Why this album works
The album showcased Zard's enduring popularity, debuting at #1 on the Oricon charts and selling over 200,000 copies. It features songs that resonate deeply with fans, solidifying Zard's legacy in the J-Pop genre. The album's themes of love and loss have made it a poignant part of her discography.
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2004, 'Tomatteita Tokei ga Ima Ugokidashita' marked Zard's return to the music scene after a brief hiatus. At this point in her career, Zard was already an established pop icon in Japan, celebrated for her emotive vocal delivery and catchy melodies. This album came out shortly before her untimely death in 2007, making it one of her final works.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Namie Amuro· Puffy AmiYumi· Every Little Thing· Morning Musume· Ayumi Hamasaki· Nana Mizuki· Yumi Matsutoya· Perfume
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 明日を夢見て(Album Mix Ver.) 4:33
- 2 時間の翼 4:43
- 3 もっと近くで君の横顔見ていたい Standout 4:29
- 4 pray 4:27
- 5 出逢いそして別れ 5:25
- 6 止まっていた時計が今動き出した Standout 4:11
- 7 瞳閉じて 4:56
- 8 さわやかな君の気持ち (Album Ver.) 4:54
- 9 愛であなたを救いましょう Standout 5:01
- 10 天使のような笑顔で 3:44
- 11 悲しいほど 今日は雨でも 4:05
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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