Weathering with You
Radwimps · 2019
66 min · 31 tracks · indie rock
A tender blend of orchestral arrangements and emotive rock, encapsulating the essence of youthful yearning and environmental themes.
Top tracks — play these first
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愛にできることはまだあるかい（Movie edit） — This track encapsulates the film's central themes of love and sacrifice, featuring soaring melodies that underline the emotional climax of the story.
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グランドエスケープ（Movie edit） — With its anthemic chorus and lush instrumentation, this song serves as a pivotal moment in the narrative, evoking feelings of hope amidst despair.
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晴天と喪失 — This track captures a poignant moment of reflection and loss, blending delicate piano lines with heartfelt vocal delivery to underscore the character's emotional journey.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends orchestral and rock elements effectively, creating an engaging narrative experience.
What we noticed
- The album features orchestral arrangements that frequently swell and recede, creating a dynamic emotional landscape.
- Several tracks incorporate sound effects and dialogue snippets from the film, enhancing the narrative connection.
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo feel, while the latter half introduces more varied tempos and climactic moments.
- Many tracks end with unresolved chords, contributing to a sense of longing and anticipation.
- 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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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- atmospheric background focus
- gradual builds and payoffs
- contagious sense of wonder
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified Radwimps' reputation post 'Your Name', gaining wider recognition.
- Career context
- Released on July 19, 2019, 'Weathering with You' marks Radwimps' first major work following their successful collaboration on the film 'Your Name.' This album further solidified their position as a leading force in anime soundtracks while showcasing their ability to weave storytelling into music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Asian Kung-Fu Generation· Ling Tosite Sigure· THE ORAL CIGARETTES
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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愛にできることはまだあるかい（Movie edit）
The lyrics shift from introspective thoughts about love's limitations to a powerful affirmation of hope and resilience.
This progression reflects a deeper narrative arc, illustrating the characters' struggles while simultaneously fostering a sense of optimism that defines the album's spirit.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 「天気の子」のテーマ 0:41
- 2 優しさの味 0:48
- 3 K&A 初訪問 1:49
- 4 占秘館へようこそ 0:53
- 5 K&A 入社式 1:03
- 6 風たちの声（Movie edit） 2:37
- 7 陽菜、救出 1:47
- 8 晴れゆく空 2:13
- 9 空の海 0:59
- 10 御宅訪問 3:42
- 11 初の晴れ女バイト 1:19
- 12 祝祭（Movie edit） 2:36
- 13 花火大会 3:04
- 14 気象神社 2:40
- 15 芝公園 3:11
- 16 二つの告白 1:36
- 17 首都危機 1:37
- 18 真夏の雪 1:18
- 19 天気の力 1:22
- 20 家族の時間 2:33
- 21 消えゆく陽菜 1:08
- 22 永遠の雲の上 0:52
- 23 晴天と喪失 2:45
- 24 帆高、逃走〜子供達の画策 3:01
- 25 バイクチェイス 0:59
- 26 陽菜と、走る帆高 2:23
- 27 愛にできることはまだあるかい（Movie edit） 2:30
- 28 グランドエスケープ（Movie edit） 3:08
- 29 ふたたびの、雨 0:44
- 30 大丈夫（Movie edit） 4:18
- 31 愛にできることはまだあるかい 6:54
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