Smile
Mai Kuraki · 2017
50 min · 13 tracks · pop music
Bright melodies and engaging rhythms intertwine with reflective lyrics, showcasing Mai Kuraki's pop sensibilities and emotional depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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YESTERDAY LOVE Start here — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its catchy chorus and nostalgic lyrics that explore themes of reminiscence in love.
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MY VICTORY — With its empowering message and uplifting melody, this track stands out as an anthem of resilience and personal triumph amidst challenges.
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Serendipity — This song blends soft instrumentation with heartfelt lyrics that convey the joy of unexpected connections, showcasing Kuraki's vocal prowess.
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OPEN L♡VE — The playful vibe of this track captures the spirit of youthful love, making it a standout moment filled with infectious energy.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- front-loaded energy bursts
- catchy sing-along moments
- playful and upbeat atmosphere
- feel-good tracks for joy
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
Maybe skip if you
- slow, introspective listening preference
- long, drawn-out musical journeys
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality after a four-year hiatus, resonating with fans.
- Themes
- nostalgic love· personal triumph· unexpected connections
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2017, 'Smile' marks Mai Kuraki's return after a four-year hiatus following her album 'Kimi to no Yakusoku'. By this time, she had established herself as a prominent figure in the Japanese pop scene, and this album aimed to reaffirm her presence with a fresh sound that still honors her roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Namie Amuro· Ayumi Hamasaki· Aimer
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 YESTERDAY LOVE Start here 4:56
- 2 ミステリー ヒーロー 4:06
- 3 硝子の微笑 4:00
- 4 OPEN L♡VE 3:22
- 5 SAWAGE☆LIFE 3:20
- 6 I Like It 3:35
- 7 MY VICTORY 3:33
- 8 Serendipity 4:17
- 9 Make that change 4:25
- 10 Tell me why 3:22
- 11 My way 4:11
- 12 きみへのうた 3:39
Disc 2
- 1 I Like It Remix 3:24
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
DAWN
Aimer
Shares reflective lyrics and emotional depth with bright melodies, exploring themes of love and personal growth.
Bremen
Kenshi Yonezu
Combines engaging rhythms with nostalgic themes, echoing personal triumph and intricate songwriting.
Leo-Nine
LiSA
Features vibrant pop sensibilities and heartfelt narratives that resonate with the themes of love and connection.
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