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(An Imitation) Blood Orange

Mr. Children · 2012

59 min · 11 tracks · pop rock · progressive rock · power pop

A lush tapestry of pop melodies intertwined with introspective lyrics and innovative arrangements.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective journey
  • introspective moments for quiet thinking
  • lush soundscapes for deep listening
  • consistent flow for focused sessions

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking fast-paced excitement
  • prefer short standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2012, Mr. Children had firmly established themselves as a leading band in Japan's pop rock scene, following their commercial peak with the 2005 album 'HOME'. '(An Imitation) Blood Orange' marked their twelfth studio release, showcasing a refined sound that continued to explore personal themes and complex musical structures.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 hypnosis 5:58
  • 2 Marshmallow day 4:17
  • 3 End of the day 5:49
  • 4 常套句 4:05
  • 5 pieces 6:33
  • 6 イミテーションの木 5:03
  • 7 かぞえうた 4:42
  • 8 インマイタウン 5:18
  • 9 過去と未来と交信する男 5:22
  • 10 Happy Song 6:05
  • 11 祈り 〜涙の軌道 5:43

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