Are You Happy? cover

Released 10 years ago

Are You Happy?

Arashi · 2016

73 min · 17 tracks · J-pop · contemporary R&B · bubblegum music

Upbeat J-pop melodies mingle with contemporary R&B grooves, echoing themes of joy and self-discovery.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
  • uplifting themes of self-discovery
  • joyful melodies for group listening
  • for upbeat gatherings
  • consistent flow for road trips

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek heavy emotional introspection

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2016, 'Are You Happy?' marked Arashi's 16th studio album during a period of sustained popularity following their previous release, 'The Digitalian' in 2014. The album showcased their continued evolution in sound while maintaining their signature appeal to a broad audience, reinforcing their status as J-pop icons.
Stylistic neighbors
Hey! Say! JUMP· SMAP· Exile

Tracklist

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

  • 1 DRIVE 4:23
  • 2 I seek 4:45
  • 3 Ups and Downs 4:29
  • 4 青春ブギ 4:08
  • 5 Sunshine 3:28
  • 6 復活LOVE 4:54
  • 7 Amore 4:01
  • 8 Bad boy 4:09
  • 9 WONDER-LOVE 3:35
  • 10 また今日と同じ明日が来る 3:50
  • 11 Daylight 4:51
  • 12 愛を叫べ 4:41
  • 13 Baby blue 4:16
  • 14 Miles away 5:02
  • 15 To my homies 4:55
  • 16 Don't You Get It 4:05
  • 17 TWO TO TANGO 3:23

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