What makes Tōku Made by Do As Infinity notable?

Tōku Made achieved significant commercial success, reaching the top of the Oricon charts and affirming Do As Infinity's status in the J-pop industry. The album's lead single, 遠くまで (Tōku Made), received widespread airplay and contributed to the group's lasting influence on contemporary J-pop artists. Released in 2001, Tōku Made marked Do As Infinity's fourth studio album, following the commercial success of their previous album, New World. At this point, the duo was solidifying their presence in the J-pop scene, showcasing a matured sound while retaining their signature emotional appeal.

How many songs are on Tōku Made?

Tōku Made has 4 tracks, running approximately 16 minutes.

Tōku Made

Do As Infinity · 2001

16 min · 4 tracks · J-pop

A vibrant blend of pop melodies and heartfelt lyrics, encapsulating the essence of early 2000s J-pop.

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Top tracks — play these first

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遠くまで — This track serves as the album's title song and captures the band's signature emotional depth with its soaring melodies and relatable lyrics about longing and hope.
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シグナル — As one of the standout singles from the album, this track features an infectious chorus and upbeat tempo that showcases Do As Infinity's ability to blend catchy hooks with introspective themes.
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遠くまで Instrumental — The instrumental version allows listeners to appreciate the intricate arrangements and production behind the emotive melodies without vocal distraction, highlighting the band's musical craftsmanship.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental

55 /100

Lowland

Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album features strong melodies but is brief and primarily showcases two main singles.

What we noticed

The first two tracks feature bright melodies and lush arrangements, while the last two are instrumental versions that strip away the vocals.
The album has a total runtime of approximately 15 minutes, making it concise and focused on its main singles.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 4/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 4/10

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.

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This album solidified their reputation in early 2000s J-pop with notable singles.
Themes: optimistic melodies· bright pop anthems· Japanese commercial success
Moods: Nostalgic· Uplifting
Career context: Released in 2001, Tōku Made marked Do As Infinity's fourth studio album, following the commercial success of their previous album, New World. At this point, the duo was solidifying their presence in the J-pop scene, showcasing a matured sound while retaining their signature emotional appeal.
Stylistic neighbors: Namie Amuro· Miliyah Kato· Ayumi Hamasaki