Ma-KING
Masami Okui · 1997
70 min · 14 tracks · J-pop · anime song
A vibrant mix of J-pop melodies infused with rock energy and emotive balladry reflecting personal and cultural narratives.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for focused listening
- vibrant melodies for uplifting moments
- personal narratives that resonate deeply
- peaks of energy and emotion
- reflective tracks for introspective moods
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid longer, cohesive experiences
Where this album fits
- Themes
- anime soundtrack nostalgia· personal perseverance· emotional balladry
- Career context
- Released on September 26, 1997, 'Ma-KING' was Masami Okui's third studio album, following her successful second album 'Revolution' in 1996. At this point in her career, she had established herself as a prominent figure in the J-pop scene and was gaining recognition for her contributions to anime soundtracks, further solidifying her status.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Yoko Kanno· Lisa· Aimer
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
-
First Love by Hikaru Utada — Combines J-pop melodies with emotional depth, focusing on themes of love and perseverance.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 endless life 5:28
- 2 そうだ、ぜったい。 4:35
- 3 A&C 5:24
- 4 process 4:54
- 5 虹のように [prismix] 5:09
- 6 spicy essence 5:21
- 7 naked mind [dynamix] 4:15
- 8 Precious wing [light wind version] 5:11
- 9 more than words～in my heart～ 6:11
- 10 I can't… [daydreamix] 5:32
- 11 J [wild beat version] 4:39
- 12 輪舞－revolution [red rose version] 4:34
- 13 spirit of the globe 4:41
- 14 風に吹かれて 4:54
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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