Rescue Me/Smile Again
Every Little Thing · 2000
41 min · 8 tracks · J-pop · pop rock · synth-pop
A vibrant fusion of J-pop melodies and soft rock sensibilities wrapped in polished synth production.
Why this album works
'Rescue Me/Smile Again' features successful singles that resonated with fans, notably reaching high positions on Japanese charts. The tracks 'Rescue Me' and 'Smile Again' helped maintain the group's popularity during a competitive era in J-pop, showcasing their ability to adapt and innovate within the genre.
- Best for
- steady melodic progression throughout uplifting anthems for bright days instrumental versions for relaxed moments
- Context
- Released on June 14, 2000, 'Rescue Me/Smile Again' marked Every Little Thing's fifth studio album, following their 1999 release 'Volume 4'. At this point in their career, the duo was solidifying their status as a leading act in the J-pop scene, blending catchy hooks with diverse musical styles.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ikimono-gakari· a-ha· giorge mijael
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Rescue me (Single Mix) Standout 4:19
- 2 The One Thing (Single Mix) Standout 4:44
- 3 Smile Again Standout 4:30
- 4 Rescue me (Remix) 6:35
- 5 Smile Again (Dub's knock on Remix) 8:08
- 6 Rescue me (Instrumental) 4:18
- 7 The One Thing (Instrumental) 4:44
- 8 Smile Again (Instrumental) 4:30
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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