Japanese Breakfast - For Melancholy Brunettes (& Sad Women) (Limited Edition, Frosted Shadow Vinyl) (LP)

Japanese Breakfast returns with their deeply anticipated fourth album, For Melancholy Brunettes (& Sad Women), marking their first studio-recorded statement after a decade of inventive, homegrown releases. Produced by Grammy Award winner Blake Mills, this 2025 release showcases Michelle Zauner’s evocative songwriting as she steps back from the exuberance of previous work to mine the haunting, poetic undercurrents of yearning and vulnerability, channeling the spirit of classic gothic romance.

A richly layered blend of alternative rock and folk, For Melancholy Brunettes (& Sad Women) explores themes of desire, temptation, and the complex interplay of bliss and sorrow, continuing Zauner’s tradition of emotionally resonant storytelling. Recorded and mixed at Sound City and mastered by Bernie Grundman, the album is presented with distinctive artwork, including a gatefold sleeve and special extras in select copies, making this a compelling release for fans and collectors alike.

• Format: Vinyl
• Color Vinyl
• Label: Dead Oceans
• Genre: Rock, Folk, World, & Country
• Release Date: 03/21/2025
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TRACKS

A1. Here Is Someone
A2. Orlando In Love
A3. Honey Water
A4. Mega Circuit
A5. Little Girl
B1. Leda
B2. Picture Window
B3. Men In Bars
B4. Winter In LA
B5. Magic Mountain