Bible II cover

Bible II

Seiko Matsuda

134 min · 31 tracks · pop music

A vibrant blend of pop melodies infused with romantic themes and lush instrumentation, capturing the essence of 1980s Japanese music.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • vibrant melodies for sunny days
  • romantic themes for nostalgic moments
  • easy listening for casual gatherings
  • playful energy during road trips
  • feel-good tunes for uplifting vibes

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer intense, fast-paced music
  • seek deep lyrical content

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1984, 'Bible II' came at a pivotal moment in Seiko Matsuda's career as her fourth studio album. This period marked her rise as a leading figure in the J-Pop scene, following the commercial success of her earlier works such as 'Seiko 1' and 'Kaze ni Naru.' The album solidified her status, showcasing her ability to craft catchy pop songs while experimenting with different styles.
Stylistic neighbors
Akiko Kobayashi· Yumi Matsutoya· Masaki Suda

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 青い珊瑚礁 3:41
  • 2 赤いスイートピー 3:40
  • 3 渚のバルコニー 3:44
  • 4 小麦色のマーメイド 3:36
  • 5 秘密の花園 3:32
  • 6 天国のキッス 3:58
  • 7 ガラスの林檎 3:58
  • 8 Rock’n Rouge 4:16
  • 9 時間の国のアリス 4:44
  • 10 天使のウィンク 4:01
  • 11 旅立ちはフリージア 4:51
  • 12 きっと、また逢える… 4:47
  • 13 あなたのすべてになりたい 4:16
  • 14 大切なあなた 4:23
  • 15 もう一度、初めから 4:53

Disc 2

  • 1 マイアミ午前5時 4:57
  • 2 制服 3:35
  • 3 ボン・ボヤージュ 4:33
  • 4 時間旅行 4:28
  • 5 抱いて… (New Version) 4:38
  • 6 Sweet Memories (New Version) 4:28
  • 7 瑠璃色の地球 4:25
  • 8 Time for Love 4:25
  • 9 Baby Baby 4:00
  • 10 I Want You So Bad! 4:09
  • 11 Hot Thing 4:20
  • 12 Dear Mom & Dad 5:21
  • 13 海辺のカフェテラス 3:47
  • 14 Back for More 5:01
  • 15 わたしにできるすべてのこと 5:19
  • 16 It’s Style 4:25

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata