Blue
Angela Aki · 2012
58 min · 17 tracks · pop music
A soothing blend of heartfelt ballads and upbeat pop, enriched by Angela Aki's emotive piano work and vocal clarity.
Why this album works
'Blue' received significant attention for its introspective songwriting and was well-received by fans, reinforcing Aki's status as a leading figure in Japanese pop music. The album also features the single '告白,' which garnered a music video that further showcased her artistic vision.
- Career context
- Released on July 18, 2012, 'Blue' is Angela Aki's fourth studio album, following her 2009 release 'Life.' At this point in her career, Aki was exploring deeper emotional themes while solidifying her place in the J-pop landscape after previously achieving commercial success with hits like 'Sakura' and 'Kiss Me Goodbye.'
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ayumi Hamasaki· Namie Amuro· Puffy AmiYumi· Every Little Thing· Nana Mizuki· m-flo· Scandal· Perfume
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 アイウエオ 1:59
- 2 告白 Standout 4:23
- 3 Foolish Love 4:49
- 4 恋の駆け引き 4:34
- 5 Cry Standout 5:12
- 6 In My Blood 3:53
- 7 You and I Standout 4:33
- 8 モンスター 4:00
- 9 心の天気予報 5:25
- 10 factory 4:31
- 11 夜明け前の祈り 4:56
- 12 BLUE 4:16
- 13 One Family 〜宇宙の渚スペシャルバージョン〜 5:48
Disc 2
- 1 『告白』ミュージック・ビデオ
- 2 『告白』ミュージック・ビデオ（アニメ映像バージョン）
- 3 『告白』ミュージック・ビデオ メイキング映像
- 4 『MY KEYS 2011 in 日本武道館 POWER OF MUSIC〜オールリクエストスペシャル〜』ライブムービー
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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