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Tokyo Collection

Tokyo Jihen · 2012

61 min · 14 tracks · pop music

An eclectic fusion of rock, pop, and jazz elements creates a vibrant soundscape that pulses with energetic sophistication.

Top tracks — play these first

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    キラーチューン — This track encapsulates the band's signature style with its catchy melodies and playful lyrics, showcasing their ability to fuse pop sensibilities with rock energy.
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    群青日和 — With its introspective lyrics and lush instrumentation, this song stands out as a reflective moment on the album, demonstrating the band's lyrical depth.
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    透明人間 — The haunting arrangement combined with evocative storytelling makes this track a highlight, illustrating the band's knack for blending emotional weight with musical complexity.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • urban vibrancy in sound
  • engaging narrative through tracks
  • for afternoon exploration
  • reflective moments with dynamic energy

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer instant gratification
  • seek high-energy party tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2012, Tokyo Collection was the fourth studio album by Tokyo Jihen, a band that had already established themselves in Japan's music scene since their formation in 2004. This album followed their previous release, Sports, and marked a period of artistic maturation as they began to experiment more boldly with musical styles and lyrical themes.
Stylistic neighbors
Cornelius· Shugo Tokumaru· Yuksek

Tracklist

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

  • 1 三十二歳の別れ 3:42
  • 2 禁じられた遊び 3:50
  • 3 かつては男と女 4:25
  • 4 キラーチューン 3:25
  • 5 OSCA 5:38
  • 6 ミラーボール 4:19
  • 7 復讐 4:57
  • 8 ピノキオ 5:13
  • 9 閃光少女 3:07
  • 10 透明人間 4:45
  • 11 丸の内サディスティック 4:24
  • 12 スーパースター 4:40
  • 13 群青日和 3:48
  • 14 夢のあと 5:39

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