What makes Wake Up by ClariS notable?

The album features the hit single 'Wake Up', which served as the opening theme for the anime series 'Kyoukai no Kanata', significantly boosting its popularity. It reached notable positions on Japanese music charts, solidifying ClariS's status in the J-pop scene and earning them recognition among anime fans. Released on August 15, 2012, 'Wake Up' is ClariS's debut studio album, following their success as a duo with viral singles like 'Connect'. At this point, they were transitioning from internet sensations to mainstream J-pop artists, showcasing their pop rock and synth-pop sound in a more polished format.

Wake Up works well if you're into short bursts of energetic fun, morning motivation and positivity and catchy melodies for sing-alongs.

How many songs are on Wake Up?

Wake Up has 6 tracks, running approximately 18 minutes.

Wake Up

ClariS · 2012

18 min · 6 tracks · J-pop · pop rock · synth-pop

A vibrant blend of catchy melodies and synth-driven beats that encapsulates the energy of J-pop.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

short bursts of energetic fun
morning motivation and positivity
catchy melodies for sing-alongs
vibrant sound for upbeat moods

Maybe skip if you want

prefer longer, immersive albums
seek deep emotional introspection

Where this album fits

Career context: Released on August 15, 2012, 'Wake Up' is ClariS's debut studio album, following their success as a duo with viral singles like 'Connect'. At this point, they were transitioning from internet sensations to mainstream J-pop artists, showcasing their pop rock and synth-pop sound in a more polished format.
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