Top tracks — play these first
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炎 Start here — This title track stands out as a powerful anthem that encapsulates the album's themes of struggle and perseverance, echoing the emotional journey depicted in its associated anime.
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ロストロマンス — This track showcases a more introspective side of LiSA’s artistry, blending pop melodies with rock influences that highlight her vocal range and emotional delivery.
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Leopardess — With its dynamic instrumentation and captivating lyrics, this song represents LiSA's versatility and ability to merge genres while maintaining a strong narrative focus.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The single showcases strong composition and craft, blending orchestral and rock elements effectively.
What we noticed
- The first track features a gradual build-up with orchestral strings leading into powerful rock instrumentation, creating a cinematic atmosphere.
- LiSA's vocal delivery is dynamic, alternating between soft verses and soaring choruses that emphasize emotional peaks.
- The second track shifts to a more subdued tempo, incorporating piano and softer vocals, contrasting with the intensity of the opener.
- 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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5/10
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
- short energetic listening bursts
- cathartic emotional climaxes
- powerful anthems for motivation
- cinematic soundscapes for focus
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, sprawling albums
- seek quiet, subdued experiences
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Solidified LiSA's prominence after her hit 'Gurenge', achieving significant commercial success.
- Career context
- Released on October 14, 2020, 'Homura' marked LiSA's rise as a prominent artist following her breakthrough hit 'Gurenge' from the anime 'Demon Slayer'. This single continued to solidify her position in the J-pop scene, showcasing her ability to connect deeply with fans through heartfelt performances.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Aimer· Eir Aoi· FictionJunction
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 炎 Start here 4:35
- 2 ロストロマンス 4:00
- 3 Leopardess 3:06
- 4 炎 -Instrumental- 4:35
Disc 2
- 1 炎 -MUSiC CLiP-
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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