Mai Kuraki Best 151A: Love & Hope
Mai Kuraki · 2014
137 min · 31 tracks · pop music
A polished collection of heartfelt pop ballads that blend emotional depth with uplifting melodies.
Why this album works
'Love & Hope' achieved commercial success, reaching number one on the Oricon Albums Chart and further solidifying Kuraki's status as a leading figure in Japanese pop music. The album not only celebrated her past hits but also reinforced her influence in the genre, impacting both fans and aspiring artists alike.
- Best for
- steady melodic journey throughout heartfelt ballads for reflection uplifting moments of hope
- Context
- Released on January 1, 2014, 'Mai Kuraki Best 151A: Love & Hope' is a significant compilation in Mai Kuraki's career, marking her return after a three-year hiatus. This album compiles her hits from the early 2000s through to her recent works, showcasing her evolution as an artist and solidifying her place in the J-pop landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ayumi Hamasaki· Every Little Thing· Namie Amuro· Puffy AmiYumi· Scandal· Perfume· Nana Mizuki· m-flo
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Stay by my side Standout 4:26
- 2 Secret of my heart Standout 4:24
- 3 冷たい海 4:39
- 4 Time after time ～花舞う街で～(theater version) 4:11
- 5 明日へ架ける橋 3:58
- 6 会いたくて... 4:30
- 7 白い雪 4:47
- 8 Tomorrow is the last Time 3:57
- 9 もう一度 3:54
- 10 あなたがいるから 3:04
- 11 Your Best Friend 5:50
- 12 恋に恋して 4:09
- 13 儚さ 6:33
- 14 さくら さくら... 4:43
- 15 STAND BY YOU 5:24
- 16 STAND BY YOU ～中文版～ 5:21
Disc 2
- 1 Love, Day After Tomorrow Standout 4:03
- 2 Delicious Way 3:52
- 3 Reach for the sky 4:49
- 4 Stand Up 4:39
- 5 always 4:07
- 6 Feel fine! 4:48
- 7 Revive 4:39
- 8 わたしの、しらない、わたし。 4:03
- 9 Strong Heart 4:20
- 10 Special morning day to you 4:34
- 11 TRY AGAIN 4:25
- 12 Wake me up 4:21
- 13 You can 4:02
- 14 無敵なハート 3:24
- 15 DYNAMITE 3:21
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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