Soar
Hamada Mari · 2023
61 min · 13 tracks · J-pop
A soaring blend of emotive J-pop melodies and lush orchestration that captivates the listener's heart.
Why this album works
The album has been well-received within the J-pop community, debuting at number 3 on the Oricon Albums Chart. Critics have praised its lyrical depth and musical composition, noting its potential influence on new artists in the genre looking to blend traditional and modern J-pop elements.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo emotional journey captivating melodies for reflection heartfelt moments of soaring emotion
- Context
- Released on April 19, 2023, 'Soar' marks Mari Hamada's return after a five-year hiatus following her last album, 'Sign.' At this point in her career, she was redefining her sound while maintaining her signature emotional depth, showcasing her evolution as an artist in the contemporary J-pop landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Yumi Matsutoya· Junichi Inagaki· Kotoko
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Tomorrow Never Dies Standout 5:39
- 2 Escape From Freedom 5:39
- 3 Prism 4:54
- 4 Noblesse Oblige 5:10
- 5 Zero Gravity Standout 5:53
- 6 Dramatica 5:10
- 7 Dancing With Heartache Standout 5:50
- 8 The Fall 6:02
- 9 River 5:33
- 10 Diagram 5:46
- 11 Last Leaf 6:11
Disc 2
- 1 “Tomorrow Never Dies” -Music Video-
- 2 “Tomorrow Never Dies” -Behind The Scenes-
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