Aesthetic pop music that combines seductiveness and intelligence
A fusion of electronic elements and aesthetic vocals, this work conveys a mature sensibility and a wide range of expression.
"Femme Fatale" was released during a period when Akina Nakamori's musical style underwent a major transformation. Based on programmed and synth sounds, the album boasts a striking balance between vocal restraint and emotion. The overall coldness is deliberate, portraying the strength and loneliness of a woman. The arrangements resonate with overseas pop music of the time, and the album is characterized by a highly refined sound design. This album established her as a mature artist.
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20 TRACKS:
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1-1)
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Reversion (Desire)
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1-10)
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Jive
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1-2)
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Heartbreak
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1-3)
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抱きしめていて (Love Is My Favorite Lesson)
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1-4)
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Femme Fatale
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1-5)
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I Know 孤独のせい
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1-6)
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La Liberté
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1-7)
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So Mad
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1-8)
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Paradise Lost (Love Is Fashion)
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1-9)
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Move Me (Strictly Confidential)
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2-1)
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Reversion (Desire) [オリジナル・カラオケ]
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2-10)
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Jive (オリジナル・カラオケ)
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2-2)
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Heartbreak (オリジナル・カラオケ)
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2-3)
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抱きしめていて (Love Is My Favorite Lesson) [オリジナル・カラオケ]
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2-4)
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Femme Fatale (オリジナル・カラオケ)
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2-5)
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I Know 孤独のせい (オリジナル・カラオケ)
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2-6)
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La Liberté (オリジナル・カラオケ)
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2-7)
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So Mad (オリジナル・カラオケ)
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2-8)
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Paradise Lost (Love Is Fashion) [オリジナル・カラオケ]
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2-9)
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Move Me (Strictly Confidential) [オリジナル・カラオケ]
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Chorus [Arrangements] - 椎名和夫
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Mixed By - Francis Buckley
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Photography By - Shunji Kaida
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Programmed By [Master / Rhythm Track], Producer - Joey Carbone (1-6)
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Programmed By [Master / Rhythm Track], Producer - Jon Lind (1-2, 1-4)
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Programmed By [Master / Rhythm Track], Producer - Jun Miyake
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Programmed By [Master / Rhythm Track], Producer - Mark Goldenberg (1-3, 1-5, & 1-8)
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Programmed By [Master / Rhythm Track], Producer - Scott Wilk (1-1, 1-7 & 1-9)
