Is Cosmicolor a good place to start with m-flo?

Yes, Cosmicolor is recommended as a starting point for new m-flo listeners. An eclectic fusion of hip-hop grooves and pop melodies, layered with smooth jazz influences and vibrant electronic textures. Cosmicolor marked m-flo's return after a brief hiatus following their successful album, Astromantic. Released in 2007, it showcased their evolution into a more experimental sound, blending various genres while collaborating with multiple artists. This album solidified their status in the J-pop scene as trendsetters in genre-blending.

Who is Cosmicolor for?

Cosmicolor works well if you're into dynamic journey with energetic peaks, infectious melodies for uplifting moods and for summer road trips.

How many songs are on Cosmicolor?

Cosmicolor has 17 tracks, running approximately 69 minutes.

Cosmicolor

m-flo · 2007

69 min · 17 tracks · J-pop

An eclectic fusion of hip-hop grooves and pop melodies, layered with smooth jazz influences and vibrant electronic textures.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Love Don't Cry Start here — This track exemplifies the album's blend of emotional depth with catchy hooks, showcasing m-flo's signature style while highlighting their lyrical prowess.
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Summer Time Love — With its upbeat tempo and infectious rhythm, this song captures the carefree essence of summer while integrating elements of hip-hop and pop.
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LOVE ME, HATE THE GAME — This track stands out for its introspective lyrics combined with a lively beat, reflecting the duality of love and ambition within the context of modern life.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

58 /100

Treeline

Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The album showcases varied styles and strong production but lacks a tight cohesive flow throughout its length.

What we noticed

The album features a diverse range of tempos, with tracks like 'Summer Time Love' maintaining an upbeat pace while others like 'Love Song' slow down for a more reflective tone.
Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies and call-and-response structures, particularly in collaborations that blend different artists' styles.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

dynamic journey with energetic peaks
infectious melodies for uplifting moods
for summer road trips
short tracks for quick enjoyment
engaging sing-alongs with friends

Maybe skip if you

prefer lengthy, immersive pieces
seek deep introspective experiences

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Experimental — Showcases a deliberate departure into eclectic and experimental sounds.
Themes: summer love· collaborative creativity
Career context: Cosmicolor marked m-flo's return after a brief hiatus following their successful album, Astromantic. Released in 2007, it showcased their evolution into a more experimental sound, blending various genres while collaborating with multiple artists. This album solidified their status in the J-pop scene as trendsetters in genre-blending.
Stylistic neighbors: Nujabes· Kenshi Yonezu· Shingo Nishinari