Dai Hakken
Tokyo Jihen · 2011
50 min · 14 tracks · pop music
A kaleidoscopic blend of pop, rock, and jazz influences creating a vibrant sonic landscape full of eclectic energy.
Top tracks — play these first
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新しい文明開化 — This track embodies the album’s theme of modernity versus tradition, featuring intricate arrangements that highlight the band's genre-blending style.
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禁じられた遊び — With its playful yet provocative lyrics, this song showcases Shiina Ringo's unique vocal delivery and clever wordplay, representing the album's adventurous spirit.
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恐るべき大人達 — This track confronts societal expectations with sharp commentary wrapped in catchy melodies, illustrating the band's ability to fuse insightful themes with pop sensibility.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Dai Hakken showcases innovative compositions and eclectic influences, marking a strong return for Tokyo Jihen.
What we noticed
- The album features a diverse range of instrumentation, including strings, brass, and electronic elements, creating a rich sonic texture.
- The lyrics often employ vivid imagery and metaphor, with recurring themes of societal critique and personal introspection.
- The final track revisits the opening theme but with a different arrangement, providing a sense of closure to the album.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo exploration
- vibrant sing-along moments
- engaging narrative progression
- playful irreverence throughout tracks
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant satisfaction
- seek standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2011, Dai Hakken marked Tokyo Jihen's first album after their 2009 hiatus and the departure of guitarist Ukigumo. This album reflects a renewed artistic direction for the band as they redefined their sound while retaining their signature eclecticism, showcasing frontwoman Shiina Ringo's continued evolution as a songwriter and performer.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cornelius· Shugo Tokumaru· Yuksek
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 天国へようこそ For The Disc 3:02
- 2 絶対値対相対値 3:01
- 3 新しい文明開化 4:31
- 4 電気のない都市 4:18
- 5 海底に巣食う男 4:09
- 6 禁じられた遊び 4:01
- 7 ドーパミント！ BPM103 2:45
- 8 恐るべき大人達 4:39
- 9 21世紀宇宙の子 3:23
- 10 かつては男と女 3:31
- 11 空が鳴っている 3:49
- 12 風に肖って行け 2:37
- 13 女の子は誰でも 3:53
- 14 天国へようこそ For The Tube 3:01
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