Persona (Mari Hamada album)
Hamada Mari · 1996
67 min · 13 tracks · J-pop
A lush blend of emotive melodies and introspective lyrics wrapped in polished J-pop production.
Why this album works
'Persona' is significant for its commercial success, reaching high positions on the Oricon charts and contributing to Hamada's reputation as a prominent artist in Japan. The album features a mix of love ballads and upbeat tracks that showcase her vocal range, further influencing the J-pop genre during the mid-'90s.
- Career context
- Released in 1996, 'Persona' was Mari Hamada's eighth studio album, following her commercial peak with 'Guilty' in 1994. At this point in her career, she was solidifying her status as a leading figure in the J-pop scene, appealing to both long-time fans and new listeners with her evolving sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Yumi Matsutoya· Junichi Inagaki· Kotoko
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Luna Sympathy Standout 5:21
- 2 Hey Mr. Broken Heart Standout 5:50
- 3 Crazy Love 3:47
- 4 Indian Summer 6:02
- 5 Love Forever Standout 4:55
- 6 Anemos 4:38
- 7 Antique 6:46
- 8 Distance (Lost in Love) 6:01
- 9 Long Long way from Home 5:36
- 10 Be Yourself 6:37
- 11 Umbrella 4:24
- 12 Can’t get you close enough 4:24
- 13 Soleil 3:04
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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