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B'z The Best "Treasure"

B'z · 1998

64 min · 14 tracks · hard rock · pop rock

A vibrant fusion of hard rock and pop melodies that encapsulates B'z's signature sound.

Why this album works

'B'z The Best 'Treasure'' is notable for consolidating B'z's status as a dominant force in Japanese music, selling over 3 million copies and becoming one of the best-selling albums in Japan. Its release helped to further popularize the J-Rock genre and influenced many emerging Japanese rock artists in the late 90s.
Career context
Released on September 20, 1998, 'B'z The Best 'Treasure'' marked a significant moment in B'z's career as their first greatest hits compilation. By this time, the duo had established themselves as one of Japan's most successful rock acts, following a string of chart-topping albums and singles since their debut in 1988.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 BLOWIN’ Standout 3:55
  • 2 恋心 (KOI‐GOKORO) Standout 3:49
  • 3 TIME 4:57
  • 4 Liar! Liar! 3:23
  • 5 ねがい 3:29
  • 6 愛しい人よGood Night… 6:15
  • 7 Pleasure’98 〜人生の快楽〜 4:44
  • 8 ミエナイチカラ 〜INVISIBLE ONE〜 4:41
  • 9 もう一度キスしたかった 4:39
  • 10 FIREBALL 4:14
  • 11 Real Thing Shakes Standout 4:14
  • 12 MOTEL 4:23
  • 13 いつかのメリークリスマス 5:38
  • 14 RUN –1998 style– 5:49

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