About this album
Where they were
Released on January 1, 2008, 'Guilty' marked Ayumi Hamasaki's seventh studio album during a period of notable artistic exploration. Following her commercially successful album 'Secret' (2006), this release further solidified her status as a leading figure in J-pop while experimenting with darker themes and sounds.
Why it matters
'Guilty' debuted at number one on the Oricon Albums Chart and showcased Hamasaki's ability to evolve artistically, appealing to both longstanding fans and new listeners. The album's reception underscored her influence on the J-pop genre, particularly in integrating various musical styles into mainstream pop.
Essential tracks
- "(don’t) Leave me alone" — This track features haunting melodies paired with poignant lyrics about loneliness, encapsulating the album's emotional depth.
- "GUILTY" — The title track stands out with its powerful chorus and driving beats, representing the thematic core of guilt and introspection.
- "glitter" — An upbeat anthem that contrasts the album's heavier themes, 'glitter' highlights Hamasaki's signature ability to blend joy with complexity.
Release Date
January 1, 2008
Artist Origin
Japan
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Mirror 1:56
- 2 (don’t) Leave me alone 4:16
- 3 talkin’ 2 myself 4:53
- 4 decision 4:20
- 5 GUILTY 4:32
- 6 fated 5:34
- 7 Together When… 5:12
- 8 Marionette –prelude– 1:12
- 9 Marionette 4:34
- 10 The Judgement Day 1:39
- 11 glitter 4:52
- 12 MY ALL 5:25
- 13 reBiRTH 1:38
- 14 untitled 〜for her〜 5:33
Disc 2
- 1 距愛 〜Distance Love〜 (glitter/fated) <short film>
- 2 talkin’ 2 myself <video clip> 4:52
- 3 decision <video clip>
- 4 Together When… <video clip>
- 5 Marionette <video clip>
- 6 (don’t) Leave me alone <video clip>
- 7 glitter <making clip>
- 8 fated <making clip>
- 9 talkin’ 2 myself <making clip>
- 10 decision <making clip>
- 11 Together When… <making clip>
- 12 Marionette <making clip>
- 13 (don’t) Leave me alone <making clip>
