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Sphere

Daichi Miura · 2018

75 min · 18 tracks · J-pop · contemporary R&B

A seamless blend of ethereal melodies and intricate rhythms creates a mesmerizing auditory experience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • immersive auditory experience
  • for reflective moments
  • journey through ethereal soundscapes

Maybe skip if you want

  • want immediate gratification
  • prefer standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'Sphere' was released in 2018, Daichi Miura was establishing himself as a prominent figure in J-pop and R&B. This album followed his successful 2016 release, 'HIT,' and showcased his artistic growth through more complex arrangements and introspective lyrics. At this point in his career, he was transitioning from mainstream pop to a more experimental sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Kenshi Yonezu· Aimer· Sakanaction

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 序詞 3:35
  • 2 円環 4:33
  • 3 硝子壜 4:38
  • 4 2:03
  • 5 淡水魚 4:38
  • 6 テレパシー 5:53
  • 7 飛行船 5:38
  • 8 対岸の掟 6:03
  • 9 0:45
  • 10 胞子 2:55
  • 11 誘蛾灯 4:24
  • 12 綴化 4:50
  • 13 クレーター 6:32
  • 14 独白 3:03
  • 15 世界 5:32
  • 16 朝が来るのではなく、夜が明けるだけ 6:19
  • 17 おかえり 4:25

Disc 2

  • 1 「球体」独演

Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata