Requiem and Silence
Chihiro Onitsuka · 2020
153 min · 29 tracks · pop music
A haunting blend of ethereal pop melodies and introspective lyrics, exploring themes of loss and resilience.
Top tracks — play these first
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シャイン Start here — accessible entry with immediate emotional hook
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Cage — This track captures the essence of vulnerability with its somber piano and haunting vocal delivery, embodying the album's overarching theme of isolation.
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Beautiful Fighter — In this empowering anthem, Onitsuka juxtaposes delicate melodies with powerful lyrics about fighting against inner demons, making it a standout moment on the album.
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This Silence Is Mine — The reflective nature of this track encapsulates the emotional depth of the album, as she explores personal struggles amidst an atmospheric soundscape.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- immersive emotional resonance
- introspective journeys of reflection
- deep listening for connection
- haunting melodies in solitude
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, instant gratification
- seek short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Marks a strong return after a hiatus, showcasing artistic evolution and continued vitality.
- Themes
- Japanese pop resilience· personal struggle
- Career context
- Released on February 20, 2020, Requiem and Silence marked Chihiro Onitsuka's return after a five-year hiatus since her previous album. This album showcases her evolution as an artist while reaffirming her unique voice in the Japanese pop landscape, following her early breakthrough in the early 2000s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Aimer· Yuki Kajiura· Lisa
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 シャイン Start here 5:06
- 2 月光 5:08
- 3 Cage 4:33
- 4 眩暈 5:09
- 5 edge 4:36
- 6 infection 5:46
- 7 LITTLE BEAT RIFLE 4:37
- 8 流星群 5:15
- 9 Sign 5:32
- 10 Beautiful Fighter 3:50
- 11 いい日旅立ち・西へ 4:32
- 12 私とワルツを 5:21
- 13 育つ雑草 4:05
- 14 everyhome 5:53
- 15 僕等 バラ色の日々 5:04
Disc 2
- 1 蛍 5:59
- 2 X 5:03
- 3 ラストメロディー 4:57
- 4 帰り路をなくして 6:34
- 5 陽炎 5:58
- 6 青い鳥 4:21
- 7 悪戯道化師 5:38
- 8 This Silence Is Mine 7:05
- 9 祈りが言葉に変わる頃 5:38
- 10 good bye my love 6:07
- 11 ヒナギク 6:08
- 12 Twilight Dreams 5:03
- 13 End of the world 5:02
- 14 書きかけの手紙 5:59
What to play next
Hysteria
2020
Continues the introspective themes with a similar ethereal sound.
Syndrome
2017
Precedes 'Requiem and Silence' with a blend of haunting melodies.
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