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Future Kiss

Mai Kuraki · 2010

56 min · 15 tracks · pop music

A vibrant blend of J-pop melodies and contemporary production that captures youthful exuberance and emotional depth.

Why this album works

'Future Kiss' debuted at number three on the Oricon charts, solidifying Kuraki's status in the J-pop scene. The album's blend of catchy hooks and relatable themes resonated with listeners, leading to significant sales and continued media attention for Kuraki during a competitive era for pop music in Japan.
Best for
steady pacing for focused listening youthful exuberance in each track emotional depth with vibrant melodies
Context
By the time 'Future Kiss' was released in 2010, Mai Kuraki was already an established pop artist in Japan, following her breakthrough debut album 'delicious way' in 1999. This album marked her return after a brief hiatus, showcasing her evolution as an artist while maintaining her signature sound that fans loved.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 FUTURE KISS Standout 3:50
  • 2 wana Standout 3:24
  • 3 Revive 4:40
  • 4 わたしの、しらない、わたし。~precious ver.~ 4:20
  • 5 SUMMER TIME GONE 4:16
  • 6 I scream! 3:30
  • 7 Drive me crazy 4:00
  • 8 I can do it now 3:11
  • 9 Beautiful~comfortable ver.~ 3:56
  • 10 I promise Standout 4:46
  • 11 sound of rain 4:06
  • 12 Tomorrow is the last Time 3:59
  • 13 anywhere 4:59

Disc 2

  • 1 boyfriend 3:48

Disc 3

  • 1 Mai Kuraki Time Capsule Movie

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