What does Automatic/Time Will Tell sound like?

A lush blend of R&B grooves and ethereal synths, marking a new era in J-pop. Rooted in J-pop and contemporary R&B.

What makes Automatic/Time Will Tell by Hikaru Utada notable?

'Automatic' topped the Oricon charts for five consecutive weeks and is credited with revitalizing the J-pop genre in the late 1990s. The album's fusion of Western R&B influences with Japanese pop sensibilities set a new standard and influenced numerous artists in the years that followed. Released on December 9, 1998, 'Automatic/Time Will Tell' was Hikaru Utada's debut single, establishing her as a prominent figure in Japanese pop music. Prior to this, she had been honing her craft in the United States but found her breakthrough upon returning to Japan.