The Book cover

The Book

Yoasobi · 2021

30 min · 9 tracks · J-pop

A vibrant blend of pop melodies and evocative storytelling, capturing the essence of youthful dreams and emotions.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • evocative storytelling through melodies
  • captures youthful dreams and emotions
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, sprawling albums
  • seek immediate high-energy tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2021, 'The Book' is Yoasobi's debut studio album, following their EP 'The Book: Volume 1'. At this point in their career, they were gaining significant traction in the J-pop scene, buoyed by viral hits and a unique storytelling approach that combined music with narrative elements derived from literature.
Stylistic neighbors
Aimer· Eir Aoi· Lisa

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Epilogue 0:50
  • 2 アンコール 4:31
  • 3 ハルジオン 3:18
  • 4 あの夢をなぞって 4:00
  • 5 たぶん 4:16
  • 6 群青 4:08
  • 7 ハルカ 4:03
  • 8 夜に駆ける 4:18
  • 9 Prologue 0:35

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