Guilty
Ayumi Hamasaki · 2008
60 min · 27 tracks · J-pop · electronic
A captivating blend of J-pop and electronic elements that showcases emotional vulnerability and danceable rhythms.
Why this album works
'Guilty' debuted at number one on the Oricon Albums Chart and showcased Hamasaki's ability to evolve artistically, appealing to both longstanding fans and new listeners. The album's reception underscored her influence on the J-pop genre, particularly in integrating various musical styles into mainstream pop.
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys short, immersive listening sessions introspective late-night vibes
- Context
- Released on January 1, 2008, 'Guilty' marked Ayumi Hamasaki's seventh studio album during a period of notable artistic exploration. Following her commercially successful album 'Secret' (2006), this release further solidified her status as a leading figure in J-pop while experimenting with darker themes and sounds.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Every Little Thing· Namie Amuro· Puffy AmiYumi· Nami Tamaki· Perfume· Scandal· Tatsurō Yamashita· Sekai no Owari
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Mirror 1:56
- 2 (don’t) Leave me alone Standout 4:16
- 3 talkin’ 2 myself 4:53
- 4 decision 4:20
- 5 GUILTY Standout 4:32
- 6 fated 5:34
- 7 Together When… 5:12
- 8 Marionette –prelude– 1:12
- 9 Marionette 4:34
- 10 The Judgement Day 1:39
- 11 glitter Standout 4:52
- 12 MY ALL 5:25
- 13 reBiRTH 1:38
- 14 untitled 〜for her〜 5:33
Disc 2
- 1 距愛 〜Distance Love〜 (glitter/fated) <short film>
- 2 talkin’ 2 myself <video clip> 4:52
- 3 decision <video clip>
- 4 Together When… <video clip>
- 5 Marionette <video clip>
- 6 (don’t) Leave me alone <video clip>
- 7 glitter <making clip>
- 8 fated <making clip>
- 9 talkin’ 2 myself <making clip>
- 10 decision <making clip>
- 11 Together When… <making clip>
- 12 Marionette <making clip>
- 13 (don’t) Leave me alone <making clip>
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