Vanity Fair
Mercury PHCL-5028,
released May 27, 1996
Following her final Sony albums (Diamond Expression,
Glorious Revolution, It's Style 95), Seiko's Mercury years began with the search
for a new sound and a subtle redefining of her identity. The Vanity Fair concert
tour would be the final one to feature male dancers. For some, it felt like
a loss. For others, it provided an opportunity to see more of the spotlight
shine on Seiko, more attention given to the singer and the songs. And the songs
were something special indeed: "Anata Ni Aitakute," which has forever
taken a place among her truly "greatest" hits, shows how much her
voice and approach to songwriting had matured since 1992 Nouvelle Vague. The
seeds that were planted on that album...a more mature yet still confident and
energetic Seiko...were beginning to blossom. Seiko as still very concerned with
balance, as is evidenced by the dance track "Darling You're The Best,"
co-written and produced by Robbie Nevil (the American pop star and chief collaborator
on Was It The Future). The ballads, pop, and dance tunes made a perfect blend
on an album that has remained a favorite among many Seiko fans. What no one
knew at the time is that one of the strongest albums of her career...one that
would amaze listeners with its power and depth..would be released in May of
the following year.
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