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Walpurgis

Aimer · 2021

75 min · 37 tracks · J-pop · jazz

Aimer's haunting vocals intertwine with cinematic instrumentation, creating an ethereal and introspective soundscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • ethereal soundscapes for introspection
  • wave-like pacing with dynamic flow
  • haunting vocals for deep reflection
  • late-night solitude with depth
  • immersive experience with emotional peaks

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of upbeat tempos
  • prefer standalone catchy tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on April 14, 2021, 'Walpurgis' is Aimer's fifth studio album, following her acclaimed project 'Penny Rain'. By this time, she had established herself as a leading figure in the J-pop scene, known for her unique blending of pop and jazz elements. This album showcases her artistic evolution and deepening lyrical themes.
Stylistic neighbors
Lisa· Eir Aoi· Yuki Kajiura

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Walpurgis -prologue- 2:23
  • 2 STAND‐ALONE 4:45
  • 3 cold rain 3:50
  • 4 トリル 5:20
  • 5 地球儀 3:52
  • 6 SPARK‐AGAIN 4:02
  • 7 wonderland 5:03
  • 8 Torches 4:54
  • 9 marie 5:06
  • 10 ever after 3:56
  • 11 hollow‐mas 2:52
  • 12 季路 5:52
  • 13 春はゆく 5:05
  • 14 Walpurgis 4:02

Disc 2

  • 1 STAND‐ALONE
  • 2 3min
  • 3 Black Bird
  • 4 Brave Shine
  • 5 Daisy
  • 6 コイワズライ
  • 7 I beg you
  • 8 ONE
  • 9 Torches
  • 10 twoface
  • 11 Sailing
  • 12 Blind to you
  • 13 ポラリス
  • 14 AM02:00 – AM03:00 – AM04:00
  • 15 Stand By You
  • 16 We Two
  • 17 夜行列車 ~nothing to lose~
  • 18 STAND‐ALONE
  • 19 Torches 5:01
  • 20 春はゆく 5:05
  • 21 SPARK‐AGAIN 4:10
  • 22 wonderland
  • 23 地球儀

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