Reflection (Mari Hamada album)
82 min · 29 tracks · J-pop
A vibrant blend of J-pop melodies and rock influences that captures introspection and empowerment.
Why this album works
'Reflection' is notable for its critical reception, praised for its composition and production quality, solidifying Hamada's position in the J-pop scene. It features a mix of rock and pop elements that resonated with fans, contributing to its commercial success in Japan during the mid-90s.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with interludes wave-like pacing for reflection introspective moments of empowerment
- Context
- Released in 1994, 'Reflection' marks a significant moment in Mari Hamada's career as her first studio album after a three-year hiatus. Following the commercial success of her previous albums, this release showcased her evolution as an artist, blending diverse musical styles and deeper lyrical themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Yumi Matsutoya· Junichi Inagaki· Kotoko
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Fantasia 4:56
- 2 Revolution In Reverse 4:43
- 3 Spiral Galaxy 4:43
- 4 Eagle -hard rock mix- Standout 6:23
- 5 Don’t Change Your Mind 4:04
- 6 Back To Cypher 4:35
- 7 Noah 3:52
- 8 Fearless Night Standout 5:32
- 9 Time Again 4:27
- 10 Free Way 4:53
- 11 Love Trial 4:30
- 12 Starting Over 5:40
- 13 In Your Eyes 4:21
- 14 Only In My Dreams 3:54
- 15 Come And Go 3:25
- 16 Stone-Cold 5:15
Disc 2
- 1 Prologue -World Soul-
- 2 Mayoi-boshi
- 3 Parallel Life -Prelude to “Ever After”-
- 4 Ever After
- 5 Interlude 1 -Reflections-
- 6 In The Precious Age
- 7 Promised Land 3:31
- 8 Soleil 3:36
- 9 Interlude 2 -Watercolor-
- 10 Return to Myself Standout
- 11 Rainbow Dream
- 12 Amaranth
- 13 Epilogue -In Four Elements-
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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