Top tracks — play these first
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Get U’re Dream Start here — This opening track sets an energetic tone with its catchy hooks and uplifting lyrics about pursuing dreams, embodying the album's overall spirit.
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負けないで — A classic Zard anthem, this song combines emotive vocals with a powerful message of resilience, making it a standout hit from the album.
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揺れる想い (Gomi’s New York remix) — This extended remix brings a fresh perspective to one of Zard's signature songs, showcasing their ability to adapt and innovate within the pop genre.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong melodies and varied tempos but lacks a cohesive narrative flow.
What we noticed
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies, creating a rich texture that enhances the melodic hooks.
- The final three tracks gradually decrease in tempo, providing a reflective conclusion to the album.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- nostalgic melodies for reflection
- gradual emotional build-up
- heartfelt anthems for resilience
- late-night introspection and solace
- sing-along moments with friends
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Beloved by dedicated fans, showcasing Zard's signature sound during a successful period.
- Themes
- pursuing dreams· early 2000s J-pop
- Moods
- Nostalgic· Introspective
- Career context
- By the release of Toki no Tsubasa, Zard was already a well-established act in Japan, having achieved significant success with previous albums. This album arrived in a transitional phase following their notable 1999 album, A Brand New Love, further solidifying their status in the pop music landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kumi Koda· Ayumi Hamasaki· Namie Amuro
Tracklist
- 1 Get U’re Dream Start here 5:14
- 2 この涙 星になれ 5:36
- 3 promised you 〜with P‐edition〜 5:36
- 4 痛いくらい君があふれているよ 4:48
- 5 窓の外はモノクローム 5:15
- 6 お・も・ひ・で 4:17
- 7 明日もし君が壊れても 4:17
- 8 世界はきっと未来の中 〜another style 21〜 4:02
- 9 hero 5:00
- 10 揺れる想い (Gomi’s New York remix) 10:41
- 11 負けないで (Gomi’s 10th Anniversary Special mix) 8:07
- 12 時間の翼 2:29
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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