Egao no Kimi wa Taiyō sa / Kimi no Kawari wa Iyashinai / What is Love?
Morning Musume · 2014
24 min · 9 tracks · J-pop · pop rock · synth-pop
Energetic dance-pop melodies blend with bright vocals, showcasing the infectious charm of J-pop's idol culture.
Why this album works
The album features tracks that became staples in Morning Musume's repertoire, contributing to their continued commercial success in Japan. Notably, 'Egao no Kimi wa Taiyō sa' reached high positions on Oricon charts, solidifying the group's status as leaders in the idol pop genre during the early 2010s.
- Best for
- energetic dance party vibes short bursts of joy interactive dance-along moments
- Context
- Released on January 29, 2014, this single marks a significant moment for Morning Musume as it was part of their 12th generation lineup. Following the departure of several key members, this release reflects the group's ongoing evolution and commitment to staying relevant within the competitive J-pop scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Christina Aguilera· giorge mijael· Modern Talking
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 笑顔の君は太陽さ Standout 4:37
- 2 君の代わりは居やしない Standout 4:31
- 3 What is LOVE? Standout 3:15
- 4 笑顔の君は太陽さ <Instrumental> 4:36
- 5 君の代わりは居やしない <Instrumental> 4:31
- 6 What is LOVE? <Instrumental> 3:13
Disc 2
- 1 笑顔の君は太陽さ (ダンスレクチャービデオ)
- 2 笑顔の君は太陽さ (Dance Shot Ver.)
- 3 笑顔の君は太陽さ / 君の代わりは居やしない (メイキング&オフショット映像)
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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