Saved. / Be mine!
Maaya Sakamoto · 2014
59 min · 12 tracks · J-pop · anime song
A delicate fusion of J-pop melodies and introspective lyrics wrapped in lush instrumentation.
Why this album works
The album was well-received, charting in the top ten on the Oricon Albums Chart and reinforcing Sakamoto's status within the J-pop genre. It also highlighted her influence on the anime music scene, as many of her works are associated with popular series, further solidifying her legacy in the industry.
- Best for
- wave-like emotional progression introspective moments for reflection delicate melodies for quiet evenings
- Context
- By 2014, Maaya Sakamoto had firmly established herself as a prominent figure in J-pop and anime music, following her breakout success with 'Hikari no Senritsu' in 2001. 'Saved. / Be mine!' marked her return after a brief hiatus and showcased her evolution as both a vocalist and songwriter, reflecting a maturity in her artistic expression.
- Stylistic neighbors
- B'z· Glay· Tomoyasu Hotei· Ayumi Hamasaki· Kyōsuke Himuro· Scandal· Gackt· Tatsurō Yamashita
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 SAVED. Standout 5:18
- 2 Be mine! Standout 4:01
- 3 声 4:41
- 4 SAVED. -Instrumental- 5:18
- 5 Be mine! -Instrumental- 4:01
- 6 声 -Instrumental- 4:37
Disc 2
- 1 遠く 5:27
- 2 グレープフルーツ 4:52
- 3 cloud 9 5:13
- 4 park amsterdam (the whole story) 4:22
- 5 スクラップ～別れの詩 Standout 5:03
- 6 シンガーソングライター 6:44
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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