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Mr. Children · 2007
72 min · 14 tracks · pop rock
A rich tapestry of melodic pop rock layered with introspective lyrics and lush instrumentation that invites deep emotional reflection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Wake me up! Start here — This track features an infectious chorus and upbeat tempo, representing the album's optimistic outlook while juxtaposing deeper themes of awakening and self-discovery.
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彩り — With its intricate arrangement and poignant lyrics about life's nuances, this song encapsulates the band's signature blend of emotional depth and musical sophistication.
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しるし — This standout track highlights the band’s ability to evoke nostalgia through its storytelling, combining evocative melodies with reflective lyrics about memory and connection.
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 production but has some uneven pacing in its latter half.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies that build emotional intensity, particularly in the choruses.
- The instrumentation often shifts from sparse arrangements to rich, full orchestrations, creating a contrast between intimacy and grandeur.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- gradual build to emotional climax
- introspective moments for deep reflection
- late-night solitude with warmth
- engaging storytelling through melodies
- rich instrumentation for headphone detail
Maybe skip if you
- need for instant gratification
- prefer standalone upbeat tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Showcases mature themes and musicality, marking an artistic high point for the band.
- Themes
- nostalgic melodies· emotional landscapes· Japanese domestic life
- Career context
- Released on March 14, 2007, Home is Mr. Children’s eighth studio album, following their commercially successful record, It's a Wonderful World. At this point in their career, the band had established themselves as a leading force in Japanese pop rock, blending various styles while maintaining a strong lyrical focus.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bump of Chicken· Asian Kung-Fu Generation· Radwimps
Tracklist
- 1 叫び 祈り 1:06
- 2 Wake me up! Start here 5:52
- 3 彩り 5:25
- 4 箒星 5:12
- 5 Another Story 5:19
- 6 PIANO MAN 4:45
- 7 もっと 4:48
- 8 やわらかい風 4:29
- 9 フェイク 4:56
- 10 ポケット カスタネット 5:51
- 11 SUNRISE 6:35
- 12 しるし 7:12
- 13 通り雨 5:26
- 14 あんまり覚えてないや 5:24
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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