Rise Me cover

Rise Me

Shizuka Kudō · 1993

47 min · 10 tracks · J-pop

A vibrant fusion of pop melodies and emotional lyrics, encapsulating the essence of early '90s J-pop.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo emotional flow
  • vibrant melodies for sing-alongs
  • reflective moments with friends
  • uplifting energy for daily routines

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced instant gratification
  • seek experimental or avant-garde sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1993, 'Rise Me' was Shizuka Kudō's third studio album, following her successful sophomore effort 'Love is Gone.' By this time, she had established herself as a prominent figure in the J-pop scene, with this album further solidifying her presence as an influential artist during a pivotal moment in Japanese pop music.
Stylistic neighbors
Ayumi Hamasaki· Namie Amuro· Miliyah Kato

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 さよならLONELY これっきりLONELY 5:14
  • 2 Do Done 4:33
  • 3 渇いた花 4:06
  • 4 きみが翼をひろげるとき 5:57
  • 5 他人の街 4:27
  • 6 Gong 4:18
  • 7 悲しみのOCEAN 4:50
  • 8 HOT BODY 4:37
  • 9 そのあとは雨の中 5:07
  • 10 慟哭 4:44

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata