Top tracks — play these first
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この涙 星になれ Start here — This track serves as the emotional centerpiece of the album, showcasing Zard's ability to blend stirring melodies with poignant lyrics about resilience and hope.
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お・も・ひ・で — With its nostalgic themes and catchy hooks, this song encapsulates Zard's hallmark style and connects deeply with listeners' memories and feelings.
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この涙 星になれ remix — The remix offers a fresh take on the beloved title track, enhancing its dynamic instrumentation while retaining the original’s emotional depth.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady emotional journey throughout
- heartfelt melodies for reflection
- front-loaded engaging listening experience
- nostalgic vibes for quiet moments
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat dance tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — The album features a hit that solidified Zard's status in Japanese pop music.
- Themes
- late 90s nostalgia· resilient love· heartfelt melodies
- Moods
- Melancholy· Chill
- Career context
- Released on December 1, 1999, 'Kono Namida Hoshi ni Nare' is Zard's tenth studio album, coming at a time when the band had already established themselves as a leading pop act in Japan. Following their commercial peak in the 1990s, this album continued to showcase Zard's signature sound while adapting to the evolving pop landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kumi Koda· Ayumi Hamasaki· Namie Amuro
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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この涙 星になれ
The narrative shifts from despair to an uplifting resolve as it addresses personal growth amidst challenges.
This transition captures a powerful message of transformation, reflecting both vulnerability and strength within a single lyrical arc.
Tracklist
- 1 この涙 星になれ Start here 5:34
- 2 お・も・ひ・で 4:19
- 3 この涙 星になれ (Original Karaoke) 5:34
- 4 お・も・ひ・で (Original Karaoke) 4:18
- 5 この涙 星になれ remix 5:01
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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