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Discovery

Mr. Children · 1999

63 min · 11 tracks · pop rock · progressive rock · power pop

An expansive blend of pop and rock, where emotive melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics and lush instrumentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • contemplative introspective moments
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on February 3, 1999, 'Discovery' marked Mr. Children's fifth studio album, following their commercially successful 'Bolero.' At this point in their career, the band had solidified their status as one of Japan's leading pop-rock acts, building on their previous successes while exploring more ambitious musical themes.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 DISCOVERY 5:52
  • 2 光の射す方へ 6:49
  • 3 Prism 4:40
  • 4 アンダーシャツ 5:26
  • 5 ニシエヒガシエ 5:00
  • 6 Simple 4:30
  • 7 I'll be 9:10
  • 8 #2601 5:37
  • 9 ラララ 5:17
  • 10 終わりなき旅 7:04
  • 11 Image 4:02

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