Papillon
Hitomi Shimatani · 2001
59 min · 13 tracks · pop music
A vibrant blend of J-pop melodies and contemporary production that captures youthful exuberance and emotional depth.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo flow throughout
- youthful exuberance in melodies
- vibrant emotional depth revealed
- for reflective afternoons
Maybe skip if you want
- skip if seeking fast-paced tracks
- not for minimalistic sound lovers
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on June 27, 2001, 'Papillon' was Hitomi Shimatani's third studio album, following her breakthrough album 'Love Life' in 2000. By this time, Shimatani had established herself as a rising star in the J-pop scene, moving toward a more polished sound that would appeal to a broader audience.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Namie Amuro· Ayumi Hamasaki· Miliyah Kato
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 パピヨン〜papillon〜 4:17
- 2 Fantasista 4:33
- 3 市場に行こう 4:13
- 4 Last Shooting Star 4:57
- 5 his rhythm 5:36
- 6 解放区 (album version) 4:42
- 7 motto… 3:59
- 8 SPLASH 3:44
- 9 sugary 4:04
- 10 thanksful 5:00
- 11 絶対温度 4:45
- 12 Thinking of you 4:47
- 13 パピヨン〜papillon〜 (eastern butterfly) 4:43
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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