Speed Pop
Glay · 1995
62 min · 12 tracks · rock music
A vibrant fusion of J-rock melodies and pop sensibilities that captures the exuberance of mid-90s Japanese music.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- exuberant melodies for celebration
- dynamic progression through tracks
- joyful energy for gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- dislike vibrant, upbeat sounds
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Established Glay's presence in J-rock with a number one debut on Oricon charts.
- Themes
- mid-90s J-rock exuberance· Hokkaido nostalgia· introspective love ballads
- Career context
- Released in 1995, 'Speed Pop' is Glay's second studio album, following their successful debut 'Hokkaido.' At this point in their career, they were solidifying their presence in the J-rock scene and beginning to gain widespread popularity, which would lead to their commercial peak later in the decade.
- Stylistic neighbors
- B'z· X Japan· Asian Kung-Fu Generation
- If this clicks, go next to
- Beloved — Continues the vibrant pop sound with a more mature emotional depth.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "HAPPY SWING".
- 1 SPEED POP (Introduction) 1:20
- 2 HAPPY SWING Start here 5:11
- 3 彼女の“Modern…” 4:30
- 4 ずっと2人で… 6:56
- 5 LOVE SLAVE 4:17
- 6 REGRET 4:53
- 7 INNOCENCE 6:16
- 8 Freeze My Love 5:34
- 9 真夏の扉 5:07
- 10 Life ～遠い空の下で～ 6:53
- 11 JUNK ART 4:34
- 12 RAIN 6:50
What to play next
This album is considered a Breakthrough in Glay's catalog. Established Glay's presence in J-rock with a number one debut on Oricon charts.
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