Naoko Gushima – Mellow Medicine (Pure Vinyl)

Naoko Gushima’s acclaimed third album Mellow Medicine returns on premium pure vinyl as part of her 30th anniversary reissue series. Originally released in 1999, the album expands her signature city pop and AOR sound into richer, more luxurious territory, balancing elegant arrangements with smooth late-night atmospheres and deeply melodic songwriting.

Featuring highlights including “missing you”, “you can fly” and the sophisticated title track “mellow medicine”, the album showcases Gushima’s ability to combine urban soul influences, Japanese pop sensibilities and refined production into a timeless listening experience. A standout reissue for collectors of Japanese city pop and mellow groove classics.