Shaker (Akina Nakamori album)

Shaker is the eighteenth studio album by Japanese singer Akina Nakamori, released on March 21, 1997, by Gauss Entertainment. It marked a shift towards a more dance-oriented sound for Nakamori, incorporating elements of Eurobeat and electronic music. The album was produced by various songwriters and composers, including Cozy Kubo and Takahiro Maeda.

"Shaker" features eleven tracks, including the singles "Appetite" and "Konya, Shojo Ni Naru". While not a massive commercial success compared to her earlier work, "Shaker" reached number 16 on the Oricon Albums Chart and remained on the charts for five weeks. The album showcased Nakamori's continued willingness to experiment with different musical styles and maintain her presence in the Japanese music scene. It is considered a transitional album in Nakamori's discography, bridging her more traditional pop sound with her later forays into electronic and experimental genres. The album's title reflects the energetic and danceable nature of many of the tracks.