Top tracks — play these first
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やさしい悪魔 — This track opens the album with catchy hooks and playful lyrics, encapsulating the essence of Candies' charm and pop sensibility.
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哀愁のシンフォニー — With its lush orchestration and emotional depth, this song showcases the band's ability to blend melancholy with an upbeat melody, reflecting the complexities of young love.
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恋がひとつ — This track presents a quintessentially sweet pop arrangement that highlights the trio's harmonious vocals and captures the innocence of youth's romantic experiences.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- youthful exuberance and nostalgia
- short bursts of playful energy
- catchy melodies for sing-alongs
- lighthearted tunes for sunny days
Maybe skip if you
- prefer heavy, introspective themes
- want lengthy, complex compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1977, Candies 1½: Yasashii Akuma marked a pivotal moment in the trio's career as they transitioned from their debut album to becoming major pop stars in Japan. This album solidified their appeal, following their successful earlier releases and establishing them as a staple of the '70s Japanese music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tame Impala· Foster the People· MGMT
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 やさしい悪魔 3:37
- 2 20才の頃 2:51
- 3 哀愁のシンフォニー 3:43
- 4 坂道のある風景 3:06
- 5 パステルカラーの水曜日 3:35
- 6 あなたのイエスタデイ 3:57
- 7 HERE THERE AND EVERYWHERE 3:54
- 8 BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO 2:30
- 9 JOLENE 3:05
- 10 LOVE IS BLIND 2:25
- 11 TAKE ME HOME COUNTRY ROADS 3:14
- 12 ONE BOY 2:38
Disc 2
- 1 恋がひとつ 3:00
- 2 LOVE ME LOVE ME 3:09
- 3 素敵な魔法使い 3:29
- 4 ミッドナイト・ハイウェイ 2:44
- 5 今日から私は 2:33
- 6 さよならの朝 4:27
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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