Top tracks — play these first
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好きと言わせたい Start here — This track exemplifies the album's upbeat spirit with its addictive melody that showcases the members' harmonies and energetic performances.
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ケンチャナヨ — With its playful lyrics and lively arrangement, this song highlights the group's ability to blend fun concepts with danceable beats, making it a standout party anthem.
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ご機嫌サヨナラ — This track's mature undertones contrast with the cheerful sound, allowing the group to explore more emotional themes while still maintaining their signature pop sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Polished idol-pop writing and execution make the three-song single work, though its familiar style and instrumental repeats limit its depth and identity.
What we noticed
- The three vocal tracks come first; each is followed by its instrumental, so the later half repeats the same material without vocals.
- The title track is followed by two shorter companion songs before the instrumental sequence; the catalogued music videos sit after the audio tracks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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5/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo dance vibes
- catchy melodies for sing-alongs
- bright sound for uplifting moments
- short bursts of joyful energy
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, more complex albums
- seek darker, more introspective tones
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Established Iz*One's presence in the Japanese market after success in South Korea.
- Career context
- Released on February 6, 2019, Suki to Iwasetai was Iz*One's debut Japanese studio album after their successful run in South Korea. This album followed their popular EPs and marked a significant step into the Japanese music market, solidifying their presence as a versatile act capable of crossing cultural boundaries.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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好きと言わせたい
A pivotal moment occurs when the song shifts from playful teasing to a sincere declaration of feelings, adding depth to its narrative.
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 好きと言わせたい Start here 3:59
- 2 ケンチャナヨ 4:16
- 3 ご機嫌サヨナラ 4:23
- 4 好きと言わせたい (instrumental) 3:59
- 5 ケンチャナヨ (instrumental) 4:16
- 6 ご機嫌サヨナラ (instrumental) 4:23
Disc 2
- 1 好きと言わせたい Music Video 3:58
- 2 ご機嫌サヨナラ Music Video 4:23
What to play next
Heart*Iz
2019
It carries the bright hooks forward while expanding the group's polished, varied K-pop sound.
Color*Iz
2018
Its debut-era mix of buoyant pop and polished vocals sets up the sound heard here.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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