Best-Est
Masami Okui · 1999
111 min · 24 tracks · J-pop · anime song
A vibrant blend of J-pop and rock, infused with emotive vocals and catchy melodies.
Why this album works
'Best-Est' is significant for showcasing Masami Okui's diverse discography, including the hit single '輪舞-revolution', which gained popularity as an opening theme for the anime series 'Revolutionary Girl Utena'. The album's commercial success helped further popularize her music within the anime community and beyond, contributing to the ongoing rise of J-pop on international stages.
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with peaks catchy melodies for sing-alongs dynamic flow with emotional highs
- Context
- By the time 'Best-Est' was released in June 1999, Masami Okui had already established herself as a prominent figure in the J-pop scene following her breakthrough album 'Kaze no Tani no Nausicaä'. This compilation album served to highlight her successful career thus far and included popular tracks from her earlier works, solidifying her status as a leading artist in anime songs and J-pop music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- B'z· Tomoyasu Hotei· Ayumi Hamasaki· Glay· Scandal· Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi· Gackt· Kyōsuke Himuro
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 誰よりもずっと 3:44
- 2 夢にこんにちは 3:18
- 3 REINCARNATION Standout 5:05
- 4 My Jolly Days 5:35
- 5 It's:DESTINY─やっと巡り会えた Standout 5:05
- 6 Live alone 千年たっても 3:58
- 7 Get along 4:13
- 8 MASK 4:23
- 9 Shake it 5:10
- 10 邪魔はさせない 4:57
- 11 naked mind 4:28
- 12 J 4:44
- 13 spirit of the globe 4:52
Disc 2
- 1 輪舞-revolution Standout 4:37
- 2 I can't(a.c) 7:02
- 3 そうだ、ぜったい。 4:39
- 4 Birth 4:28
- 5 太陽の花 4:38
- 6 朱-AKA- 4:45
- 7 恋しましょ ねばりましょ 4:07
- 8 Never die 4:23
- 9 KEY 4:15
- 10 手のひらの破片 4:37
- 11 天使の休息 4:13
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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