299792458 (2012)

299792458, more commonly known as the speed of light in meters per second, is the first release by Mariko Goto (後藤まりこ), the former front-woman of the popular Japanese jazz-punk band Midori (ミドリ). After the break that followed the band calling it quits in 2010, Goto began her solo career in 2011 with this as the result. More pop orientated than anything, 299792458 is an album that more shows Goto's experience with song writing and her vocal performance, which is absolutely stellar on this album. Definitely something to check out if you're a Midori fan, even if it isn't really your cup of tea.

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Second (2007)

The aptly-titled second album from the Japanese band. This album is also notably their second longest album, clocking in at around thirty-two minutes. Being considerably longer than their first album, Midori made use of the extra time to expand on the sound that they had originally presented on their previous release. Including more intricate piano and drum sections, and more diversity in the vocals, this album surely is an outstanding follow-up to First.

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Shinsekai (2010)

The final album from the four-part Japanese jazz-punk band.

 さよなら、後藤さん。

Hello Everyone... (2008)

あらためまして、はじめまして、ミドリです。