Dark Candy cover

Dark Candy

Chara · 2011

47 min · 10 tracks · J-pop

A whimsical blend of electronic beats and heartfelt melodies, capturing the essence of J-pop's emotional landscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo listening experience
  • whimsical melodies for daydreaming
  • heartfelt moments of reflection
  • for afternoon relaxation

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of high-energy tracks
  • prefer instant gratification songs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2011, 'Dark Candy' marks Chara's return after a four-year hiatus following her previous album 'Honey.' At this point in her career, she had already established herself as a prominent figure in J-pop but was exploring new sonic territories, incorporating more electronic elements into her sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Aimer· Yuki Kajiura· Kenshi Yonezu

Tracklist

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

  • 1 カウントダウン 5:25
  • 2 ゆらしたがる 4:02
  • 3 永遠の詩 4:42
  • 4 Toy Soldier 3:37
  • 5 Little bird 5:09
  • 6 ここにいて 5:22
  • 7 Rachel 3:17
  • 8 ナイーブとイノセンス 8:14
  • 9 Dark Candy 3:50
  • 10 才能の杖 4:12

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