Bad Mode cover

Bad Mode

Hikaru Utada

73 min · 32 tracks · J-pop · contemporary R&B · funk

Ethereal R&B and synth-pop blend seamlessly, creating a reflective soundscape punctuated by emotional depth and modern production.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • reflective soundscape for introspection
  • wave-like pacing with emotional peaks
  • long listening sessions with depth
  • dynamic journey through varied moods

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification tracks
  • prefer straightforward, upbeat songs

Where this album fits

Career context
Bad Mode is Hikaru Utada's first album since her 2016 release, Hatsukoi, marking a significant return after a hiatus. By 2022, she was already an established figure in J-pop, known for her innovative approach to music and blending various genres.
Stylistic neighbors
Namie Amuro· Kyary Pamyu Pamyu· Aimer

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 BADモード 5:03
  • 2 君に夢中 4:17
  • 3 One Last Kiss 4:09
  • 4 PINK BLOOD 3:17
  • 5 Time 4:58
  • 6 気分じゃないの (Not In The Mood) 7:28
  • 7 誰にも言わない 4:40
  • 8 Find Love 4:37
  • 9 Face My Fears (Japanese Version) 3:38
  • 10 Somewhere Near Marseilles ーマルセイユ辺りー 11:54
  • 11 Beautiful World (Da Capo Version) 5:57
  • 12 キレイな人 (Find Love) 4:37
  • 13 Face My Fears (English Version) 3:39
  • 14 Face My Fears (A.G. Cook Remix) 5:22

Disc 3

  • 1 BADモード
  • 2 One Last Kiss
  • 3 君に夢中
  • 4 誰にも言わない
  • 5 Find Love
  • 6 Time
  • 7 PINK BLOOD
  • 8 Face My Fears (English Version)
  • 9 Hotel Lobby
  • 10 Beautiful World (Da Capo Version)
  • 11 About Me
  • 12 Face My Fears (Japanese Version)
  • 13 Behind the Scene “Live Sessions from Air Studios”
  • 14 Time
  • 15 One Last Kiss
  • 16 PINK BLOOD
  • 17 君に夢中
  • 18 BADモード

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