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Candies 1½: Yasashii Akuma

Candies · 1977

57 min · 18 tracks · pop music · rock music

A vibrant blend of catchy melodies and heartfelt lyrics, steeped in the warmth of 1970s Japanese pop.

Candies 1½: Yasashii Akuma is an album by Candies, released in 1977. A vibrant blend of catchy melodies and heartfelt lyrics, steeped in the warmth of 1970s Japanese pop. This album is notable for its commercial success, peaking on Japanese music charts and contributing to the group's legacy in J-Pop. The tracks reflect a pivotal moment in the evolution of Japanese pop music, blending Western influences with local sensibilities and paving the way for future artists within the genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Candies 1½: Yasashii Akuma sound like?

A vibrant blend of catchy melodies and heartfelt lyrics, steeped in the warmth of 1970s Japanese pop. Rooted in pop music and rock music.

What makes Candies 1½: Yasashii Akuma by Candies notable?

This album is notable for its commercial success, peaking on Japanese music charts and contributing to the group's legacy in J-Pop. The tracks reflect a pivotal moment in the evolution of Japanese pop music, blending Western influences with local sensibilities and paving the way for future artists within the genre. Released in 1977, 'Candies 1½: Yasashii Akuma' is a significant follow-up to Candies' breakthrough album, showcasing their continued rise in the Japanese pop scene. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their status as one of Japan's beloved girl groups, having already gained considerable popularity with hits that resonated across generations.

How many songs are on Candies 1½: Yasashii Akuma?

Candies 1½: Yasashii Akuma has 18 tracks, running approximately 57 minutes.

Tracklist

18 tracks·57:57

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

Disc 1

  • 1 やさしい悪魔 Standout 3:37
  • 2 20才の頃 2:51
  • 3 哀愁のシンフォニー Standout 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 Standout 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

Release Date

January 1, 1977

Genre

pop music, rock music

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Artist Origin

Japan

Runtime

57 min 57 sec