Magnya Carta cover

Magnya Carta

An Cafe · 2006

49 min · 11 tracks · pop rock

Energetic pop-rock melodies collide with whimsical lyrics and vibrant instrumentation, creating a colorful auditory experience.

Why this album works

This album debuted at number 13 on the Oricon charts, showcasing An Cafe's growing popularity in the pop-rock genre. Its unique blend of upbeat melodies and quirky lyrics resonated with fans, contributing to the band's status as key players in the visual-kei movement during the mid-2000s.
Career context
Released in 2006, 'Magnya Carta' is An Cafe's second full-length album, following their debut 'Shikisai Moment' from the previous year. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their identity within the visual-kei scene, marked by their playful aesthetics and eclectic sound. The album helped further establish An Cafe's presence in Japan's music landscape.
Stylistic neighbors
Sparks· a-ha· Kelly Osbourne

Tracklist

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

  • 1 LOCK ON ☆ザ☆ 御 NEW 世界 Standout 4:57
  • 2 スマイル一番 イイ♀ Standout 4:12
  • 3 NYAPPY in the world 2 4:26
  • 4 #*-@☆ピポパポテレパシー☆@-*# Standout 3:32
  • 5 メープルガンマン 3:51
  • 6 プッシンプリン 4:46
  • 7 七色クレヨンで描く光 5:10
  • 8 スノーシーン 4:12
  • 9 自己愛主義者の未熟な悪魔 3:57
  • 10 巡り逢えた奇跡 5:38
  • 11 BondS ~絆~ (magnya mix) 5:02

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