Papillon cover

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

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