O
Maki Ohguro · 2001
68 min · 14 tracks · J-pop
A vibrant mix of pop melodies and emotional balladry, capturing the essence of early 2000s J-pop.
Why this album works
'O' debuted at number one on the Oricon charts, marking a significant commercial success for Ohguro. The album is notable for its blend of various musical styles, which influenced subsequent J-pop artists seeking to combine pop with more diverse sounds.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks vibrant melodies for uplift introspective moments with balladry
- Context
- Released in 2001, 'O' was Maki Ohguro's fifth studio album, following her successful album 'Fanfare' from 1999. At this point in her career, she was solidifying her presence in the J-pop scene, having gained recognition for her powerful vocals and emotive songwriting.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Junichi Inagaki· Yumi Matsutoya· Sumire Uesaka
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 PROMISE “I DO” Standout 5:38
- 2 OVERDRIVE 4:19
- 3 ××!! No!! My Life!! 4:41
- 4 さよならって… Standout 4:58
- 5 KURAKURASASETEYO 〜Tobby’s Mix Introduction〜 0:19
- 6 Starlight 〜美しい星に気づかなければ〜 5:07
- 7 虹ヲコエテ 3:54
- 8 Tripper☆Skipper☆ 5:12
- 9 クラクラさせてよ 4:29
- 10 Baby Baby Baby 5:28
- 11 雪が降るまえに 〜Album Version〜 6:27
- 12 この日のために 5:11
- 13 LIFE IS ALIVE Standout 5:23
- 14 虹ヲコエテ 〜Live Version〜 7:17
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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