Top tracks — play these first
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タイムマシーン — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its nostalgic theme, blending catchy pop hooks with reflective lyrics about time and longing.
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I'm lonely — This track stands out for its emotive vocal delivery and poignant exploration of loneliness, showcasing a more vulnerable side of Otsuka.
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busy lady — With its upbeat tempo and playful lyrics, this song captures the essence of modern life, highlighting Otsuka's ability to mix fun with deeper commentary.
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reach for the moon — This song features an uplifting message about aspiration and hope, making it a standout anthem that resonates with listeners seeking motivation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features a mix of upbeat and introspective tracks but lacks strong cohesion overall.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature upbeat tempos and bright instrumentation, while the fourth track introduces a more subdued mood with a slower tempo.
- Several tracks incorporate playful vocal harmonies and layered arrangements, particularly in 'reach for the moon' and 'busy lady'.
- The album closes with a reflective ballad that contrasts sharply with the preceding energetic songs, creating a notable shift in tone.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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
- steady mid-tempo emotional flow
- youthful longing and introspection
- for afternoon relaxation
- consistent energy for road trips
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek high-energy party anthems
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2015, Love Tricky is Ai Otsuka's first album after a four-year hiatus following her 2011 album, Love Letter. At this point in her career, she was re-establishing her presence in the Japanese pop scene while experimenting with new sounds and themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Aimer· Yuki Kajiura· Kenshi Yonezu
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 タイムマシーン 5:12
- 2 laugh 4:22
- 3 summer lovely days 4:09
- 4 affair 3:22
- 5 I'm lonely 4:02
- 6 reach for the moon 5:36
- 7 shooting star 4:42
- 8 パラレルワールド 4:03
- 9 busy lady 4:34
- 10 end and and 〜10,000 hearts〜 5:21
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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