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Released 10 years ago

Cosmic Explorer

Perfume · 2016

58 min · 14 tracks · J-pop · synth-pop · electropop

A vibrant tapestry of synth-driven melodies and infectious hooks, blending futurism with pop sensibilities.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for focus sessions
  • infectious hooks for sing-alongs
  • gradual build towards uplifting climax
  • vibrant melodies for energetic mornings
  • for city exploration

Maybe skip if you want

  • dislike long, cohesive albums
  • prefer immediate gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on April 6, 2016, 'Cosmic Explorer' is Perfume's fifth studio album, following their breakthrough success with 'LEVEL3' in 2013. At this point in their career, they had established themselves as pioneers of J-pop's electropop scene and were transitioning into a more experimental phase with notable production collaborations.
Stylistic neighbors
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu· Aimer· NiziU

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Navigate 1:19
  • 2 Cosmic Explorer 5:22
  • 3 Miracle Worker 3:39
  • 4 Next Stage with YOU 4:38
  • 5 STORY 5:44
  • 6 FLASH (Album-mix) 4:35
  • 7 Sweet Refrain (Album-mix) 4:41
  • 8 Baby Face 4:00
  • 9 TOKIMEKI LIGHTS (Album-mix) 4:23
  • 10 STAR TRAIN (Album-mix) 4:42
  • 11 Relax In The City 4:12
  • 12 Pick Me Up 3:48
  • 13 Cling Cling (Album-mix) 3:53
  • 14 Hold Your Hand 3:35

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