Break the Rules
Namie Amuro · 2000
63 min · 14 tracks · J-pop · hip-hop · R&B
An electrifying blend of dance-pop and R&B, infused with Namie's signature vocal prowess and contemporary production.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks for dance party vibes uplifting anthems for celebration
- Context
- Released on December 20, 2000, 'Break the Rules' marked Namie Amuro's sixth studio album during her peak years in the J-pop scene. Following the commercial success of her previous album 'Genius 2000', this release further solidified her status as a leading figure in Japanese pop music, showcasing her ability to evolve musically while maintaining widespread appeal.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Yumi Matsutoya· Puffy AmiYumi· Perfume· Every Little Thing· Sekai no Owari· TM Network· Capsule· m-flo
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 RULE 8AM 0:30
- 2 no more tears Standout 5:45
- 3 better days Standout 4:22
- 4 break the rules Standout 4:01
- 5 LOOKING FOR YOU 4:37
- 6 PLEASE SMILE AGAIN (album mix) 4:43
- 7 never shoulda 4:21
- 8 CROSS OVER (album mix) 5:01
- 9 GIRLFRIEND 4:13
- 10 NEVER END (album mix) 6:26
- 11 think of me 4:43
- 12 RULE 8PM 0:33
- 13 HimAWArI 4:45
- 14 NO MORE TEARS (Junior Vasquez remix) 8:59
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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