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Released 40 years ago

Trouble in Paradise

Anri · 1986

40 min · 12 tracks · J-pop · city pop

Anri's vibrant blend of city pop and J-pop creates a colorful, upbeat soundscape filled with catchy melodies and playful lyrics.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • playful lyrics with vibrant melodies
  • steady mid-tempo flow throughout
  • colorful soundscape for sunny days
  • catchy tunes for sing-alongs
  • light-hearted reflection on relationships

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer deep, introspective themes
  • seek heavy, intense listening experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1986, 'Trouble in Paradise' is Anri's third studio album, following her breakthrough album 'Timely!' in 1983. By this time, she had solidified her presence in the city pop scene, showcasing a mature sound that reflected both personal growth and evolving music trends in Japan.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 What Kind of Self‐Respecting Faggot Am I? 3:40
  • 2 Guilt Trip 4:16
  • 3 Lost Emotions 2:53
  • 4 Wimp 2:57
  • 5 To Myself 3:24
  • 6 Homophobia 3:56
  • 7 Must’ve Been Drunk 2:23
  • 8 Trouble in Paradise 2:49
  • 9 The Answering Machine Song 3:01
  • 10 He Wasn’t Talking to Me 2:53
  • 11 Don’t Use Your Penis (For a Brain) 4:07
  • 12 Carnival People 3:44

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