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The 7th Blues

B'z · 1994

102 min · 20 tracks · hard rock · pop rock

A powerful blend of hard rock riffs and emotive pop melodies that showcases B'z dynamic range and songwriting prowess.

Why this album works

'The 7th Blues' debuted at number one on the Oricon albums chart and maintained a strong presence, contributing to B'z status as one of Japan's best-selling music acts. The album is notable for its mix of genres and has garnered critical acclaim for its production quality and lyrical depth, influencing many subsequent J-Rock artists.
Career context
Released on March 2, 1994, 'The 7th Blues' was B'z seventh studio album, following their successful release 'B'z The Best 'Pleasure'. At this point in their career, the duo had already established themselves as leading figures in the Japanese rock scene, and this album further solidified their popularity.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 LOVE IS DEAD Standout 6:18
  • 2 おでかけしましょ 3:27
  • 3 未成年 4:33
  • 4 闇の雨 4:48
  • 5 MY SAD LOVE Standout 3:58
  • 6 Queen of Madrid 4:49
  • 7 ヒミツなふたり 4:01
  • 8 Strings of My Soul 5:51
  • 9 赤い河 6:21
  • 10 WILD ROAD 4:20

Disc 2

  • 1 Don’t Leave Me 4:23
  • 2 Sweet Lil’ Devil 6:13
  • 3 THE BORDER 4:50
  • 4 JAP THE RIPPER 5:51
  • 5 SLAVE TO THE NIGHT 5:08
  • 6 5:39
  • 7 破れぬ夢をひきずって 6:26
  • 8 LADY NAVIGATION Standout 6:09
  • 9 もうかりまっか 3:16
  • 10 farewell song 6:22

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