Nakamori Akina Tribute Album: Meikyo
| Nakamori Akina Tribute Album: Meikyo | |
|---|---|
| Compilation album by Various Artists | |
| Released | May 1, 2025 |
| Recorded | 2025 |
| Genre | |
| Language | Japanese |
| Label | Warner Music Japan |
Nakamori Akina Tribute Album: Meikyo (中森明菜 Tribute Album "明響") is an upcoming tribute album consisting of songs originally performed by Akina Nakamori, scheduled to release on her debut anniversary on 1 May 2025 by Warner Music Japan. The album contains cover versions of some of Akina's hit songs throughout her 4-decade career as a singer. The album marks Akina's first released under her former label, Warner Japan, under her approval for the first time since 1989.
Background
[edit]On February 24, 2025, it was announced that a tribute album will be released to celebrate Akina's 43th anniversary in the music industry. Singers Ado, Juju, Yu Shirota, Koji Tamaki, Shiori Tamai, Masayuki Suzuki, Yo Hitoto, Mika Nakashima and pop-duo Chemistry will also provide their own covers.[1][2] On the same day as announcement, following artist has published comments regarding their involvement of the recording, including Akina herself.[3] On the 14 March 2025, a singers Gyubin, Toki Asako and groups East of Eden, Hoshikuzu Scat were announced to provide covers for the album.[4]
The album is set to release in 2 editions: a standard CD edition and a limited 2CD edition, in which the second disc will include original version of the tracks.[5]
Promotion
[edit]Prior to the album's release, a special live event "Nakamori Akina Tribue Concert Meikyo" is scheduled to be held on 1 May 2025 at Line Cube Shibuya, to promote the album. Some of the artists involved in the album will also perform on the said concert. The announcement was made on the same day as the album's release.[1][2]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Cover artist | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Jukkai" (1984 single) | Ado | |
| 2. | "Meu amor é..." (1985 single) | Chemistry | |
| 3. | "Desire" (1986 single) | Juju | |
| 4. | "Shōjo A" (1982 single) | Yu Shirota | |
| 5. | "Kazari ja Nai no yo Namida wa" (1985 single) | Masayuki Suzuki | |
| 6. | "Slow Motion" (debut single) | Shiori Tamai (Momoiro Clover) | |
| 7. | "Southern Wind" (1984 single) | Koji Tamaki | |
| 8. | "Nanpasen" (1987 single) | Mika Nakashima | |
| 9. | "Kita Wing" (1984 single) | Yo Hitoto | |
| 10. | "Second Love" (1982 single) | Toki Asako | |
| 11. | "Twilight (Yūgure Dayori)" (1983 single) | Gyubin | |
| 12. | "Tango Noir" (1987 single) | East Eden | |
| 13. | "Tattoo" (1988 single) | Hoshikuzu Scat |
Release history
[edit]| Year | Format(s) | Serial number | Label(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | CD CD2 |
WPCL13648 WPCL13646 |
Warner Music Japan | [6][7] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "中森明菜・トリビュートプロジェクト"明響"始動 デビュー43周年記念日の5月1日にアルバム発売＆コンサート開催". prtimes (in Japanese). Retrieved 2025-03-09.
- ^ a b "中森明菜デビュー記念日にAdo、East Of Edenら参加の初トリビュート・アルバム発売 トリビュート・コンサートも開催". ototoy (in Japanese). Retrieved 2025-03-09.
- ^ "中森明菜、初トリビュート・アルバム発表 Ado・鈴木雅之ら参加 本人が喜びのコメント". news ntv (in Japanese). Retrieved 2025-03-09.
- ^ "中森明菜トリビュートアルバムにギュビンと土岐麻子、コンサートに影山優佳と玉井詩織の追加決定". Natalie (in Japanese). Retrieved 2025-03-14.
- ^ "中森明菜 トリビュートアルバム "明響" 2025年5月1日 (木) 発売《先着特典: オリジナル・クリアファイル (A4サイズ)》". hmv (in Japanese). Retrieved 2023-11-04.
- ^ "中森明菜 Tribute Album "明響" [2CD] [限定]". cdjournal.com (in Japanese). Retrieved 2023-11-04.
- ^ "中森明菜 Tribute Album "明響"". cdjournal.com (in Japanese). Retrieved 2023-11-04.