Top tracks — play these first
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WORLD OF FANTASY Start here — This title track encapsulates the album's theme with its energetic rhythms and lush synth layers, showcasing Capsule's signature sound evolution.
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KEEP HOPE ALIVE — With its uplifting chorus and infectious beat, this song represents the optimistic core of the album, appealing to both J-pop aficionados and dance music fans alike.
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I JUST WANNA XXX YOU — Combining playful lyrics with a catchy hook, this track exemplifies Capsule's ability to merge cheekiness with polished production, making it a standout hit.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong production and catchy melodies but has some uneven pacing due to its length and bonus tracks.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with consistent beats, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and melodic shifts.
- Several tracks incorporate vocal layering and harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly in the choruses.
- The album includes two extended mixes at the end, which offer alternative interpretations of earlier tracks rather than new material.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- wave-like pacing experiences
- energetic rhythmic escapism
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Expanded Capsule's reach and popularity in the early 2010s J-pop scene.
- Career context
- Released on May 25, 2011, 'World of Fantasy' was Capsule's sixth studio album, following their critically acclaimed release 'Player' from 2009. At this point in their career, Capsule had solidified their reputation as pioneers of the Shibuya-kei genre while exploring more mainstream dance influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Perfume· Kyary Pamyu Pamyu· Towa Tei
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 OPEN THE GATE 1:27
- 2 WORLD OF FANTASY Start here 6:11
- 3 I JUST WANNA XXX YOU 4:15
- 4 STRIKER 5:54
- 5 KEEP HOPE ALIVE 4:05
- 6 I WILL 5:37
- 7 WHAT iS LOVE 5:32
- 8 I CANT SAY I LIKE YOU 3:37
- 9 PRIME TIME 5:42
- 10 CLOSE THE GATE 1:34
Disc 2
- 1 WORLD OF FANTASY (Extended-Mix) 8:47
- 2 STRIKER (Extended-Mix) 6:56
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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