Perfect Crime
Mai Kuraki · 2001
57 min · 13 tracks · pop music
An infectious blend of upbeat pop melodies and introspective lyrics, showcasing Mai Kuraki's signature vocal prowess.
Top tracks — play these first
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PERFECT CRIME Start here — This title track sets the tone for the album with its vibrant energy and catchy chorus, encapsulating Mai Kuraki’s unique style and lyrical depth.
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Brand New Day — With an uplifting message about new beginnings, this track showcases Kuraki's ability to blend positivity with engaging pop rhythms.
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always — A poignant ballad that highlights Kuraki's emotive vocal range, this track delves into themes of enduring love and longing.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo uplifting flow
- catchy melodies for sing-alongs
- for morning energy
- feel-good anthems for positivity
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slower, introspective sounds
- seek experimental and avant-garde
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Solidified Mai Kuraki's status as a pop sensation in Japan after previous successes.
- Themes
- early 2000s J-Pop· love and longing
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2001, Perfect Crime was Mai Kuraki's third studio album, following her successful sophomore effort, Delicious. At this point in her career, she had already established herself as a leading figure in Japanese pop music, known for her catchy hooks and heartfelt ballads.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Namie Amuro· Ayumi Hamasaki· Aimer
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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always
The narrative shifts from past memories to hopeful affirmations of love’s persistence.
This structural choice emphasizes a journey through nostalgia to a more optimistic outlook, enhancing the emotional weight of the song.
Tracklist
- 1 PERFECT CRIME Start here 4:40
- 2 Start in my life 5:10
- 3 Reach for the sky 4:50
- 4 Brand New Day 3:49
- 5 Stand Up 4:40
- 6 Come on! Come on! 4:12
- 7 always 4:11
- 8 What are you waiting for 5:06
- 9 think about 4:46
- 10 冷たい海 4:44
- 11 Reach for the sky GOMI REMIX 〜Radio Edit〜 4:14
- 12 いつかは あの空に 4:34
- 13 The ROSE 〜melody in the sky〜 2:00
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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