Sense
Mr. Children · 2010
63 min · 12 tracks · pop rock · progressive rock · power pop
Ethereal melodies intertwine with reflective lyrics, creating an expansive soundscape that captures the essence of Japanese pop rock.
Why this album works
'Sense' debuted at number one on the Oricon Albums Chart, reinforcing Mr. Children's status as a leading pop rock band in Japan. The album's exploration of themes like love and existence resonated widely, contributing to its critical acclaim and solidifying the band's influence on subsequent artists within the scene.
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with peaks ethereal melodies for reflection dynamic journey through emotions
- Context
- By the time 'Sense' was released in December 2010, Mr. Children had already established themselves as a dominant force in Japanese music with multiple chart-topping albums. This album followed their commercial peak with 'Supermarket Fantasy' (2008), showcasing their continued evolution and experimentation in sound while maintaining mainstream appeal.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Eufonius· Puffy AmiYumi· TUBE
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I 4:09
- 2 擬態 5:50
- 3 HOWL Standout 4:20
- 4 I'm talking about Lovin' Standout 5:12
- 5 365日 Standout 5:38
- 6 ロックンロールは生きている 4:50
- 7 ロザリータ 5:49
- 8 蒼 3:45
- 9 fanfare 6:17
- 10 ハル 5:26
- 11 Prelude 6:55
- 12 Forever 4:51
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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