[Utada Hikaru] 58th Thread: New album BAD Mode, out 19.1.2022

[ShiniTakashi]

It is a bit lame that the album feels so bare, but at least the tracks are all top-tier Utada.
The only song I don't like is "PINK BLOOD".

[bluegie]

I'm not sure whether I should order the vinyls. I kinda want to get DR and HS, and maybe Fantôme as well. But those are not cheap with shipping.

And the tracklist... Well not too surprised, still a tiny bit disappointed. Also, don't really feel BADモード (yet), probably the mv is too distracting (lol).

Originally Posted by thinkingoutloud89

Will order all vinyls too. But in two batches I guess.

You better order them soon. They were all sold out on cdjapan a few hours ago, but now cdjapan accepts orders again. Who knows when the vinyls will be sold out again...

[Gubsi]

sad its like only 4 new songs, but tbh i love all of these songs i've heard.
so overall its an incredible album for me so far.

also BADモード (song) leaked a week ago and wasn't into it at first, but this is a song that needs time and when it clicks it really clicks.


i'm so happy i couldn't sleep last night so i could preorder all of the vinyls as soon as they popped up on cdjapan

[thinkingoutloud89]

Just ordered all vinyls . Shipping was half the price for the complete bundle.
Sad there is no EP for SC2s second disc.

[minkAYuko]

Originally Posted by thinkingoutloud89

Again - I told you guys to stop listening to singles
Except for FMF and OLK everything is new to me. Win win.

Will order all vinyls too. But in two batches I guess.

^but her songs are so good! we can't help ourselves T_T.

BADmode is so hot!

[bluegie]

Originally Posted by thinkingoutloud89

Just ordered all vinyls . Shipping was half the price for the complete bundle.
Sad there is no EP for SC2s second disc.

Half the price? Darn! I should ordered all then. Is it cdjapan or somewhere else?

I only ordered DR and HS in the end, cuz those two albums are the ones I want the most. And just checked, only BADモード and Distance are available on cdjapan.

[thinkingoutloud89]

Originally Posted by bluegie

Half the price? Darn! I should ordered all then. Is it cdjapan or somewhere else?

I only ordered DR and HS in the end, cuz those two albums are the ones I want the most. And just checked, only BADモード and Distance are available on cdjapan.

When I tried to order the first three I had to pay 70 Dollar shipping, now I paid 80 for all seven.

[jean-baptiste]

I haven't listened to any of the songs on the tracklist, ever. So it's all completely new to me. I'm excited!

[Katsuyuki012]

It seems that 気分じゃないの (Not In The Mood) is 7 and a half minutes long, while Somewhere Near Marseilles lasts almost 12 minutes.

[Gubsi]

yes it leaked on jpopsuki in FLAC. it will be available on japanese sites in 1 hour

[Gubsi]

dear lord... this album is so good...
i literally love every single song

[hud]

her son plays violin in BADモード (song) and sings in Not in the Mood. cute!

album is a masterpiece btw.

[Ashen Twilight]

This album is so cohesive and honestly my fave overall album since their return from hiatus, even though there are songs on Fantome and Hatsukoi I enjoy more individually, at least for now. Having not listened to any songs beforehand aside from One Last Kiss definitely helped imo.

BAD Mode has such a “scandalous” outro I’m so into it. The only song I’m not sure on is PINK BLOOD, but that seems to be a common thing. I can easily get lost with Somewhere in Marseille, which may be the point given the length. Def my fave.

Question tho: Find Love or Kirei no Hito?

[koumori]

Originally Posted by hud

her son plays violin in BADモード (song)

Omg really?? Where did you read this?

The album has no skips for me, as expected. I can't wait for the concert today

[bluegie]

I'm listening to the entire album now on Apple music. I feel sad to say this but I can't get into the new songs so far (except Find Love, both versions, which I haven't listened yet). Though so far I really like the flow of the album. Just like many people said, this album is very cohesive in terms of arrangements. And somehow I appreciate more to the previous songs I didn't really like (Time, Darenimo, etc.). Also I think she tuned up a bit in some of her singles.

Atm I think this could be a stronger album than Hatsukoi, but I like Hatsukoi's singles more.

[thinkingoutloud89]

Originally Posted by Ashen Twilight

This album is so cohesive and honestly my fave overall album since their return from hiatus, even though there are songs on Fantome and Hatsukoi I enjoy more individually, at least for now. Having not listened to any songs beforehand aside from One Last Kiss definitely helped imo.

BAD Mode has such a “scandalous” outro I’m so into it. The only song I’m not sure on is PINK BLOOD, but that seems to be a common thing. I can easily get lost with Somewhere in Marseille, which may be the point given the length. Def my fave.

Question tho: Find Love or Kirei no Hito?

Hmm I like the album but I can't see myself listening to SiM on its own. I hate too long songs.

[ShiniTakashi]

Album is great, but Somewhere Near Marseilles isn't for me lol
12 minutes of what feels like the same thing over and over...I def will not be seeking it out to listen to.

[Gubsi]

this album is probably going to be one of my faves, I'm so in love with the album...
from someone that has a big appreciation of electronic and experimental music, tracks like SIM feels immaculate to me. for me the sound + lyrics... I get it.

also the live sessions? They sounded great and I gagged they performed Hotel Lobby and About Me... where is the Exodus vinyl?

[summerain]

Originally Posted by Gubsi

this album is probably going to be one of my faves, I'm so in love with the album...
from someone that has a big appreciation of electronic and experimental music, tracks like SIM feels immaculate to me. for me the sound + lyrics... I get it.

also the live sessions? They sounded great and I gagged they performed Hotel Lobby and About Me... where is the Exodus vinyl?

ARE YOU KIDDING? OMG, I really want to see it right now.

[Andrenekoi]

Oh shit, finally the weird album I have been waiting since Exodus!
Thanks Godtada!