Supremely skilled as a lyricist, composer and singer, Shinji Tanimura is rightly regarded as a legend in his native Japan. A master of timing, Tanimura favours a slow build when crafting his brand of tender balladry, often setting the scene with a strong but subtle acoustic guitar line before raising his golden voice in line with climbing strings and a choral backdrop. That gift for stately songwriting is evident on this rich collection of signature efforts, as beautiful meditations on life and love bloom in perfect pitch.