Step into a sunlit dream with Water that Comes and Goes by sofabed, where jazz, bossa nova, and contemporary grooves swirl together like ripples on a quiet river. This Tokyo-based duo has crafted an album that’s both a time capsule and a shelter. The English-language version of Megurikuru Mizu, which already made waves in Japan’s jazz scene and on Spotify’s Kirakira Pop Japan playlist, brings that same warmth and nostalgia to a wider audience, wrapping listeners in a sound that’s soothing yet deeply evocative.
Water that Comes and Goes moves like water, each track ebbing and flowing with soft, distorted drums, plush strings, and dubby echoes that create an immersive, almost cinematic experience. You can hear the influence of legends like Sinatra, Nat King Cole, and Tom Jobim, but there’s a modern twist—layered basslines, dreamy reverbs, and a delicate balance between warmth and melancholy.
Take “Riverside,” for instance, it’s got a folksy, catchy groove that invites you in, the singer’s voice friendly and relaxed, like an old friend reminiscing over coffee. Then there’s “A Poet of Rain,” where renowned poet Yasuhiro Yotsumoto’s spoken word floats over gentle piano, trembling percussion, and lush strings, creating a hypnotic and deeply introspective atmosphere for a poem that contains a profound poetic justice within. Standout lines like “He lived as if measuring the time of his fall” hit like poetry in motion.
And then there’s “Time that Comes and Goes”—a pulsating, hypnotic piece where the singer’s voice soars over swelling strings and sparkling beats.
sofabed has made experience worth comparing to the quiet moments of reflection by the waterfront. And with a Taiwan tour coming up in March, their wave is only getting bigger.
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Review by: Naomi Joan