Timeabout, cover

Timeabout,

Yukika Teramoto · 2021

29 min · 9 tracks · J-pop

A dreamy blend of J-pop melodies infused with retro synths and soothing vocals that transport listeners through time.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dreamy soundscapes for relaxation
  • soothing vocals for introspection
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy excitement
  • prefer long, sprawling albums

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — Established Yukika's reputation in J-pop with significant chart success.
Themes
city pop nostalgia· sleepless nights· retro synth landscapes
Career context
Released on April 7, 2021, 'Timeabout' is Yukika Teramoto's debut studio album following her successful singles and EPs. At this point in her career, she was positioning herself as a prominent figure in the city pop revival movement, drawing inspiration from 1980s Japanese pop aesthetics while modernizing them for new audiences.
Stylistic neighbors
Sumire Uesaka· Babymetal· LiSA
If this clicks, go next to
Soul Lady — Continues the dreamy sound with rich melodies and a nostalgic vibe.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
VARIETY by Mariya Takeuchi — Captures the same city pop nostalgia with smooth vocals and lush retro synth arrangements.
Stray Sheep by Kenshi Yonezu — Offers a blend of modern J-pop with nostalgic melodies and atmospheric production reminiscent of 'Timeabout'.
DAWN by Aimer — Shares a dreamy soundscape with emotional depth, combining soothing vocals and rich synths.

Tracklist

New here? Start with "Insomnia".

  • 1 Leap Forward (intro) 1:05
  • 2 Insomnia Start here 3:27
  • 3 애월 (愛月) 3:34
  • 4 Time Travel 3:19
  • 5 비밀리에 3:32
  • 6 별방울 (Pung!) 3:52
  • 7 향기 3:31
  • 8 여자이고 싶은걸 (Loving you) 3:33
  • 9 우주의 법칙 3:53

What to play next

This album is considered a Breakthrough in Yukika Teramoto's catalog. Established Yukika's reputation in J-pop with significant chart success.

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