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Inclination II

Hamada Mari

150 min · 31 tracks · J-pop

A vibrant tapestry of melodious hooks and heartfelt lyrics wrapped in contemporary J-pop production.

Why this album works

The album debuted at number three on the Oricon Albums Chart, reflecting its commercial success within Japan. Additionally, 'Inclination II' received critical acclaim for its songwriting and production quality, helping to elevate Hamada Mari's profile internationally and contributing to the global interest in J-pop.
Best for
dynamic journey with emotional peaks vibrant melodies for reflective moments heartfelt storytelling across tracks
Context
Released in 2021, 'Inclination II' marks Hamada Mari's evolution into a prominent figure within the J-pop scene, following her breakthrough album 'Inclination' from 2019. This sophomore effort showcases her growing artistic maturity and solidifies her standing as an influential voice in modern Japanese pop music.
Stylistic neighbors
Yumi Matsutoya· Junichi Inagaki· Kotoko

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 If It’s Love Standout 4:27
  • 2 Someone Like You 4:07
  • 3 Heart In Motion Standout 3:53
  • 4 I Have A Story To Tell 5:11
  • 5 Get Lucky Tonight Standout 4:04
  • 6 With All My Heart 3:05
  • 7 If You’re Looking For Love 4:36
  • 8 Color Blind 5:17
  • 9 Hold On (One More Time) 4:27
  • 10 In My Private Heaven 5:18
  • 11 Out Of My Hands 5:23
  • 12 Going Through The Motions 5:08
  • 13 Fixing A Broken Heart 3:33
  • 14 Heaven Knows (When I Wish Upon A Star) 4:26
  • 15 More Than Ever (For Such A Long Time) 5:09
  • 16 Only Love 6:16

Disc 2

  • 1 Tricky World 4:49
  • 2 Wish Me Love 5:18
  • 3 Insomnia -Innocence in Daydreams- 6:00
  • 4 Luna Sympathy 5:14
  • 5 Millenia 5:10
  • 6 Emergency 4:04
  • 7 Summer Days 6:13
  • 8 Hey Mr. Broken Heart 5:49
  • 9 Antique 4:16
  • 10 Love Renaissance 5:06
  • 11 Be Yourself 6:12
  • 12 Promised Land 3:27
  • 13 Crazy Love 3:47
  • 14 Since Those Days 4:56
  • 15 Regret 5:27

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