What is the best Begin album to start with?

The best album to start with is "Tokyo Ocean" (1998). It's the most representative of what makes Begin worth hearing.

How many albums does Begin have?

Begin has 39 releases in their discography, including 33 albums.

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Q: Who is Begin for?

If you're into J-pop, Begin is worth your time. The music pulses with a rhythmic clarity that evokes movement while layering textural shifts that create tension and release throughout each track.

The music pulses with a rhythmic clarity that evokes movement while layering textural shifts that create tension and release throughout each track.

J-pop

Japan Est. 1989

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The album

Tokyo Ocean (1998)

Represents the rhythmic clarity and textural shifts that define Begin's sound, providing an accessible experience for new listeners.

The song

“Shimanchu nu Takara”

Features an engaging hook that captures Begin's unique style, making it a strong introduction for those unfamiliar with their music.

Where to go

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Tokyo Ocean

1998

Features an engaging hook that captures Begin's unique style, making it a strong introduction for those unfamiliar with their music.

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About Begin

Begin plays a crucial role in shaping the contemporary J-pop landscape, infusing it with a sense of emotional authenticity and introspective depth that resonates with listeners.

By marrying catchy melodies with poignant narratives, they have carved out a space where personal storytelling becomes a shared experience, inviting audiences to engage in a collective yet individual exploration of feelings and moments. Their creative process emphasizes a seamless blend of technology and human emotion, often utilizing digital production techniques that enhance the intimate nature of their songs. This innovative approach not only captures the complexity of modern life but also reflects the intricacies of relationships and identity in an increasingly digital world, encouraging listeners to find solace in both the sound and the story. The songwriting typically revolves around themes of longing, self-discovery, and the bittersweet nature of connection. With a tone that balances sincerity and subtle irony, Begin crafts lyrics that evoke vivid imagery while leaving room for interpretation. Their storytelling often unfolds through impressionistic snapshots rather than linear narratives, allowing for a deeper emotional resonance.

33 studio albums· 39 total releases· 2 decades· Japan

Full discography

Begin's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.

39 releases • 33 albums • 1990–2017

Type:

Studio albums (32)

Grouped by decade — 4 eras.

2010s (5)

2000s (18)

1990s (7)

Undated (2)

CM COMPILATION Twelve Steps

BEGIN ライブ大全集

Compilations (3)

Singles (4)

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Begin

Start here

Where to go

Tokyo Ocean

About Begin

Full discography

Studio albums (32)

2010s (5)

ビギンのマルシャ ショーラ2

Sugar Cane Cable Network

ビギンの一五一会BOX

トロピカルフーズ

ビギンの島唄 オモトタケオ3

2000s (18)

ビギンの一五一会 2

BEGINライブ大全集

オキナワン フール オーケストラ

Beginning

フォレスト グリーン

リーフライン

オーシャンライン

Ocean Line

ビギンの一五一会 ドライブインシアター

ビギンの一五一会 58ドライブ

ビギンの一五一会

ビギンの島唄〜オモトタケオ2〜

ミュージック・フロム・ビー・ワイ・ジー

どこかで夢が口笛を吹く夜

音楽旅団

グライダー

BEGIN

ビギンの島唄〜オモトタケオ〜

1990s (7)

BEGIN BALLADS

Tokyo Ocean

音楽旅団2

CMコンピレーション・トゥエルヴ・ステップス

USED

Chhaban Night

THE ROOTS

Undated (2)

CM COMPILATION Twelve Steps

BEGIN ライブ大全集

Compilations (3)

ビギンの島唄 オモトタケオのがベスト

BEGIN BEST 1990-2000

BEGIN シングル大全集

Singles (4)

Shimanchu nu Takara

Birthday Song

Sayonara, Soshite Arigatō

Blue Snow

ビギンのマルシャショーラ2

ビギンの島唄オモトタケオ3

オキナワンフールオーケストラ

フォレストグリーン

ビギンの一五一会ドライブインシアター

ビギンの島唄オモトタケオのがベスト