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Chage and Aska

folk rock, pop rock, rock music

Japan

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Sound in a sentence: "With sweeping melodies anchored by intricate vocal harmonies and a rhythmic pulse that builds emotional momentum, their music resonates as both reflective and uplifting."
Chage and Aska hold a significant place in the landscape of Japanese music, having shaped the sound of the '80s and '90s with their evocative melodies and poignant lyrics. Their ability to deftly navigate themes of love, loss, and nostalgia resonates deeply with listeners, making their music a cultural touchstone for generations.
Chage and Aska hold a significant place in the landscape of Japanese music, having shaped the sound of the '80s and '90s with their evocative melodies and poignant lyrics. Their ability to deftly navigate themes of love, loss, and nostalgia resonates deeply with listeners, making their music a cultural touchstone for generations. They not only defined a particular sound but also influenced countless artists who followed, integrating emotional storytelling with accessible pop sensibilities. Their approach to songwriting is marked by rich harmonies and an intricate interplay between vocals, where Chage's smooth tenor complements Aska's powerful delivery. This dynamic creates a compelling tension that drives their songs forward, often employing lush arrangements that enhance the emotional weight of their narratives. The duo’s innovative use of vocal layering and instrumentation allows for moments of introspection amid soaring choruses, effectively drawing listeners into their world. Commonly exploring themes of longing and self-reflection, their lyrics often take on a conversational tone that balances sincerity with subtle irony. This duality allows for deeper engagement as they weave stories that feel both personal and universally relatable, inviting listeners to connect with their own experiences through the music.

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Discography

64 releases • 40 studio • 1981–2007
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Albums ()

Double

Double

2007

NOT AT ALL

NOT AT ALL

2001

NO DOUBT

NO DOUBT

1999

CODE NAME.2 SISTER MOON

CODE NAME.2 SISTER MOON

1996

NO PAIN NO GAIN

NO PAIN NO GAIN

1995

RED HILL

RED HILL

1993

GUYS

GUYS

1992

TREE

TREE

1991

SEE YA

SEE YA

1990

Pride

Pride

1989

Energy

Energy

1988

Rhapsody

Rhapsody

1988

Mr.ASIA

Mr.ASIA

1987

Turning Point

Turning Point

1986

Mix Blood

Mix Blood

1986

Z=One

Z=One

1985

INSIDE

INSIDE

1984

CHAGE&ASUKA IV -21世紀-

CHAGE&ASUKA IV -21世紀-

1983

MTV Unplugged Live

MTV Unplugged Live

Yin&Yang

Yin&Yang

Asian Communications Best

Asian Communications Best

Snow Mail

Snow Mail

Greatest Hits

Greatest Hits

Standing Ovation

Standing Ovation

Singles - The European Collection

Singles - The European Collection

STAMP

STAMP

SUPER BEST

SUPER BEST

SUPER BEST BOX SINGLE HISTORY 1979-1994 AND Snow Mail

SUPER BEST BOX SINGLE HISTORY 1979-1994 AND Snow Mail

SUPER BEST II

SUPER BEST II

THE BEST

THE BEST

THE STORY of BALLAD

THE STORY of BALLAD

THE STORY of BALLAD II

THE STORY of BALLAD II

CHAGE&ASKA THE LONGEST TOUR MEMORIAL

CHAGE&ASKA THE LONGEST TOUR MEMORIAL

CHAGE&ASKA VERY BEST ROLL OVER 20TH

CHAGE&ASKA VERY BEST ROLL OVER 20TH

CHAGE and ASKA 25th Anniversary BOX

CHAGE and ASKA 25th Anniversary BOX

CHAGE and ASKA VERY BEST NOTHING BUT C&A

CHAGE and ASKA VERY BEST NOTHING BUT C&A

1979-1982 BEST

1979-1982 BEST

1983.9.30 CHAGE&ASUKA LIVE IN YOYOGI STADIUM

1983.9.30 CHAGE&ASUKA LIVE IN YOYOGI STADIUM

CD BOX-5

CD BOX-5

CHAGE&ASKA LIVE IN KOREA 韓日親善コンサート Aug.2000

CHAGE&ASKA LIVE IN KOREA 韓日親善コンサート Aug.2000

Singles ()

Man and Woman

Man and Woman

2007

Here & There

Here & There

2007

Seamless Singles

Seamless Singles

2004

Yume no Tsubute

Yume no Tsubute

2001

C-46

C-46

2001

Rocket no Ki no Shitade

Rocket no Ki no Shitade

2001

Mure

Mure

1999

River

River

1996

Something There

Something There

1995

Heart/Natural/On Your Mark

Heart/Natural/On Your Mark

1994

You are free

You are free

1993

Yah Yah Yah / Yume no Bannin

Yah Yah Yah / Yume no Bannin

1993

no no darlin'

no no darlin'

1992

if

if

1992

Say Yes

Say Yes

1991

Love Song

Love Song

1989

Trip

Trip

1988

Sailor Man

Sailor Man

1987

Count Down

Count Down

1986

Moon Light Blues

Moon Light Blues

1984

Hanayaka ni Kizutsuite

Hanayaka ni Kizutsuite

1983

Marionette

Marionette

1983

Kitakaze Monogatari

Kitakaze Monogatari

1982

Otoko to Onna

Otoko to Onna

1981

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