Seventh Heaven cover

Seventh Heaven

Kalafina · 2011

66 min · 21 tracks · J-pop · baroque pop

A lush tapestry of harmonies and orchestral arrangements that evoke both ethereal beauty and emotional depth.

Why this album works

The album debuted at number 5 on the Oricon charts, marking a significant commercial achievement for Kalafina. Furthermore, 'Seventh Heaven' received critical acclaim for its production quality and vocal performances, contributing to the group's reputation within the anime music industry.
Best for
lush harmonies for emotional depth steady pacing with gradual peaks ethereal beauty in quiet moments
Context
By the time 'Seventh Heaven' was released in 2011, Kalafina was already established as a prominent act in the J-pop scene, following their breakthrough with the 2009 album 'Red Moon'. This third studio album further solidified their signature sound, blending baroque pop with rich vocal harmonies, which had become their hallmark.
Stylistic neighbors
Lana Del Rey· Sufjan Stevens· Cloud Cult

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 overture 1:34
  • 2 oblivious Standout 4:22
  • 3 love come down 4:44
  • 4 夏の林檎 4:03
  • 5 fairytale Standout 5:13
  • 6 ARIA 5:24
  • 7 また風が強くなった 4:57
  • 8 傷跡 4:41
  • 9 serenato 4:53
  • 10 音楽 5:38
  • 11 明日の景色 5:25
  • 12 sprinter 5:05
  • 13 君が光に変えて行く 4:42
  • 14 seventh heaven Standout 6:12

Disc 2

  • 1 oblivious (Live)
  • 2 君が光に変えて行く (Live)
  • 3 傷跡 (Live)
  • 4 ARIA (Live)
  • 5 sprinter (VIDEO CLIP)
  • 6 fairytale (VIDEO CLIP)
  • 7 seventh heaven (VIDEO CLIP)

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