The Best Exhibition: Noriko Sakai 30th Anniversary Best Album
Noriko Sakai · 2016
130 min · 32 tracks · J-pop
A vibrant compilation of J-pop hits that showcases Noriko Sakai's effervescent charm and vocal prowess.
Why this album works
This album not only encapsulates Sakai's extensive discography but also highlights her resilience in the Japanese entertainment landscape following a public scandal in 2009. Its release was met with positive critical reception and solid sales, affirming her lasting popularity in Japan.
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long immersive listening sessions uplifting and cheerful vibes
- Context
- Released on September 21, 2016, this best-of album marked a significant milestone in Noriko Sakai's career, celebrating her 30 years in the music industry. By this time, she had transitioned from a pop sensation in the late '80s to a respected figure in J-pop, having navigated both musical evolution and personal challenges.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Yumi Matsutoya· Junichi Inagaki· Sumire Uesaka
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 男のコになりたい 3:11
- 2 渚のファンタシィ 3:42
- 3 ノ・レ・な・い Teen‐age 3:54
- 4 夢冒険 Standout 3:08
- 5 GUANBARE 3:44
- 6 DON’T STOP GENKI 3:58
- 7 1億のスマイル –PLEASE YOUR SMILE– 3:52
- 8 のりピー音頭 3:03
- 9 アクティブ・ハート 3:23
- 10 HAPPY AGAIN 3:47
- 11 Love Letter 4:48
- 12 さよならを過ぎて Standout 4:49
- 13 ALL RIGHT 4:52
- 14 ダイヤモンド☆ブルー 3:59
- 15 ホワイト・ガール 4:17
- 16 夢冒険（中国語バージョン） 3:08
Disc 2
- 1 微笑みを見つけた 4:32
- 2 イヴの卵 4:35
- 3 あなたに天使が見える時 5:02
- 4 渚のピテカントロプス 3:27
- 5 あなたが満ちてゆく 4:42
- 6 誘われて… 4:27
- 7 碧いうさぎ Standout 3:45
- 8 Here I am ～泣きたい時は泣けばいい～ 3:57
- 9 鏡のドレス 3:59
- 10 涙色 4:28
- 11 横顔 4:53
- 12 PURE 4:15
- 13 世界中の誰よりきっと 4:03
- 14 涙ひとつぶ 5:20
- 15 Truth ～飛べない鳥よ～ 3:59
- 16 碧いうさぎ（中国語バージョン：寂寞的小碧兔） 3:44
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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