Ken's Bar II
Ken Hirai · 2009
59 min · 30 tracks · R&B
A soothing blend of jazz-inflected pop and soulful ballads that showcase Hirai's emotive vocal prowess.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- soothing vocals for relaxation
- dynamic progression with intermission
- wave-like pacing for easy listening
- ideal for intimate gatherings
- emotive ballads for reflective moods
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced music
- seek standalone hit tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time Ken's Bar II was released in 2009, Ken Hirai had already established himself as a prominent figure in J-pop, following his commercial peak with the album Ken's Bar in 2006. This follow-up features a collection of covers and original songs, continuing to solidify his reputation for blending genres and captivating audiences with heartfelt performances.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Yuki Kajiura· Takahiro Nishijima· Aimer
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Open 1:07
- 2 even if 〜instrumental〜 3:34
- 3 New York State Of Mind 6:34
- 4 僕がどんなに君を好きか、君は知らない 5:27
- 5 LOVE 〜Destiny〜 5:15
- 6 DESPERADO 4:02
- 7 MOON RIVER 4:29
- 8 Intermission 1:34
- 9 Because Of You 4:29
- 10 LATELY 4:46
- 11 わかれうた 3:49
- 12 Heart Of Mine 5:14
- 13 白い恋人達 4:55
- 14 Close 0:50
- 15 Stardust 3:25
Disc 2
- 1 My Funny Valentine
- 2 バレインタイン・キッス
- 3 SWEET MEMORIES
- 4 Sweet Pillow
- 5 Missin’ you〜It will break my heart〜
- 6 LIFE is...
- 7 瞳をとじて
- 8 Strawberry Sex
- 9 the flower is you
- 10 シルエット・ロマンス
- 11 SHE
- 12 キミはともだち
- 13 POP STAR
- 14 Love Love Love
- 15 even if
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