Top tracks — play these first
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Power of the Paradise — This track stands out for its infectious energy and motivational lyrics, encapsulating the album's uplifting spirit and showcasing Arashi's ability to engage listeners with anthemic choruses.
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I’ll be there — With its emotional depth and heartfelt delivery, this song illustrates the group's vocal prowess and adds a poignant contrast to the album's more upbeat tracks.
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Green Light Start here — The opening track sets an energetic tone for the album, combining catchy hooks with a danceable rhythm that draws listeners in right from the start.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends energetic pop with emotional depth, showcasing strong production but varying cohesion across its length.
What we noticed
- The album opens with an energetic track that sets a fast tempo, maintaining this pace through the first half before introducing slower ballads in the latter part.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies, with each member taking turns on lead lines, creating a dynamic interplay throughout the songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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
- uplifting melodies for celebration
- dynamic journey with resolution
- for group sing-alongs
- wave-like pacing with variety
- heartfelt moments for reflection
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek minimalist, sparse arrangements
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Significant commercial success established Arashi's influence in J-pop.
- Themes
- supportive friendships· bubblegum pop joy· uplifting melodies
- Career context
- Released on October 18, 2017, Untitled is Arashi's fifth studio album following their successful 2015 release Japonism. At this point in their career, the group was solidifying their status as J-pop icons, continuing to experiment with contemporary sounds while appealing to a broad audience.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hey! Say! JUMP· SMAP· Exile
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Green Light Start here 4:16
- 2 つなぐ 4:08
- 3 「未完」 3:26
- 4 Sugar 3:52
- 5 Power of the Paradise 4:38
- 6 ありのままで 3:28
- 7 風雲 3:29
- 8 I’ll be there 4:11
- 9 抱擁 3:45
- 10 Pray 5:03
- 11 光 5:00
- 12 彼方へ 4:36
- 13 Song for you 11:29
Disc 2
- 1 バズりNIGHT 3:57
- 2 夜の影 3:46
- 3 UB 4:13
- 4 Come Back 3:52
- 5 カンパイ・ソング 4:34
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Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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