Masterpiece Japanese Blues Albums: Must-Listen Recommendations
Japanese blues with enduring popularity.
It may not be widely known to the general public, but among Japanese music genres, it’s actually one of the highest in overall quality—and there are powerhouse singers with global recognition.
This time, we’ve picked out some classic albums from the world of Japanese blues.
Japanese blues that hardcore music fans especially love…
If you haven’t been interested in Japanese blues until now, you might be surprised by how high the level is!
Of course, we’ve also included some lesser-known masterpieces, so it’s a must-see for hardcore blues aficionados as well!
Playlist
| Masterpiece Japanese Blues Albums: Must-Listen Recommendations | |||
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| 1east | Let’s enjoy it until the end.Azuma Mitsuyoshi & The Swinging Boppers | play_arrow | A key figure who helped root the soul of jump blues in Japan |
| 2east | Blues After HoursUesuto Rōdo Burūsu Bando | play_arrow | Debut album of the West Road Blues Band |
| 3east | to be surrounded on all sides; isolated with no allies (literally: ‘songs of Chu on all four sides’)Yūkadan | play_arrow | The Yūkadan’s 1978 album is experimental and important in Japanese music history. |
| 4east | Since coming to SapporoSukaidoggu Burūsu Bando | play_arrow | Skydog’s second Japanese blues album |
| 5east | Bobby Sox BluesSeno Ryūichirō | play_arrow | Ryuichiro Seno’s debut: a blues harp masterpiece |
| 6east | Honmoku BluesZa Gōruden Kappusu | ![]() | The Golden Cups' blues rock album |
| 7east | Blue Spirit BluesAsakawa Maki | play_arrow | Maki Asakawa’s signature work, Blue Spirit Blues |
| 8east | Yokohama Honky-Tonk BluesEdi Han | play_arrow | Eddie Pan’s definitive blues album |
| 9east | Night Lifebureikudauan | play_arrow | The classic live album of Breakdown |
| 10east | Twilight Make-Love CompanyKubota Makoto to Yūyake Gakudan | play_arrow | Makoto Kubota breathed new life into the blues. |
| 11east | St. Louis BluesYashiro Aki | play_arrow | The queen of enka takes on the blues |
| 12east | Cotton BoogieHanashin | play_arrow | Hanashin is a band that represents Osaka blues. |
| 13east | Kamona UshakodaUshakoda | play_arrow | Ushakoda is a six-member band from Chiba known for its unique fusion music. |
| 14east | Call The Brown Sugar WomanŌki Tōru | play_arrow | Toru Oki’s album “Soulful” is a masterpiece of the Japanese blues scene. |
| 15east | Sound the whistle.W.C. Karasu | play_arrow | W.C. Karas, an unconventional singer who debuted at 48 |


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