We discuss how Utada’s unique background, artistry, and lyrical perspective reshaped the Japanese music landscape, set new industry standards, and laid the foundation for a career that would span decades.
From underground beginnings to instant icon status, this episode unpacks the origins of a legend.
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0:00 - Intro
1:56 - A Brief History of J-Pop
4:52 - The Beginnings, Cubic U and "Precious"
6:11 - "Close To You"
12:58 - "Automatic" / "Time Will Tell"
20:45 - "Movin' On Without You"
25:41 - "First Love" album and single
33:13 - "Addicted To You"
37:50 - "Wait and See -Risk-", "For You" / "Time Limit" and "Can You Keep A Secret?"
39:28 - POP QUIZ! Give us your answers in the comments for a shout-out!
46:07 - "Distance" album
References:
“Close To You” (Cubic U) MV https://youtu.be/w3pOdc6i224?si=EwbsM7eDmV13-8Qe
“Automatic” MV https://youtu.be/-9DxpPiE458?si=8aBT8yqGPUM_qVbw
“Automatic” Live 1999 https://youtu.be/OTGTqh1w8kg?si=whRESvduf5HOMe9G
“Movin’ On Without You” MV https://youtu.be/9qU-JVtvXKw?si=5rVv1tpS_7ZI36xt
“First Love” MV https://youtu.be/o1sUaVJUeB0?si=TD3m8sustCmkkDA3
“Addicted To You” MV https://youtu.be/h6EqqOiTiwk?si=2PvmPLJQTaalfuhX
“Wait & See ～リスク～” MV https://youtu.be/zIEf-xJ8VE4?si=MiSTN2uT4VQt0fxs
“For You” MV https://youtu.be/iJoNSuGpjNc?si=xRcKdcVGTK9AqbB9
“タイム・リミット” MV https://youtu.be/evvXqGJk1T8?si=3e0pLl-yBJSqTdrh
“Can You Keep A Secret?” MV https://youtu.be/SRQbQ_nd4fc?si=xU2xWILIUKS_m2Qw
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