Miho Hatori

The solo debut from Hatori, one half of beloved J-pop extroverts Cibo Matto, finds the right
balance between bright eccentricity and actual pop songs. Kaleidoscopic gems such as
"Song for Kids" are built on Hatori's Bjork-ish coos and swoops, as well as cross-continental
riddims -- this one using Balinese percussion music, others samba and more traditional Asian
patter. Charming and smart.