Mother Earth
Maki Ohguro · 1998
56 min · 13 tracks · J-pop
An evocative blend of heartfelt ballads and upbeat anthems that showcase Ohguro's powerful vocals and emotional depth.
Why this album works
'Mother Earth' received critical acclaim and commercial success, reaching the top of the Oricon charts in Japan. The album features a blend of pop and rock influences, which helped shape the sound of late '90s J-pop and influenced subsequent artists in the genre.
- Best for
- steady emotional build throughout heartfelt ballads for reflection uplifting anthems for motivation
- Context
- Released in 1998, 'Mother Earth' was Maki Ohguro's third studio album, following her successful sophomore effort, 'Confusion'. At this point in her career, she was solidifying her status as a prominent figure in J-pop, renowned for her vocal prowess and diverse musical styles.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Junichi Inagaki· Yumi Matsutoya· Sumire Uesaka
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Introduction 0:39
- 2 理由 Standout 4:38
- 3 この闇を突き抜ける 4:18
- 4 サ☆イ★ン 5:22
- 5 忘れてしまいたいのに 4:12
- 6 うそつき 5:31
- 7 スキ・スキ・スキ 4:34
- 8 ネッ! 〜女、情熱〜 4:43
- 9 遠い空で きっと 4:01
- 10 I can’t stop the rain Standout 5:48
- 11 ボクらの知らないところで 3:14
- 12 Go with the wind 5:59
- 13 MOTHER EARTH Standout 3:11
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