O cover

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

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