Love Is Beautiful
Glay · 2007
69 min · 14 tracks · rock music
A vibrant blend of rock anthems infused with emotional balladry, showcasing Glay's melodic prowess and lyrical depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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ROCK’N’ROLL SWINDLE (album version) Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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100万回のKISS — This track stands out for its infectious melody and romantic lyrics, encapsulating the album's theme of love with a catchy chorus that resonates deeply with listeners.
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夏音 — With its lush instrumentation and reflective mood, this song beautifully captures the essence of summer love and nostalgia, showcasing Glay's ability to evoke strong emotions.
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恋 — This poignant ballad features powerful vocal delivery and intimate lyrics that explore vulnerability in relationships, making it a highlight of the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances energetic rock with emotional ballads but lacks a strong cohesive flow throughout its length.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features high-energy rock anthems, while the second half shifts towards more introspective ballads.
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies that build emotional intensity, particularly in the choruses.
- 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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6/10
- 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
Known within its scene. 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
- 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
- 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
- Moods
- Uplifting· Introspective
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2007, 'Love Is Beautiful' is Glay's ninth studio album, following their successful record 'One Love' in 2004. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their status as one of Japan's leading rock acts, balancing commercial success with a desire for artistic exploration.
- Stylistic neighbors
- B'z· X Japan· Asian Kung-Fu Generation
Tracklist
- 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 恋 5:15
- 12 I will 〜 5:50
- 13 LAYLA (album version) 5:38
- 14 MIRROR 5:50
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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