Perfect Best 2 cover

Perfect Best 2

Miho Nakayama

78 min · 17 tracks · J-pop

A vibrant collection of J-pop anthems that seamlessly blend catchy melodies with infectious energy.

Why this album works

This compilation album was significant for its commercial success, solidifying Nakayama's place in the J-pop scene during the early '90s. It also reflects a time when J-pop began to gain international attention, influencing future artists and trends within the genre. The album's diverse track selection highlights her versatility and appeal, contributing to her enduring legacy.
Best for
dynamic mix of energy levels vibrant sing-along anthems party-friendly upbeat tracks
Context
Released in 1991, "Perfect Best 2" marked Miho Nakayama's transition from a rising pop star to a household name in Japan. This compilation arrived after her breakthrough album, solidifying her status following a series of successful singles throughout the late 1980s. The album showcases her evolution as an artist, featuring both studio and live versions of her most beloved tracks.
Stylistic neighbors
Yumi Matsutoya· Junichi Inagaki· Kotoko

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 クローズ・アップ (Album Ver.) 4:25
  • 2 You’re My Only Shinin’ Star (’86 Album Ver.) Standout 4:39
  • 3 BE-BOP-HIGHSCHOOL (Live Ver.) 4:17
  • 4 WAKU WAKUさせて (PARTY VERSION) Standout 6:15
  • 5 「C」 (Album Ver.) 3:28
  • 6 ツイてるねノッてるね (Album Ver.) 3:43
  • 7 CATCH ME (Album Ver.) 4:40
  • 8 Witches ウィッチズ (Album Ver.) 4:46
  • 9 Virgin Eyes (Edit Ver.) 4:31
  • 10 女神たちの冒険 (Album Ver.) 4:09
  • 11 ただ泣きたくなるの (Another Edition) 5:09
  • 12 世界中の誰よりきっと (Live Ver.) Standout 4:44
  • 13 True Romance 4:15
  • 14 マーチカラー 3:54
  • 15 LOVE CLOVER 5:22
  • 16 A Place Under the Sun 5:04
  • 17 Adore 5:07

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