Hikaru Utada, 25th anniversary of debut.
Hikaru Utada made her debut in 1998 and will celebrate her 25th anniversary this year in 2024. Among her many released titles, 8 particularly popular analog titles are lined up in order of best sellers!
『First Love』
Shocking debut album “First Love”.
At the countdown live on April 8, 2024, she will sing the title song “First Love” on TV for the first time in 24 years. In addition to “Automatic,” this album also includes “First Love-John Luongo Remix-” as a bonus track.
“First love”
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7th original album “Hatsukoi” Limited production analog edition.
Master engineer Bob Ludwig, who handled the CD mastering for this work, has appointed Chris Bellman (Burnie Grundman Mastering, LA), whom he trusts completely, as the cutting engineer, and the rich sound image unique to analog sound, with 3 songs on each side, is a must-hear!
“First Love/first love”
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Released as a limited edition to commemorate the release of the Netflix series “First Love”.
In addition to “First Love (2022 Mix)” which has been newly mixed in stereo by Steve Fitzmaurice and “First Love (2022 Remastering)” which has been newly mastered, both songs also include an a cappella sound source of only Hikaru Utada’s vocal track!! !
『Distance』
Includes singles such as “Can You Keep A Secret?”, the theme song for the drama “HERO”, and “Wait&See~Risk~”, as well as “Hayatochiri” as a bonus track. A masterpiece with no throwaway songs, creating a unique sound that incorporates various elements.
『HEART STATION』
The 5th album that includes songs such as “Beautiful World”, the theme for “Evangelion: New Theatrical Version: Introduction”, and “I’m a Kuma”. This work also includes the ballad version of “Flavor Of Life,” which became a sensation in the drama “Hana Yori Dango.”
『DEEP RIVER』
This is the 3rd album that starts with “SAKURA Drops” and includes 4 single numbers including “Traveling”, one of Hikaru Utada’s signature songs.
He presents works in which he has grown as a songwriter, and a newly evolved Hikaru world that expresses his deep humanity as a singer.
『ULTRA BLUE』
This is the analog version of his 4th album, which includes songs such as “COLORS”, “When Someone’s Wishes Come True”, “Be My Last”, “Passion”, “Keep Tryin”’, and others.
Also included is “One Night Magic” featuring THE BACK HORN vocalist Shoji Yamada as a guest, as well as bonus tracks.
『Ghosts』
Produced the theme song for the NHK TV drama series “Toto Nee-chan”, “Hanabou wo Kimi ni”, “Midsummer Tori Ame”, “Sakura Nagashi”, “Two Hours Dake no Vacation” featuring Ringo Shiina, and Hikaru Utada’s songs. This is the 6th album that includes songs such as “Tomodachi” in which Nariaki Obukuro participates.
◆ ◆Also recommended◆ ◆
The long-awaited LP version of Yo-Sea’s first album “Sea of Love”, known for Hikaru Utada’s “Too Proud (Remix) feat. Yo-Sea”!
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All-time best album “SCIENCE FICTION”
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Hikaru Utada selected for April’s Monthly Tower Push!
Pushing the best album “SCIENCE FICTION” to all stores!
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