Top tracks — play these first
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秒針を噛む — This track encapsulates the album's core themes of time and introspection, featuring ethereal melodies that draw listeners into its reflective atmosphere.
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ヒューマノイド — With its catchy chorus and playful instrumentation, this song showcases Zutomayo's ability to merge pop sensibilities with deeper lyrical content about humanity.
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君がいて水になる — This track highlights the band's skill in crafting emotional depth through lush arrangements and poignant lyrics that explore connection and transformation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP showcases strong writing and production but is somewhat diminished by its instrumental tracks at the end.
What we noticed
- Each song maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, with layered vocal harmonies that create a lush soundscape.
- Lyrical themes explore introspective and poetic narratives, often accompanied by shifting melodic structures.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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
- whimsical introspection and playfulness
- instrumental versions for focus
- consistent pacing across tracks
- engaging melodies for sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you
- prefer immediate gratification
- dislike experimental soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on November 14, 2018, Tadashii Itsuwari Kara no Kishō marked Zutomayo's first full-length studio album following their viral success with singles like Senryaku. At this point in their career, the band transitioned from a promising indie act into a recognized name in J-pop, solidifying their artistic identity and sound.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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ヒューマノイド
The verse shifts perspective to question what it means to be human amidst a mechanical world.
This structural choice invites listeners to reflect on their own humanity while contrasting it with technology's coldness.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 秒針を噛む 4:19
- 2 ヒューマノイド 4:19
- 3 サターン 4:10
- 4 雲丹と栗 4:33
- 5 脳裏上のクラッカー 4:30
- 6 君がいて水になる 4:47
- 7 秒針を噛む (Instrumental) 4:18
- 8 ヒューマノイド (Instrumental) 4:19
- 9 サターン (Instrumental) 4:09
- 10 雲丹と栗 (Instrumental) 4:33
- 11 脳裏上のクラッカー (Instrumental) 4:30
- 12 君がいて水になる (Instrumental) 4:45
What to play next
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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