Ordinary
Every Little Thing · 2011
58 min · 13 tracks · J-pop
A melodic blend of soft rock and synth-pop, enveloped in introspective lyrics and lush arrangements.
Top tracks — play these first
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tomorrow — This track encapsulates the album's hopeful tone with its uplifting melody and poignant lyrics about looking forward to the future.
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空白 Start here — With its rich instrumentation and emotional depth, this song stands out as a reflection on personal loss, showcasing the duo's lyrical maturity.
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ORDINARY — The title track serves as a thematic anchor for the album, blending catchy hooks with contemplative verses that explore everyday life.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing with reflective moments
- uplifting melodies for daily inspiration
- consistent journey with emotional resolution
- thoughtful background for creative work
- introspective themes for quiet evenings
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer standalone tracks over cohesion
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Solidifies their status with evolved sound, showcasing continued vitality in their music.
- Themes
- everyday moments· personal loss· hopeful future
- Moods
- Uplifting· Introspective
- Career context
- When 'Ordinary' was released in September 2011, Every Little Thing was already an established name in J-pop, having enjoyed commercial success since their debut in the late 1990s. This album came after a period of experimentation with different sounds, marking their return to a more classic pop-rock style that resonated with longtime fans.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Aqua· Perfume· Namie Amuro
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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空白
The lyric shifts from a sense of longing to acceptance as it reflects on memories tied to specific moments.
This transition illustrates a growth in perspective, moving from grief to a more nuanced understanding of loss.
Tracklist
- 1 アイガアル Start here 4:05
- 2 tomorrow 4:11
- 3 宙 -そら- 5:17
- 4 空白 5:56
- 5 MOON 4:26
- 6 wonder love 4:08
- 7 STAR 5:00
- 8 Asian Beauty (Instrumental) 1:49
- 9 響 -こえ- 4:47
- 10 ありがとうはそのためにある 4:19
- 11 ORDINARY 5:18
- 12 Pray For East (Instrumental) 2:41
- 13 BEGIN 6:39
What to play next
Fun-Fare
2014
Continues the melodic style with a fresh energy and engaging arrangements.
Change
2010
Sets the stage with a similar sound palette and introspective themes.
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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