Follow Me Up
Maaya Sakamoto · 2015
89 min · 19 tracks · J-pop
A blend of ethereal melodies and introspective lyrics, merging J-pop exuberance with serene balladry.
Top tracks — play these first
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FOLLOW ME Start here — The opening track sets the thematic tone for the album with its call to adventure and exploration, establishing Sakamoto’s signature blend of pop sensibility and lyrical depth.
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幸せについて私が知っている5つの方法 — This song offers a reflective take on happiness through five distinct perspectives, showcasing Sakamoto's ability to weave complex emotions into catchy melodies.
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アイリス — Closing the album, this track encapsulates a sense of longing and beauty, with lush orchestration that leaves a lasting impression and ties together the album's themes.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- gentle melodies for quiet moments
- thoughtful reflections on personal growth
- warm sounds for rainy days
- explorative listening with narrative threads
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat party tracks
- seek immediate high-energy songs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Released in the later part of her career, it showcases her continued artistic vitality.
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2015, 'Follow Me Up' is Maaya Sakamoto's fifth studio album, showcasing her evolution as an artist after a successful career in both music and voice acting. This album follows her previous work, 'You Can’t Catch Me' from 2012, and reflects her growing confidence in songwriting and vocal performance.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Yuki Kajiura· Hikaru Utada· Aimer
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 FOLLOW ME Start here 5:08
- 2 Be mine! 4:02
- 3 さなぎ 4:24
- 4 SAVED. 5:18
- 5 東京寒い 5:03
- 6 アルコ 5:40
- 7 幸せについて私が知っている5つの方法 4:40
- 8 はじまりの海 3:57
- 9 これから 5:16
- 10 Waiting for the rain 4:24
- 11 ロードムービー 5:24
- 12 That is To Say 4:53
- 13 レプリカ 4:00
- 14 かすかなメロディ 4:40
- 15 アイリス 5:07
Disc 2
- 1 はじまりの海 4:13
- 2 Be mine! 4:04
- 3 レプリカ 4:00
- 4 幸せについて私が知っている5つの方法 4:49
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