Surreal
Ayumi Hamasaki · 2000
55 min · 10 tracks · J-pop · electronic
A pulsating blend of dance beats and emotive pop melodies that redefined J-pop's electronic landscape.
Why this album works
'Surreal' not only topped the Oricon charts but also played a crucial role in popularizing electronic elements within J-pop, influencing countless artists in the years that followed. The album's experimental nature and production quality were praised by critics, further establishing Hamasaki as an influential figure in the Japanese music scene.
- Best for
- dynamic progression with peaks pulsating dance beats for parties emotive melodies for late nights
- Context
- Released on September 27, 2000, 'Surreal' marked Ayumi Hamasaki's evolution from a budding pop artist to a dominant force in J-pop. This was her first album after the massive success of 'LOVEppears,' solidifying her status as a leading figure in the genre and showcasing her innovative approach to production and style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Every Little Thing· Namie Amuro· Puffy AmiYumi· Nami Tamaki· Perfume· Scandal· Tatsurō Yamashita· Sekai no Owari
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 SURREAL “Original Mix” 4:44
- 2 Duty “Eric Kupper Big Room Mix –Radio Edit–” Standout 3:53
- 3 SEASONS “BUMP & FLEX RADIO EDIT” Standout 3:41
- 4 Duty “Under Lounge club Mix” 5:52
- 5 Duty “nicely nice remix” 4:34
- 6 Duty “STEPPIN DUB MIX” 5:27
- 7 Duty “Sky Modulation Mix” 8:30
- 8 Duty “Dub's mellowtech 002 Remix” 8:41
- 9 Duty “GENIUS BEAT MIX” 5:34
- 10 SURREAL “Original Mix –Instrumental–” 4:42
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