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Shōgo Hamada

Shōgo Hamada

folk music, rock music, traditional folk music

Japan

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Sound in a sentence: "Hamada’s music features intricate acoustic arrangements that ebb and flow around heartfelt melodies, creating a resonant tension between intimacy and expansive rock energy."
Shōgo Hamada holds a significant place in the landscape of contemporary music, melding storytelling with folk-inspired melodies that resonate deeply within Japanese culture. His ability to capture personal and collective experiences has forged connections across generations, making his songs not just heard but felt, as they often serve as a soundtrack to the lives of his listeners.
Shōgo Hamada holds a significant place in the landscape of contemporary music, melding storytelling with folk-inspired melodies that resonate deeply within Japanese culture. His ability to capture personal and collective experiences has forged connections across generations, making his songs not just heard but felt, as they often serve as a soundtrack to the lives of his listeners. Hamada's approach centers on a blend of acoustic sounds and rock sensibilities, creating an evocative soundscape that invites introspection. He utilizes rich instrumentation to complement his narratives, crafting layers of texture that enhance the emotional weight of his lyrics. This synthesis of folk roots with a modern edge allows him to innovate within traditional frameworks, appealing to both nostalgists and new audiences alike. Lyrically, Hamada often explores themes of love, longing, and reflection, capturing moments that evoke nostalgia while also pushing toward a hopeful future. His voice carries an earnestness that balances sincerity with subtle irony, inviting listeners into a narrative space where personal stories intersect with broader societal reflections. This storytelling approach reveals deep emotional currents without sacrificing nuance or complexity.

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Discography

43 releases • 34 studio • 1977–2015
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Journey of a Songwriter 〜 旅するソングライター

Journey of a Songwriter 〜 旅するソングライター

2015

My First Love

My First Love

2005

SAVE OUR SHIP

SAVE OUR SHIP

2001

ROAD OUT ""TRACKS

ROAD OUT ""TRACKS

1996

FATHER'S SON

FATHER'S SON

1988

CLUB SURF&SNOWBOUND

CLUB SURF&SNOWBOUND

1987

J.BOY

J.BOY

1986

DOWN BY THE MAINSTREET

DOWN BY THE MAINSTREET

1984

PROMISED LAND 〜約束の地

PROMISED LAND 〜約束の地

1982

Slow Down

Slow Down

1980

Home Bound

Home Bound

1980

MIND SCREEN

MIND SCREEN

1979

Illumination

Illumination

1978

LOVE TRAIN

LOVE TRAIN

1977

Sand Castle

Sand Castle

Dream Catcher

Dream Catcher

The Best of Shogo Hamada vol.1

The Best of Shogo Hamada vol.1

The Best of Shogo Hamada vol.2

The Best of Shogo Hamada vol.2

The Best of Shogo Hamada vol.3 The Last Weekend

The Best of Shogo Hamada vol.3 The Last Weekend

Wasted Tears

Wasted Tears

The History of Shogo Hamada ""Since1975

The History of Shogo Hamada ""Since1975

ON THE ROAD 2011 ""The Last Weekend

ON THE ROAD 2011 ""The Last Weekend

WE ARE STILL ON THE ROAD

WE ARE STILL ON THE ROAD

CLUB SNOWBOUND

CLUB SNOWBOUND

CLUB SURFBOUND

CLUB SURFBOUND

EDGE OF THE KNIFE

EDGE OF THE KNIFE

from a distance

from a distance

ON THE ROAD "FILMS

ON THE ROAD "FILMS

ON THE ROAD

ON THE ROAD

ON THE ROAD 2001

ON THE ROAD 2001

ON THE ROAD 2005-2007 "My First Love

ON THE ROAD 2005-2007 "My First Love

ROAD OUT "MOVIE

ROAD OUT "MOVIE

SHOGO HAMADA BOX

SHOGO HAMADA BOX

SHOGO HAMADA Visual Collection "FLASH&SHADOW

SHOGO HAMADA Visual Collection "FLASH&SHADOW

Singles ()

Thank you

Thank you

2005

I am a father

I am a father

2005

Love Has No Pride

Love Has No Pride

1998

Monochrome no Niji

Monochrome no Niji

1998

Ave Maria

Ave Maria

1992

Hello Rock & Roll City

Hello Rock & Roll City

1991

Breathless Love

Breathless Love

1988

Dance

Dance

1984

Last Show (Shogo Hamada song)

Last Show (Shogo Hamada song)

1981

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