Alive/Physical Thing cover

Alive/Physical Thing

Kumi Koda · 2009

22 min · 6 tracks · J-pop · contemporary R&B · EDM

Electro-pop beats pulse under Koda's sultry vocals, creating an energetic dancefloor vibe that defines J-pop's modern landscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short bursts of energetic fun
  • dancefloor-ready tracks for parties
  • sultry vocals with upbeat rhythms
  • live versions elevate concert feels

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, immersive experiences
  • seek deep lyrical introspection

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2009, 'Alive/Physical Thing' marked Kumi Koda's continued evolution into a leading figure in J-pop after her breakout success with 'Love & Honey' in 2005. By this point in her career, she had established herself as a versatile artist adept at blending genres like Hi-NRG and contemporary R&B.
Stylistic neighbors
Namie Amuro· Ayumi Hamasaki· Miliyah Kato

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Alive 3:43
  • 2 Physical thing 3:01
  • 3 Alive Instrumental 3:42
  • 4 Physical thing Instrumental 3:00
  • 5 TRICK Live Version (from TRICK TOUR 2009) 3:06
  • 6 Joyful Live Version (from TRICK TOUR 2009) 5:34

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata