Released 38 years ago this September
Heart and Soul (Mari Hamada album)
Hamada Mari · 1988
64 min · 14 tracks · J-pop
Melodic J-pop infused with heartfelt lyrics and lush arrangements that echo the emotional landscape of late '80s Japan.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady emotional crescendos throughout
- heartfelt reflections on love
- evening wind-down listening experience
- lush arrangements for deep immersion
- consistent journey with emotional peaks
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant upbeat gratification
- seek short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'Heart and Soul' was released in 1988, Mari Hamada was at a pivotal point in her career, transitioning from her earlier releases to a more mature sound. This album followed her successful works in the mid-80s and was crucial in solidifying her status as a leading figure in J-pop.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Aimer· Yuki Kajiura· Kenshi Yonezu
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Blue Revolution 5:01
- 2 Crime of Love 5:27
- 3 Night Steals 4:42
- 4 Love and Free 4:13
- 5 Promise In The History 4:55
- 6 Right To Go 4:37
- 7 Magic (Adventurous Heart) 4:10
- 8 999 ～One More Reason～ 3:26
- 9 Forever 4:02
- 10 Call My Luck 4:03
- 11 Sailing On 3:41
- 12 Cry No More 4:40
- 13 My Tears 6:22
- 14 Heart and Soul 4:53
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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