Love & Rain: Love Songs
Toshinobu Kubota · 2010
71 min · 16 tracks · J-pop · contemporary R&B · jazz
A smooth blend of contemporary R&B and jazz-inflected melodies that evoke warmth and nostalgia.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing for relaxation
- nostalgic warmth for cozy evenings
- dynamic journey with emotional shifts
- intimate moments for late nights
- uplifting vibes for reflective moods
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking fast-paced excitement
- prefer standalone singles only
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 2010, Toshinobu Kubota was celebrating over two decades in the music industry, having established himself as a prominent figure in J-pop. 'Love & Rain: Love Songs' marked his return to love-themed ballads after exploring various genres in earlier works. This album showcases his evolution as an artist while paying homage to his roots in romantic songwriting.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kenshi Yonezu· Miliyah Kato· Ai
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 LOVE RAIN 〜恋の雨〜 (松尾潔リミックス) 6:13
- 2 Always Remain 4:53
- 3 Missing 〜2010カラット〜 4:35
- 4 雨音 (in your face vocal) 4:16
- 5 Hold Me Down 3:22
- 6 朝陽の中で微笑んで 5:47
- 7 Riding to the Sight 5:35
- 8 RAIN 4:08
- 9 a Love Story (Bond street ver.) 5:14
- 10 It’s Time to Smile 5:42
- 11 Candy Rain 4:38
- 12 Our Christmas 5:17
- 13 LOVE RAIN 〜恋の雨〜 4:51
- 14 LA・LA・LA LOVE SONG 〜Midnight Piano Version〜 6:56
Disc 2
- 1 LOVE TRAIN 〜恋の雨〜
- 2 海へ来なさい (7月29日東京公演スペシャル)
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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