Super Eurobeat Presents ayu-ro Mix 2 cover

Super Eurobeat Presents ayu-ro Mix 2

Ayumi Hamasaki · 2001

72 min · 14 tracks · J-pop · electronic

Dynamic eurobeat rhythms fused with Ayumi Hamasaki's distinctive pop vocal style create an infectious dance experience.

Why this album works

This album is significant for its contribution to the eurobeat genre, popularizing it within Japan and influencing the sound of J-pop at the time. It solidified Hamasaki's status as a versatile artist capable of crossing over into dance music while also achieving chart success in the Oricon rankings.
Best for
infectious dance floor energy steady beats for workout sessions uplifting vibes for celebration
Context
By the time 'Super Eurobeat Presents ayu-ro Mix 2' was released in September 2001, Ayumi Hamasaki had already established herself as a leading figure in J-pop. This album came shortly after her commercial peak with the hugely successful 'I Am...' (2002), showcasing her ability to blend various genres with infectious electronic beats while maintaining her pop sensibility.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 AUDIENCE (euro-power mix) 4:07
  • 2 evolution (time is pop mix) Standout 4:57
  • 3 SEASONS (A eurobeat mix) 5:00
  • 4 Duty (power mind mix) 4:52
  • 5 vogue (traditional mix) 4:31
  • 6 M (sweet heart mix) 5:43
  • 7 NEVER EVER (eurobeat mix) Standout 4:14
  • 8 Endless sorrow (A agressive mix) Standout 5:10
  • 9 Far away (ayu-ro extended mix) 5:42
  • 10 SURREAL (time a go-go mix) 5:11
  • 11 appears (melodic extended mix) 5:30
  • 12 kanariya (sweet mix) 6:03
  • 13 immature (power mix) 5:36
  • 14 UNITE! (euro-power mix) 6:07

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