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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • layered, dense sonic textures
  • energetic workout motivation

Where this album fits

Career 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
Namie Amuro· Miliyah Kato· Perfume

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Introduction 1:09
  • 2 Fly high 4:07
  • 3 Trauma 4:17
  • 4 And Then 4:13
  • 5 immature “Album Version” 4:44
  • 6 Boys & Girls 3:54
  • 7 TO BE 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

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