LOVEppears
Ayumi Hamasaki · 1999
109 min · 21 tracks · J-pop · electronic
A vibrant blend of infectious pop melodies and dance beats that defines the late '90s J-pop sound.
Why this album works
'LOVEppears' was a commercial success, reaching number one on the Oricon charts and selling over 3 million copies. It solidified Hamasaki's status as a major pop icon in Japan and helped pave the way for future Asian artists in the international music market.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys layered, dense sonic textures
- Context
- Released on January 1, 1999, 'LOVEppears' was Ayumi Hamasaki's second studio album, following her debut album 'A Song for XX.' At this point in her career, Hamasaki was transitioning from a budding pop artist to a leading figure in the J-pop scene, establishing her signature style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Every Little Thing· Namie Amuro· Puffy AmiYumi· Nami Tamaki· Perfume· Scandal· Tatsurō Yamashita· Sekai no Owari
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Introduction 1:09
- 2 Fly high Standout 4:07
- 3 Trauma 4:17
- 4 And Then 4:13
- 5 immature “Album Version” 4:44
- 6 Boys & Girls Standout 3:54
- 7 TO BE Standout 5:18
- 8 End roll 4:49
- 9 P.S Ⅱ 4:48
- 10 WHATEVER “Dub’s 1999 Remix” 7:20
- 11 too late 4:24
- 12 appears “Album Version” 5:38
- 13 monochrome 4:21
- 14 Interlude 0:55
- 15 LOVE 〜refrain〜 5:21
- 16 Who… / kanariya 9:58
Disc 2
- 1 ayu’s EURO MEGA‐MIX “Y&Co. Mix” 9:48
- 2 ayu’s HOUSE MEGA‐MIX “N.S House Mix” 9:58
- 3 A Song for ×× “MILLENNIUM MIX” from 1st Album 4:46
- 4 POWDER SNOW “Acoustic Orchestra Version” from あゆ・み・っくす 5:03
- 5 FRIEND Ⅱ “MAKE MY MAD MIX” from ayu‐mi‐x 4:29
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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