山口百恵 (Momoe Yamaguchi) - パールカラーにゆれて

Released on August 1, 1976, パールカラーにゆれて (Pearl Color ni Yurete, or Swaying in Pearl Color) is the 10th studio album by Momoe Yamaguchi, one of Japan’s most celebrated pop icons. Arriving at a key moment in her career, the album reflects her transition from idol singer to a more expressive and nuanced performer, embracing deeper themes and a broader musical palette.

This album presents a blend of kayōkyoku (Japanese pop), ballads, and soft rock, marked by elegant orchestration and increasingly mature lyrics. The arrangements are smoother and more refined than in her earlier albums, while Momoe’s vocal delivery becomes more intimate and expressive.

Thematically, パールカラーにゆれて explores the complexities of love, longing, and feminine identity, often delivered with poetic subtlety and emotional restraint—hallmarks of Momoe’s evolving artistry.

パールカラーにゆれて marked another step forward in Momoe Yamaguchi’s artistic maturity. The title song became a major hit, further cementing her status as a pop idol with vocal and emotional depth. This album bridged the gap between her youthful early years and the conceptual, emotionally rich works she would release in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

For many fans, Pearl Color ni Yurete represents the blossoming of Momoe’s artistic identity, combining the polish of her idol roots with a growing sense of personal expression. It remains a defining work in her discography, offering a graceful and heartfelt listening experience that still resonates today.

Track List

• パールカラーにゆれて
  
• ある１ページ
  
• 嘆きのサブウェイ
  
• 君に涙のくちづけを
  
• 雨に願いを
  
• モノトーンの肖像画
  
• 赤い衝撃
  
• 愁いノート
  
• 青春の翳り
  
• 涼やかなひと
  
• オレンジ・ブロッサム・ブルース
  
• 走れ風と共に