Party Queen
Ayumi Hamasaki · 2012
93 min · 44 tracks · J-pop · electronic
A vibrant fusion of dance-pop and electronic beats that invites listeners to celebrate life and love.
Why this album works
'Party Queen' achieved commercial success by debuting at number one on the Oricon Albums Chart, solidifying Hamasaki's status as a pop icon in Japan. The album features a mix of genres that influenced the J-pop landscape, reinforcing her ability to evolve while maintaining appeal among fans.
- Career context
- Released on March 21, 2012, 'Party Queen' marked Ayumi Hamasaki's 12th studio album during a period of reflection following her earlier success. This album came after her 'Rock'n'Roll Circus' in 2010, showcasing a shift towards more upbeat tempos and celebratory themes as she navigated personal challenges and the effects of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Every Little Thing· Namie Amuro· Puffy AmiYumi· Nami Tamaki· Perfume· Scandal· Tatsurō Yamashita· Sekai no Owari
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Party queen Standout 3:59
- 2 NaNaNa Standout 3:43
- 3 Shake It♥ 3:51
- 4 taskebab 1:51
- 5 call 4:06
- 6 Letter 4:43
- 7 reminds me 5:24
- 8 Return Road 4:58
- 9 Tell me why 3:41
- 10 a cup of tea 1:43
- 11 the next LOVE 4:06
- 12 Eyes, Smoke, Magic 4:12
- 13 Serenade in A minor 2:22
- 14 how beautiful you are Standout 5:02
Disc 2
- 1 Shake It♥ (video clip) 4:05
- 2 NaNaNa (video clip) 3:47
- 3 Return Road (video clip) 4:55
- 4 how beautiful you are (video clip) 5:09
- 5 Shake It♥ (making clip) 2:55
- 6 NaNaNa (making clip) 3:26
- 7 Return Road (making clip) 5:05
- 8 how beautiful you are (making clip) 6:08
Disc 3
- 1 do it again
- 2 Happening Here 4:39
- 3 insomnia
- 4 MOON
- 5 fated
- 6 feedback
- 7 NEVER EVER
- 8 sending mail
- 9 machine
- 10 Sparkle
- 11 Humming 7/4
- 12 evolution
- 13 RAINBOW
- 14 November
- 15 music
- 16 Ladies Night
- 17 Party queen Standout
- 18 Happening Here
- 19 Love song
- 20 how beautiful you are Standout
- 21 Trauma ～ Boys & Girls
- 22 MY ALL
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