God Speed cover

Released 20 years ago

God Speed

Masami Okui · 2006

57 min · 12 tracks · J-pop · anime song

An exhilarating blend of J-pop and rock, infused with vibrant energy and anthemic choruses.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with peaks
  • exhilarating energy bursts
  • anthemic choruses for celebration
  • reflective moments amidst excitement

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • avoid lengthy, cohesive albums

Where this album fits

Themes
anime-inspired empowerment· vibrant concert energy· self-acceptance anthems
Career context
Released on February 24, 2006, 'God Speed' is Masami Okui's fifth studio album, coming after her acclaimed work on various anime soundtracks. By this time, Okui had established herself as a prominent figure in the J-pop scene, known for her powerful vocals and dynamic performances, solidifying her career post-1998's breakthrough album 'Sora no Tamago'.
Stylistic neighbors
Yoko Kanno· Lisa· Aimer
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Leo-Nine by LiSA — Combines powerful vocals and rock influences, delivering empowering themes found in anime soundtracks.
DAWN by Aimer — Merges emotive rock elements with anime-inspired narratives, focusing on themes of self-acceptance and empowerment.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 wild cat 4:50
  • 2 SUBLIMINAL 4:47
  • 3 God Speed 3:57
  • 4 蜜-mitsu- 6:32
  • 5 Red 4:33
  • 6 Last Sun 3:51
  • 7 Timeliness 4:10
  • 8 Paradise Lost 3:57
  • 9 PRIDE 5:41
  • 10 Gift 7:07
  • 11 燃えよ!Generation 3:35
  • 12 TRUST~Session Mix~ 4:17

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