Top tracks — play these first
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play the world! Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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紅蓮華 — This track serves as the iconic opening theme for Demon Slayer, showcasing LiSA's powerful vocals and establishing her as a key player in anime music.
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ADAMAS — Another notable anime theme song, 'ADAMAS' blends rock elements with orchestral arrangements, highlighting LiSA's versatility and emotional depth.
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unlasting — 'unlasting' features poignant lyrics that reflect themes of loss and longing, resonating deeply with listeners and showcasing LiSA's lyrical strength.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and production but has some uneven pacing due to its length.
What we noticed
- Several tracks feature dynamic shifts in instrumentation, such as transitioning from full band arrangements to softer piano interludes.
- The use of layered vocals and harmonies is prominent throughout, particularly in the choruses, creating a rich sound texture.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- dynamic flow energizing sessions
- emotive vocals for catharsis
- vibrant sound for celebration
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek minimalistic soundscapes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Showcases LiSA's continued vitality and success after her breakthrough.
- Career context
- Released on October 14, 2020, Leo-Nine is LiSA's fourth studio album, following her breakthrough album, Lil' Freeze. At this point in her career, she had solidified her status as a leading figure in anime music, particularly known for her work on popular series like Demon Slayer.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Aimer· Eir Aoi· FictionJunction
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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unlasting
The lyrics shift from hopeful reflections to stark realizations of impermanence and heartache.
This contrast amplifies the emotional weight of the song, illustrating LiSA's ability to navigate complex feelings through evocative storytelling.
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 play the world! Start here 4:18
- 2 紅蓮華 3:57
- 3 晴レ舞台 4:59
- 4 マコトシヤカ 3:58
- 5 cancellation 4:11
- 6 愛錠 4:05
- 7 赤い罠(who loves it?) 4:12
- 8 わがままケット・シー 4:11
- 9 unlasting 4:56
- 10 ADAMAS 3:43
- 11 1センチ 1:27
- 12 ハウル 4:53
- 13 BEAUTIFUL WORLD 5:12
Disc 2
- 1 play the world! -MUSiC CLiP-
- 2 赤い罠(who loves it?) -MUSiC CLiP- 4:10
- 3 ADAMAS -MUSiC CLiP- 3:43
- 4 紅蓮華 -MUSiC CLiP- 3:51
- 5 unlasting -MUSiC CLiP- 4:53
- 6 愛錠 -Lyric video-
- 7 ハウル -MUSiC CLiP-
- 8 unlasting -LiSA special live in AbemaTV-
- 9 シルシ -LiSA special live in AbemaTV-
- 10 紅蓮華 -THE FIRST TAKE-
- 11 THE MAKiNG OF “LEO-NiNE”
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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