Sugar High
Chihiro Onitsuka · 2002
41 min · 9 tracks · pop music
A blend of haunting melodies and introspective lyrics, weaving through pop and rock influences with emotional depth.
Why this album works
'Sugar High' solidified Onitsuka's status in J-pop, achieving commercial success and charting well in Japan. The album's exploration of darker themes resonated with listeners and contributed to evolving narratives within the genre during the early 2000s.
- Career context
- Released on December 11, 2002, 'Sugar High' was Chihiro Onitsuka's third studio album, following her breakthrough debut 'Hana' in 2000. At this point, Onitsuka had established herself as a prominent figure in the Japanese music scene, known for her unique vocal style and poignant songwriting.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ayumi Hamasaki· Puffy AmiYumi· Every Little Thing· Namie Amuro· m-flo· Scandal· Nana Mizuki· Perfume
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 NOT YOUR GOD Standout 2:53
- 2 声 Standout 4:44
- 3 Rebel Luck Standout 4:18
- 4 Tiger in my Love 4:51
- 5 Castle･imitation (album version) 4:58
- 6 漂流の羽根 4:21
- 7 砂の盾 4:43
- 8 King of Solitude 4:59
- 9 BORDERLINE 5:47
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.