This is so lovely. A set of sunny pop songs eliciting nostalgia and pure joy that i just can't get enough of. Despite the language barrier, these melodies will remain etched in your memory long after a spin. It's proof that good music is universal.

Grave🍉

I want to eat this album..

Yea no this thing is stellar. “For Lovers” is possibly one of the chilliest records I’ve heard in a minute. It’s an amazing fusion of jazz-pop and a bit of soul and funk that just makes this whole thing super lively. The relaxing and soulful singing that makes this album feel so alive is incredible. Both singers Yusuke Nagai and Kaori Sakakibara do an absolutely breathtaking performance throughout the whole record and inject this up-beat ... read more

maryfreegirl

God I've seen what you do for others
(Gave me professor layton vibes at points so pretty nice stuff!!)

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blickrosssssss

really lives up to its charming title, the songs here are fuzzy, lo-fi, calm and pretty cozy.
there are also a fair share of melancholic instrumentals, what i mean by that is that the instrumentals are colder, more stripped-back like on track 2 where the beautiful instrumental is more chill and atmospheric rather than energetic, but also if you wanna contrast the melancholic tones you can also interpret this project with a rather more positive and warm theme, like track 2 and track 3 have their ... read more

KAYTRA777THA2ND

100

For Lovers is an album that feels like a carefully preserved memory. Released in 2004 the record blends elements of bossa nova, jazz, soft rock and city pop into a sound that is remarkably gentle, elegant and emotionally resonant more than two decades after its release For Lovers continues to captivate listeners with its understated beauty and timeless atmosphere from the opening moments the album establishes a mood of quiet intimacy the arrangements are delicate and meticulously crafted, ... read more

outlanderok

Its fine really, i just dont get how its so acclaimed

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Track List

1	恋人へ 1:15	87
2	ひろがるなみだ 4:34	92
3	最終列車は25時 4:23	95
4	日曜日のお別れ 5:06	91
5	明日になれば僕は 3:51	89
6	雨のメッセージ 5:26	90
7	愛の言葉 3:46	90
8	恋は月の蔭に 5:09	90