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Square One

m-flo · 2012

67 min · 19 tracks · J-pop · hip-hop · pop rap

A vibrant fusion of hip-hop beats and pop melodies, layered with jazzy instrumentation and catchy hooks.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with interludes
  • wave-like pacing with contrasts
  • catchy hooks for sing-alongs
  • vibrant energy for social settings
  • for upbeat gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • dislike interludes and transitions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2012, 'Square One' marked m-flo's return after a five-year hiatus since their previous album, 'Cosmicolor'. This album came at a time when the duo sought to reconnect with their roots while incorporating fresh sounds, showcasing a blend of styles that reflects their evolution in the J-pop scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Nujabes· Kenshi Yonezu· Shingo Nishinari

Tracklist

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

  • 1 □ [sayonara_2012] 3:00
  • 2 Perfect Place 3:56
  • 3 ALIVE 4:24
  • 4 □ [frozen_space_project] 1:18
  • 5 Never Needed You 3:49
  • 6 Oh Baby 4:46
  • 7 □ [square1_scene_1_murder_he_wrote] 2:03
  • 8 Don’t Stop Me Now 5:09
  • 9 All I Want Is You 5:10
  • 10 Acid 02 4:45
  • 11 Call Me 3:15
  • 12 □ [ok_i_called] 0:12
  • 13 Sure Shot Ricky 3:41
  • 14 RUN 5:01
  • 15 □ [square1_scene_2_don’t_blink] 2:35
  • 16 So Mama I’d Love To Catch Up, OK? 4:20
  • 17 She’s So (Outta Control) 4:33
  • 18 Yesterday 5:14
  • 19 □ [to_be_continued...] 0:31

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