Egao no Kimi wa Taiyō sa / Kimi no Kawari wa Iyashinai / What is Love? cover

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • energetic dance party vibes
  • short bursts of joy
  • interactive dance-along moments
  • bright melodies for celebration

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer lengthy, deep albums
  • seek serious lyrical themes

Where this album fits

Career 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
AKB48· Perfume· SKE48

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 笑顔の君は太陽さ 4:37
  • 2 君の代わりは居やしない 4:31
  • 3 What is LOVE? 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)

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