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Angela Aki · 2006
61 min · 13 tracks · pop music
A heartfelt blend of pop and balladry, infused with introspective lyrics and rich piano arrangements.
Top tracks — play these first
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Kiss Me Good-Bye Start here — This opening track sets the emotional tone for the album with its poignant lyrics about parting and longing, showcasing Aki's powerful vocal delivery.
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MUSIC — A celebration of the universal language of music, this track captures a sense of joy and connection that resonates throughout the album.
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HOME — The title track encapsulates themes of belonging and nostalgia, featuring a moving arrangement that highlights Aki's lyrical depth and emotional range.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and emotional delivery but remains within familiar pop structures.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features mid-tempo tracks that build emotional intensity, while the second half transitions to slower ballads.
- Piano arrangements dominate the instrumentation, with strings and subtle percussion layered in to enhance the emotional weight of the songs.
- Several tracks incorporate a call-and-response vocal style, particularly in the choruses, which creates a sense of dialogue within the music.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- heartfelt emotional resonance
- long, immersive listening sessions
- contemplative late-night vibes
- dynamic emotional journeys
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified her presence in the Japanese pop scene post-debut.
- Career context
- Angela Aki was on the rise when she released 'Home', her second studio album, following her breakthrough debut in 2005. This album solidified her presence in the Japanese pop scene, showcasing her unique vocal style and songwriting prowess.
- Stylistic neighbors
- yuna· Norah Jones· Sara Bareilles
Tracklist
- 1 Kiss Me Good-Bye Start here 5:13
- 2 Love Is Over Now 4:49
- 3 心の戦士 5:11
- 4 MUSIC 4:53
- 5 This Love 4:42
- 6 お願い 2:52
- 7 宇宙 4:51
- 8 Rain 3:57
- 9 奇跡 3:32
- 10 大袈裟に「愛してる」 5:51
- 11 ハレルヤ 4:45
- 12 HOME 4:58
- 13 Your Love Song 6:06
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