Over the Rainbow
Mai Kuraki · 2012
55 min · 17 tracks · pop music
Uplifting pop melodies intertwine with heartfelt lyrics, showcasing Mai Kuraki's signature vocal style and emotional depth.
Why this album works
'Over the Rainbow' debuted at number two on the Oricon Albums Chart, marking a strong commercial performance for Kuraki. The album features a blend of new tracks and reimagined versions of her previous hits, further solidifying her influence in Japanese pop music during this period.
- Best for
- uplifting melodies for motivation steady pacing for reflective moments heartfelt lyrics for emotional connection
- Context
- Released on January 11, 2012, 'Over the Rainbow' is Kuraki's sixth studio album, following her successful release 'Fever in Love' from 2007. At this point in her career, she was transitioning from her earlier sound into more mature themes while maintaining her pop roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ayumi Hamasaki· Every Little Thing· Namie Amuro· Puffy AmiYumi· Scandal· Perfume· Nana Mizuki· m-flo
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Strong Heart Standout 4:20
- 2 another day*another world 3:56
- 3 さよならは まだ言わないで ~album ver.~ 4:35
- 4 Stay the same 5:12
- 5 Your Best Friend Standout 5:52
- 6 もう一度 3:53
- 7 Brave your heart Standout 4:58
- 8 Sun will shine on u 4:20
- 9 Love one another 4:01
- 10 step by step 4:59
- 11 1000万回のキス 5:02
- 12 ラララ*ラ 4:29
Disc 2
- 1 1000万回のキス -Music Clip-
- 2 もう一度 -Music Clip-
- 3 Your Best Friend -Music Clip-
- 4 Brave your heart -Music Clip-
- 5 Stay the same -Music Clip-
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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