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Deen Next Stage

Deen · 2009

60 min · 13 tracks · pop music

A vibrant pop album blending catchy melodies with heartfelt lyrics and a nostalgic embrace of youth.

Why this album works

'Deen Next Stage' includes the theme song for the Nintendo DS game 'Tales of Hearts,' showcasing the band's ability to penetrate various media and connect with younger audiences. The album further solidified Deen's position in the J-pop genre, reflecting a blend of commercial viability and artistic integrity during a competitive era in Japanese pop.
Best for
nostalgic reflections on youth steady mid-tempo listening experience catchy melodies for sing-alongs
Context
Released in 2009, 'Deen Next Stage' was Deen's seventh studio album. At this point, the band had already established themselves in the Japanese music scene following their breakout success in the 1990s, making this album a testament to their enduring appeal and evolution over nearly two decades.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 永遠の明日(ニンテンドーDS用ソフト「テイルズ オブ ハーツ」テーマソング) Standout 4:55
  • 2 夏の翼 4:43
  • 3 明日へ蹴り出せ 4:41
  • 4 リトル・ヒーロー 4:44
  • 5 ノスタル〜遠い約束〜 Standout 4:54
  • 6 行こうよ! 4:22
  • 7 涙のメロディー 4:17
  • 8 I Break My Heart 4:38
  • 9 Dance with my Music Standout 5:01
  • 10 YOU&I 4:25
  • 11 ロンリーウルフ〜上海ロックスター Episode3〜 4:18
  • 12 歌になろう(NEXT STAGE MIX) 4:50
  • 13 永遠の明日(Ballad Version) 4:37

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