Kind of Love cover

Kind of Love

Mr. Children · 1992

52 min · 11 tracks · pop rock · progressive rock · power pop

Melodic pop rock harmonies intertwine with introspective lyrics, capturing the essence of youthful love and longing.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady emotional development throughout
  • reflective moments of youthful love
  • melodic sing-alongs with friends
  • introspective afternoon listening
  • warm harmonies for cozy nights

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced, upbeat tracks
  • seek standalone singles experience

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'Kind of Love' was released in December 1992, Mr. Children had just come off their breakthrough debut album, 'Everything,' which established them as a significant force in Japanese rock. This follow-up solidified their status and showcased their evolving sound and lyrical depth, marking their transition into one of Japan's most beloved bands.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 虹の彼方へ 3:37
  • 2 All by myself 4:35
  • 3 BLUE 4:58
  • 4 抱きしめたい 5:28
  • 5 グッバイ・マイ・グルーミーデイズ 4:16
  • 6 Distance 5:14
  • 7 車の中でかくれてキスをしよう 5:22
  • 8 思春期の夏 ~君との恋が今も牧場に~ 3:41
  • 9 星になれたら 5:05
  • 10 ティーンエイジ・ドリーム(Ⅰ~Ⅱ) 6:10
  • 11 いつの日にか二人で 4:13

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