Hijitsuryokuha Sengen cover

Hijitsuryokuha Sengen

Chisato Moritaka · 1989

55 min · 14 tracks · J-pop

Bright melodies and playful lyrics encapsulate the youthful exuberance of late '80s J-pop.

Top tracks — play these first

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    17才(カーネーション・ヴァージョン) — As one of Moritaka's signature songs, this track captures the essence of adolescent dreams and emotions with its infectious melody and relatable lyrics.
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    非実力派宣言 — This song showcases Moritaka's playful lyrical style while addressing themes of self-awareness and authenticity, making it a standout track on the album.
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    若すぎた恋 — The poignant narrative of youthful love encapsulated in this track resonates deeply with the album's overarching themes of innocence and heartache.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • playful melodies for carefree moments
  • steady pacing for relaxed listening
  • bright tunes for nostalgia
  • catchy sing-alongs with friends
  • light-hearted themes of youth

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking intense emotional depth
  • prefer heavy, complex arrangements

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1989, Hijitsuryokuha Sengen marked Chisato Moritaka's fourth studio album, following her breakthrough with the hit single '17才' in 1987. At this point in her career, she was solidifying her status as a leading figure in the J-pop scene, known for her catchy tunes and relatable themes aimed at young audiences.
Stylistic neighbors
Akiko Yano· Yuki Saito· Kumi Koda

Tracklist

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

  • 1 17才(カーネーション・ヴァージョン) 2:04
  • 2 これっきりバイバイ 4:54
  • 3 だいて 4:53
  • 4 非実力派宣言 3:53
  • 5 今度私どこか連れていって下さいよ 3:44
  • 6 はだかにはならない 3:00
  • 7 私はおんち 3:51
  • 8 しりたがり 2:47
  • 9 若すぎた恋 4:28
  • 10 A君の悲劇 4:37
  • 11 夜の煙突 4:48
  • 12 その後の私(森高コネクション) 4:06
  • 13 夢の中のキス 3:06
  • 14 17才(Orange Mix) 5:13

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