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Do the Best

Chisato Moritaka · 1995

62 min · 15 tracks · J-pop

A vibrant collection of catchy melodies and heartfelt lyrics that encapsulate the essence of 90s J-pop.

Why this album works

'Do the Best' is significant for its commercial success, reaching high positions on Japanese charts and solidifying Moritaka's influence in the J-pop genre. The album features both new tracks and remixes of her earlier hits, showcasing her evolution as an artist during a period when J-pop was rapidly gaining global attention.
Career context
Released on March 25, 1995, 'Do the Best' marked Chisato Moritaka's transition into a seasoned artist after her breakthrough in the early 90s. This compilation followed a string of successful albums, consolidating her status within the J-pop scene as she explored a mix of pop and rock influences.
Stylistic neighbors
Yumi Matsutoya· Junichi Inagaki· Kotoko

Tracklist

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

  • 1 ロックンロール県庁所在地’95 3:09
  • 2 Standout 5:04
  • 3 私がオバさんになっても(アルバム・ヴァージョン) Standout 4:59
  • 4 渡良瀬橋 Standout 3:48
  • 5 私の夏 4:21
  • 6 ハエ男(シングル・ヴァージョン) 3:55
  • 7 Memories(シングル・ヴァージョン) 5:22
  • 8 風に吹かれて 4:47
  • 9 ロックン・オムレツ 2:31
  • 10 気分爽快 3:59
  • 11 夏の日 3:45
  • 12 素敵な誕生日 4:09
  • 13 私の大事な人(シングル・ヴァージョン) 3:27
  • 14 二人は恋人(Remix) 4:25
  • 15 今日から 4:22

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