Shinshoku Dolce cover

Shinshoku Dolce

Kanon Wakeshima · 2009

40 min · 13 tracks · J-pop · baroque pop · neoclassical dark wave

An ethereal blend of cello-driven melodies and haunting vocals, steeped in J-pop and baroque pop influences.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • ethereal melodies for quiet moments
  • short tracks for quick listens
  • haunting vocals evoke deep emotions
  • delicate soundscapes for reflection
  • whimsical charm in each piece

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer upbeat, energetic sounds
  • seek long, sprawling compositions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on February 11, 2009, 'Shinshoku Dolce' is Kanon Wakeshima's debut studio album following her successful singles like 'still doll'. At this point in her career, she was establishing herself as a unique voice in the J-pop scene, merging classical instrumentation with contemporary pop sensibilities.
Stylistic neighbors
Yuki Kajiura· FictionJunction· Aimer

Tracklist

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

  • 1 sweet ticket 1:19
  • 2 Shinku No Fatarythm 2:51
  • 3 Kagami 3:07
  • 4 still doll (album ver.) 3:44
  • 5 Maboroshi 3:40
  • 6 Ennui Kibun! 3:19
  • 7 Suna No Oshiro 3:09
  • 8 Monochrome frame 3:49
  • 9 L’espoir ~Mahou No Akai Ito~ 3:13
  • 10 Kuroi Torikago 2:54
  • 11 skip turn step♪ 4:36
  • 12 Shiroi Kokoro 3:22
  • 13 sweet dreams 1:34

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