La La La Love Thang cover

Released 30 years ago

La La La Love Thang

Toshinobu Kubota · 1996

55 min · 11 tracks · J-pop · contemporary R&B · jazz

A vibrant mix of R&B, pop, and reggae infused with catchy hooks and smooth grooves.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • smooth grooves for relaxed vibes
  • steady mid-tempo dance energy
  • catchy hooks for sing-alongs
  • for summer gatherings
  • headphone detail in lush production

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced, high-energy tracks
  • seeking deep lyrical introspection

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on December 2, 1996, 'La La La Love Thang' was Toshinobu Kubota's fifth studio album, following his commercial breakthrough with 'The Bump' in 1994. At this point in his career, Kubota had established himself as a leading figure in the J-pop scene, known for blending various genres and styles.
Stylistic neighbors
Kenshi Yonezu· Miliyah Kato· Ai

Tracklist

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

  • 1 ちょっとそこまで 5:15
  • 2 BODY‐CATION 4:46
  • 3 Summer Eyes 5:09
  • 4 裏窓 5:17
  • 5 LA・LA・LA LOVE SONG 4:46
  • 6 NOT TOO NICE 4:34
  • 7 シルクの愛が欲しくって 5:25
  • 8 What’s The Wonder? 5:13
  • 9 CLUB PLANET 4:20
  • 10 虹のグランドスラム 3:53
  • 11 LA・LA・LA LOVE SONG 〜Midnight Piano Version 6:59

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