Music Muscle
Maki Ohguro · 2018
148 min · 27 tracks · J-pop
A vibrant blend of J-pop energy and heartfelt balladry that showcases Ohguro's dynamic vocal prowess.
Why this album works
'Music Muscle' is notable for its commercial success, debuting at number two on the Oricon Albums Chart in Japan. The album includes tracks that have become fan favorites and showcases Ohguro's versatility, contributing to her enduring influence in the J-pop scene.
- Career context
- By the time 'Music Muscle' was released in 2018, Maki Ohguro was a well-established figure in J-pop, having gained fame in the late 1990s. This album followed her previous release, 'Shining Star', which had solidified her status as a leading artist in the genre. 'Music Muscle' reflects her continued evolution as an artist, combining contemporary sounds with her signature emotional delivery.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Junichi Inagaki· Yumi Matsutoya· Sumire Uesaka
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 LOVE MUSCLE Standout 4:38
- 2 Higher Higher 5:48
- 3 Lie, Lie, Lie, 5:18
- 4 リベンジ 5:16
- 5 笑顔のトビラ 5:14
- 6 My Will ～世界は変えられなくても～ Standout 5:18
- 7 Naturally 5:49
- 8 Spotlight 6:35
- 9 泣いていいんだよ Standout 3:24
- 10 Because, You... 6:48
- 11 時のしづく 4:59
- 12 FIGHT★GO☆FIGHT ～戦えBLOODY HEART～ 4:06
- 13 EXPLOSION 6:25
- 14 latitude ～明日が来るから～ 6:23
Disc 2
- 1 女はつらいよ。 5:47
- 2 親心ブルース 5:15
- 3 マリンタワーに着くまでに 4:44
- 4 鉄板ガール 4:38
- 5 Higher Higher ～SALSA ver.～ 5:55
- 6 あなたは私の苦しみがわかりますか 6:24
- 7 Mama forever 7:21
- 8 Harmony 4:31
- 9 CRASH & RUSH 5:58
- 10 Zoom Up★ 4:51
- 11 東京 ロケンロー 6:44
- 12 Respect 6:24
- 13 (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman 4:15
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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