Released 20 years ago
This Love
Angela Aki · 2006
14 min · 3 tracks · pop music
A heartfelt blend of pop melodies and poignant piano, exploring themes of love and longing with emotional depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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This Love — The title track showcases Aki's vocal prowess and emotional storytelling, weaving personal narrative with universal themes of love and loss.
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自由の足跡 — This song features a blend of traditional Japanese sounds with modern pop elements, illustrating Aki's ability to bridge cultural musical styles while maintaining lyrical depth.
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Kiss From a Rose — A unique cover that highlights Aki's interpretive skill; her rendition adds a fresh emotional layer to the original while showcasing her vocal range.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This Love solidified Aki's presence in the Japanese pop scene and gained her wider recognition.
- Career context
- Released in 2006, This Love marked Angela Aki's second studio album, following her debut, Home, which established her as a prominent artist in Japan. At this point in her career, Aki was gaining recognition for her powerful vocals and songwriting, crafting a distinctive sound that appealed to both domestic and international audiences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- yuna· Norah Jones· Sara Bareilles
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 This Love 4:46
- 2 自由の足跡 5:27
- 3 Kiss From a Rose 3:54
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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