Progressive
Kalafina · 2009
56 min · 8 tracks · J-pop · baroque pop
A lush tapestry of vocal harmonies layered over orchestral arrangements, evoking an ethereal and cinematic experience.
Why this album works
'Progressive' peaked at number 5 on the Oricon Albums Chart, solidifying Kalafina's status as a prominent act in the Japanese pop music landscape. The album's title track also gained recognition for its dramatic arrangement and was featured in various media, enhancing the group's visibility and influence within the anime-associated music genre.
- Best for
- ethereal harmonies for deep focus dynamic live performance energy wave-like pacing with emotional peaks
- Context
- Kalafina was gaining momentum in their career with 'Progressive' as their second studio album, following their debut 'Seventh Heaven' released in 2008. This album showcased their evolving sound and further established their presence in the J-pop scene, particularly after contributing to the soundtrack of the popular anime series 'Puella Magi Madoka Magica'.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lana Del Rey· Sufjan Stevens· Cloud Cult
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 progressive Standout 5:45
- 2 うつくしさ Standout 4:53
- 3 progressive ～Instrumental～ 5:41
Disc 2
- 1 progressive (Video Clip) 5:51
- 2 love come down (Live) (Live Video ～Closed Premium Live 2009.5.19 @ Shibuya O-WEST～) 4:51
- 3 また風が強くなった (Live) (Live Video ～Closed Premium Live 2009.5.19 @ Shibuya O-WEST～) 4:54
- 4 音楽 (Live) (Live Video ～Closed Premium Live 2009.5.19 @ Shibuya O-WEST～) 6:32
- 5 うたたね (TOKYO MX 7/18 O.A) ～Bonus Video～ 17:42
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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