Do the A-side
Do As Infinity · 2005
91 min · 21 tracks · J-pop
Melodic J-pop anthems blend emotive vocals with intricate arrangements, capturing the essence of early 2000s Japanese pop culture.
Why this album works
'Do the A-side' was commercially successful, reaching high positions on the Oricon charts and reinforcing Do As Infinity's status as J-pop icons. The album showcased their evolution as artists, featuring tracks that resonated with both long-time fans and newcomers, further influencing subsequent J-pop acts seeking to blend pop sensibilities with deeper lyrical content.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo sing-alongs nostalgic anthems for sunny days melodic warmth for gatherings
- Context
- Released on September 28, 2005, 'Do the A-side' marked Do As Infinity's return after a brief hiatus. This album followed their previous release, 'Gates of Heaven,' which had introduced new musical directions for the band. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their legacy in the J-pop scene while exploring more varied sounds and themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Junichi Inagaki· Yumi Matsutoya· Sumire Uesaka
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Tangerine Dream Standout 4:20
- 2 Heart Standout 4:07
- 3 Oasis 4:44
- 4 Yesterday & Today 5:02
- 5 rumble fish 4:08
- 6 We Are. 4:26
- 7 Desire Standout 4:31
- 8 遠くまで 4:30
- 9 Week! 4:18
- 10 深い森 4:05
- 11 冒険者たち 4:09
Disc 2
- 1 陽のあたる坂道 4:26
- 2 under the sun 4:08
- 3 under the moon 4:28
- 4 真実の詩 4:16
- 5 魔法の言葉～Would you marry me?～ 4:25
- 6 本日ハ晴天ナリ 3:16
- 7 柊 4:32
- 8 楽園 4:58
- 9 For the future 4:20
- 10 TAO 4:38
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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