Astromantic
m-flo · 2004
70 min · 17 tracks · J-pop · hip-hop · pop rap
A vibrant fusion of hip-hop and electronic pop that radiates playful energy and cosmic themes.
Why this album works
The album was well-received commercially, reaching number 2 on the Oricon charts and solidifying m-flo's status in the Japanese music industry. Astromantic features several hit singles that contributed to the rise of hip house within J-pop, influencing subsequent artists and shaping the genre's evolution during the mid-2000s.
- Best for
- playful cosmic energy throughout dynamic journey with peaks for upbeat gatherings
- Context
- Astromantic is m-flo's third studio album, following their successful 2003 release, 'Expo Expo'. By this point in their career, they had established themselves as a leading force in the J-pop scene, known for their innovative sound blending hip-hop, jazz, and pop elements. The album continued to build on their eclectic style while expanding their audience significantly.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Rhymester· Seamo· Namie Amuro· Rip Slyme· Mariah Carey· Kreva· AK-69· Nelly Furtado
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The 3rd Impact 1:11
- 2 miss you Standout 5:50
- 3 STARSTRUCK~"The Return of the LuvBytes" 4:50
- 4 How to be Astromantic 0:57
- 5 VANESSA Standout 3:47
- 6 WAY U MOVE 8:10
- 7 gET oN! 5:02
- 8 Astrosexy 5:37
- 9 Listen to Your Heart 0:23
- 10 the Love Bug 4:02
- 11 Life is Beautiful 5:30
- 12 I WANNA BE DOWN 4:42
- 13 Rendezvous 2014 0:24
- 14 Cosmic Night Run Standout 5:43
- 15 REEEWIND! 4:49
- 16 宇宙のウオウオ 7:21
- 17 Curtain Call 1:33
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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