Utada Hikaru Single Collection Vol. 1 cover

Utada Hikaru Single Collection Vol. 1

Hikaru Utada · 2004

75 min · 15 tracks · J-pop · contemporary R&B · funk

A captivating blend of R&B, pop, and ethereal soundscapes that define early 2000s J-pop.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • melancholic yet uplifting vibes
  • nostalgic reflections on love
  • for evening unwind
  • captivating sing-along moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of fast-paced tracks
  • prefer standalone singles

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Utada Hikaru Single Collection Vol. 1' was released in March 2004, Utada had already established herself as a leading figure in J-pop with her debut album 'First Love' (1999) and subsequent releases. This compilation served as a retrospective of her singles, capturing her early career successes before she transitioned into more experimental sounds in later works.
Stylistic neighbors
Namie Amuro· Kyary Pamyu Pamyu· Aimer

Tracklist

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

  • 1 time will tell 5:26
  • 2 Automatic 5:11
  • 3 Movin' on without you 4:40
  • 4 First Love 4:19
  • 5 Addicted To You [UP-IN-HEAVEN MIX] 5:20
  • 6 Wait & See 〜リスク〜 4:50
  • 7 For You 5:24
  • 8 タイム・リミット 4:56
  • 9 Can You Keep A Secret? 5:10
  • 10 FINAL DISTANCE 5:39
  • 11 traveling 5:14
  • 12 5:02
  • 13 SAKURAドロップス 5:07
  • 14 Letters 4:48
  • 15 COLORS 3:59

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