Feel the love / Merry-go-round cover

Feel the love / Merry-go-round

Ayumi Hamasaki · 2013

31 min · 8 tracks · J-pop

An electrifying blend of J-pop and dance beats that invites listeners to lose themselves in vibrant rhythms.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Feel the love (Original mix) Start here — This title track captures the album's essence with its infectious melody and catchy chorus, embodying the upbeat spirit that defines Hamasaki's later work.
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    Merry‐go‐round (Original mix) — The song stands out for its lyrical exploration of life's cyclical nature, paired with a driving beat that encourages movement and engagement.
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    Feel the love (DJ Hello Kitty remix) — The remix offers a fresh take on the original, showcasing how versatile the song is while also appealing to club audiences.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • celebratory dance floor vibes
  • steady pacing for workouts
  • catchy sing-alongs with friends
  • vibrant energy for celebrations

Maybe skip if you

  • slow-paced reflective listening
  • seeking deep, complex narratives

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Experimental — Marks a shift to a more electronic sound, differing from her earlier pop-centric work.
Themes
cyclical life· club culture· electronic evolution
Career context
Released on December 25, 2013, this album marked Ayumi Hamasaki's transition into a more electronic sound after her earlier pop-centric works. At this point in her career, she was already an established figure in J-pop, having released numerous successful albums since her debut in the late '90s. This collection demonstrated her adaptability within the evolving music landscape while still maintaining her signature style.
Stylistic neighbors
Namie Amuro· Miliyah Kato· Perfume

Tracklist

Disc 1

  • 1 Feel the love (Original mix) Start here 5:19
  • 2 Merry‐go‐round (Original mix) 5:09
  • 3 Feel the love (DJ Hello Kitty remix) 5:26
  • 4 Feel the love (Blasterjaxx remix) 5:30
  • 5 Feel the love (Original mix –Instrumental–) 5:19
  • 6 Merry‐go‐round (Original mix –Instrumental–) 5:08

Disc 2

  • 1 Feel the love (video clip)
  • 2 Merry-go-round (video clip)

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