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Fakin' Pop

Ken Hirai · 2008

62 min · 13 tracks · R&B

An eclectic mix of vibrant pop melodies intertwined with smooth rhythm and blues influences that create a captivating listening experience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with emotional peaks
  • captivating melodies for dynamic moods
  • engaging sing-along moments
  • reflective tracks for introspective evenings
  • playful energy for social gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek consistently high energy

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2008, Ken Hirai was already an established name in the Japanese pop music scene, with 'Fakin' Pop' being his seventh studio album. This release followed his successful album 'Life is...' from 2006, showcasing his continued evolution as an artist while solidifying his place in the genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Yuki Kajiura· Takahiro Nishijima· Aimer

Tracklist

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

  • 1 POP STAR 4:42
  • 2 君はス・テ・キ♡ 3:25
  • 3 君の好きなとこ 5:27
  • 4 キャンバス 5:54
  • 5 Pain 4:23
  • 6 fake star 3:41
  • 7 UPSET 3:10
  • 8 美しい人 5:06
  • 9 哀歌(エレジー) 5:19
  • 10 Twenty! Twenty! Twenty! 4:48
  • 11 バイマイメロディー 5:15
  • 12 いつか離れる日が来ても 6:34
  • 13 写真 4:47

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata