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Available from Light in the Attic Records when we last checked. Sold from the shop’s own store; the price there is the one that counts.

During the rapidly evolving Japanese music scene of the 1990s—when the industry was shifting from traditional kayōkyoku to modern J-pop—Kirinji emerged with a uniquely sophisticated sound. Blending influences from rock, country, jazz, and soul with refined arrangements and intricate chord work, the group crafted stylish pop songs paired with highly literary lyrics that resonated deeply with listeners. Two early EPs released in 1997—KIRINJI and Fuyu no Orca—shortly before their major-label debut,