, the band weaves together hypnotic rhythms, ethereal vocals, and bold production touches that blur the lines between world music, minimalism, and synth-driven art rock. Once an underground cult item, the album has since become a sought-after classic for adventurous listeners and collectors alike—a dreamlike snapshot of Japan’s early ’80s experimental spirit.

Original Japanese Title:
うたかたの日々

GENRE & STYLE

Electronic
Synth-pop, Avantgarde, Experimental

PERSONNEL

DRUMS
Hideo Yamaki (山木秀夫)

TENOR SAXOPHONE / KEYBOARDS
Yasuaki Shimizu (清水靖晃)

VOCALS
Julie Fowell

PRESSING INFORMATION

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Shan-Shan – YW-7411/12 BD, Better Days – YW-7411/12 BD
LP | 2×Vinyl, 45 RPM
Japan / 1983
Original Pressing

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