近頃はギター弾きとしての顔も定着しつつある彼女の9作目。ギターの存在感と共にユーモラスな感覚もグッと上昇しているのがミソで、小坂一也が中華歌謡を歌ったような“青春おじいさん”ほか、ニコニコした曲が随所で明るい雰囲気を振り撒いている。戦前歌謡、唱歌、カントリー、ジャズなど、いろんなものを取り込みながらいろんなところへ行けてしまうフットワークはいまがいちばん軽いのかも。無敵ぶりを証明する一枚。
[English Translation]
Uri Nakayama “Mahoroba”
Ninth album from Uri Nakayama who is also establishing herself as a guitarist these days. With the sharply increased presence of guitar and sense of humor, this album includes "Seishun Ojiisan (meaning Old Man in his Youth)" that is more like a Chinese pop song sung by Kazuya Kosaka (Japanese singer/actor), along with other smiley tracks, creating a cheerful atmosphere throughout. Apparently her footwork is the lightest ever as her music can go anywhere while incorporating various elements of prewar pop music, school songs, country or jazz. The album proves her unrivaled prowess.
