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Report: Tatsuro Yamashita – OPUS – All Time Best 1975–2012 (FLAC)

1. Executive Summary

“OPUS — All Time Best 1975–2012” is a definitive career-spanning compilation by Japanese singer-songwriter and producer Tatsuro Yamashita, released in 2012. It covers 37 years of his solo work, from his 1975 debut album Circus Town to 2012 singles.

"Christmas Eve" has charted on the Oricon weekly singles chart for over 30 consecutive years, a record included in this set. Tatsuro Yamashita - OPUS - All Time Best 1975-2012 FLAC

• "Ride on Time" (1980): Perhaps his most famous track. In FLAC, listen for the tight brass section and the clarity of the backing vocals. The distinction between the snare drum and the handclaps is distinct in lossless.
• "Christmas Eve" (1983): A Japanese national standard. The intro’s synth chimes and Yamashita’s whisper-quiet falsetto require a noise-free format to sound their best without digital artifacts.
• "Sparkle" (1982): A driving AOR track used in the anime Space Adventure Cobra. The FLAC format highlights the gritty analog synthesizers and the fast-paced bassline grooves.
• "Love Talkin'" (1980): A showcase of his R&B influences. The separation of the horn section and the rhythm guitar is exquisite when listened to in high fidelity.

Recommended for fans of: Mariya Takeuchi, Taeko Onuki, Steely Dan, and sophisticated West Coast AOR. Report: Tatsuro Yamashita – OPUS – All Time