How's It Going? cover

How's It Going?

Arashi · 2003

65 min · 14 tracks · J-pop · contemporary R&B · bubblegum music

A vibrant blend of upbeat pop melodies and R&B grooves, capturing youthful exuberance and heartfelt messages.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady flow with uplifting moments
  • youthful exuberance in every track
  • heartfelt messages for daily life
  • for sunny day playlists
  • gradual rise in emotional energy

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer immediate gratification tracks
  • avoid lengthy listening experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2003, 'How's It Going?' marked Arashi's fourth studio album, solidifying their status in the J-pop scene following the success of their previous album, 'Here We Go!' in 2002. This record came during a period when the group was transitioning from rising stars to household names in Japan.
Stylistic neighbors
Hey! Say! JUMP· SMAP· Exile

Tracklist

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

  • 1 とまどいながら(album version) 5:27
  • 2 Crazy groundの王様 4:01
  • 3 Lucky Man 5:01
  • 4 身長差のない恋人 6:15
  • 5 ONLY LOVE 4:35
  • 6 嵐のまえの静けさ 4:16
  • 7 Blue 5:37
  • 8 Walking in the rain 3:53
  • 9 パレット 3:52
  • 10 できるだけ 4:39
  • 11 テ・アゲロ 4:36
  • 12 15th Moon 4:11
  • 13 どんな言葉で 4:05
  • 14 PIKA☆NCHI (album version) 4:50

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