Love Is Beautiful cover

Love Is Beautiful

Glay · 2007

69 min · 14 tracks · rock music

A vibrant fusion of rock anthems and melodic ballads that encapsulates youthful exuberance and introspective themes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • vibrant energy for celebrations
  • introspective moments of reflection
  • dynamic flow with emotional peaks
  • sing-along anthems for friends
  • captivating narratives through melodies

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek uniform pacing throughout

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Deep Cut — 'Love Is Beautiful' showcases Glay's established sound but isn't their most recognized work.
Themes
romantic yearning· dreams and aspirations· Japanese rock legacy
Career context
Released on January 1, 2007, 'Love Is Beautiful' is Glay's ninth studio album, showcasing their established presence in the Japanese rock scene following their commercial peak in the late 1990s. By this time, they had already achieved massive success with several chart-topping hits, making this album a continuation of their exploration into diverse musical styles while solidifying their legacy.
Stylistic neighbors
B'z· X Japan· Asian Kung-Fu Generation
If this clicks, go next to
The Great Vacation Vol. 1: Super Best of Glay — This compilation captures the vibrant essence and energy found in 'Love Is Beautiful'.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Yggdrasil by Bump of Chicken — Combines anthemic rock with introspective lyrics about dreams and aspirations, similar youthful energy.
Sol-fa by Asian Kung-Fu Generation — Features melodic rock anthems that explore romantic yearning and personal aspirations, mirroring Glay's style.

Tracklist

New here? Start with "ROCK’N’ROLL SWINDLE (album version)".

  • 1 ROCK’N’ROLL SWINDLE (album version) Start here 4:01
  • 2 変な夢〜THOUSAND DREAMS〜 3:45
  • 3 100万回のKISS 4:50
  • 4 夏音 5:04
  • 5 AMERICAN INNOVATION 3:55
  • 6 ANSWER (album version) 5:15
  • 7 僕達の勝敗 5:41
  • 8 サラギの灯 5:49
  • 9 WORLD’S END 3:36
  • 10 SCREAM (album version) 4:42
  • 11 5:15
  • 12 I will 〜 5:50
  • 13 LAYLA (album version) 5:38
  • 14 MIRROR 5:50

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