Utsukushii Inazuma cover

Utsukushii Inazuma

SKE48 · 2013

28 min · 9 tracks · pop music

Bright pop melodies intertwine with upbeat rhythms, creating an infectious energy reflective of youthful exuberance.

Top tracks — play these first

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    美しい稲妻 — This title track captures the album's essence with its sparkling melodies and energetic arrangement, making it a standout anthem for fans.
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    シャララなカレンダー — This track employs a playful narrative about time and seasons, showcasing the group's ability to combine lighthearted themes with catchy pop hooks.
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    バンドをやろうよ — With its call to action and camaraderie, this song reflects a youthful spirit and invites listeners to embrace creativity, making it emblematic of the group's ethos.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • bright melodies for cheerful moods
  • infectious energy for group settings
  • short bursts of joyful fun
  • celebration of youth and friendship

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer deep, contemplative listening
  • seek longer, immersive albums

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on July 17, 2013, Utsukushii Inazuma marks SKE48's transition into a more mature sound following their earlier releases. This single propelled the group further into the mainstream, building on their previous success while solidifying their identity in the competitive Japanese idol landscape.
Stylistic neighbors
AKB48· NMB48· HKT48

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 美しい稲妻 4:46
  • 2 シャララなカレンダー 4:20
  • 3 バンドをやろうよ 4:59
  • 4 美しい稲妻 (off vocal) 4:45
  • 5 シャララなカレンダー (off vocal) 4:20
  • 6 バンドをやろうよ (off vocal) 4:57

Disc 2

  • 1 美しい稲妻 (Music Video)
  • 2 シャララなカレンダー (Music Video)
  • 3 「SKE48 チーム対抗!稲妻!ガチクッキングバトル」後編

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