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EARLY SINGLE BOX

Morning Musume · 2004

234 min · 49 tracks · J-pop · pop rock · synth-pop

Bubbly melodies and infectious hooks encapsulate the essence of J-pop's vibrant early 2000s landscape.

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Why this album works

This album is significant for its role in preserving early hits from Morning Musume, contributing to their legacy within J-pop culture. The compilation reaffirms their influence by celebrating chart-topping singles that defined the bubblegum pop sound of the late 90s and early 2000s, cementing their status as cultural icons in Japan.
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bubbly melodies for uplifting moods nostalgic vibes of early 2000s dynamic collection encourages repeat listens
Context
Released in December 2004, 'EARLY SINGLE BOX' marked a compilation of Morning Musume's formative years, showcasing their rise to fame as a leading group in the J-pop genre. At this point, they had already established themselves with hits like 'LOVEマシーン,' which catapulted them into mainstream success, making this collection a nostalgic reflection on their early work.
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Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 モーニングコーヒー 4:35
  • 2 愛の種 4:16
  • 3 モーニングコーヒー (Instrumental) 4:37
  • 4 モーニングコーヒー (Unreleased “B♭” Version) 4:29

Disc 2

  • 1 サマーナイトタウン Standout 3:51
  • 2 A MEMORY OF SUMMER ’98 4:01
  • 3 サマーナイトタウン (Instrumental) 3:52
  • 4 サマーナイトタウン (First Live Version) 4:13

Disc 3

  • 1 抱いてHOLD ON ME! Standout 4:25
  • 2 例えば 4:06
  • 3 抱いてHOLD ON ME! (Instrumental) 4:25
  • 4 抱いてHOLD ON ME! (「モーニング刑事」 Version) 4:21

Disc 4

  • 1 Memory 青春の光 5:05
  • 2 Happy Night 5:12
  • 3 Never Forget 4:37
  • 4 Memory 青春の光 (Instrumental) 5:05
  • 5 Memory 青春の光 (99.4.18 Live Version) 5:31

Disc 5

  • 1 真夏の光線 5:09
  • 2 恋の始発列車 4:22
  • 3 真夏の光線 (Instrumental) 5:11
  • 4 真夏の光線 (Early Version) 5:00

Disc 6

  • 1 ふるさと 5:18
  • 2 忘れらんない 4:50
  • 3 ふるさと (Instrumental) 5:19
  • 4 ふるさと (Early Vocal Version) 5:29

Disc 7

  • 1 LOVEマシーン Standout 5:03
  • 2 21世紀 4:52
  • 3 LOVEマシーン (Instrumental) 5:03
  • 4 LOVEマシーン (Early Unison Version) 4:58

Disc 8

  • 1 恋のダンスサイト 4:29
  • 2 恋はロケンロー 5:10
  • 3 恋のダンスサイト (Instrumental) 4:29
  • 4 恋のダンスサイト (Groove That Soul Remix) 8:06
  • 5 恋のダンスサイト (M.I.D. KH‐R CLUB MIX) 5:34

Disc 9

  • 1 愛の種 (Instrumental) 4:15
  • 2 Good Morning (Instrumental) 4:17
  • 3 どうにかして土曜日 (Instrumental) 3:43
  • 4 未来の扉 (Instrumental) 4:08
  • 5 ウソつきあんた (Instrumental) 4:02
  • 6 Happy Night (Instrumental) 5:12
  • 7 Never Forget (Instrumental) 4:36
  • 8 好きで×5 (Instrumental) 4:39
  • 9 パパに似ている彼 (Instrumental) 4:43
  • 10 せんこう花火 (Instrumental) 4:41
  • 11 ダディドゥデドダディ! (Instrumental) 5:59
  • 12 愛車ローンで (Instrumental) 4:50
  • 13 くちづけのその後 (Instrumental) 4:57
  • 14 DANCEするのだ! (Instrumental) 4:52
  • 15 原宿6:00集合 (Instrumental) 4:21

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