{"product_id":"utada-hikaru-distance-355745","title":"Utada Hikaru – Distance (2xLP)","description":"\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003e Brand New\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \n\n\n\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRelease details\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTracklist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Description tab content --\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 2001, Distance was the highly anticipated follow-up to Utada Hikaru’s record-breaking debut First Love, and it confirmed her status as the defining voice of early-2000s J-pop. The album expands on the R\u0026amp;B-influenced pop sound of her debut, blending sleek electronic production, hip-hop rhythms and melodic balladry with Utada’s distinctive, emotionally direct songwriting. Tracks such as “Can You Keep A Secret?”, “Wait \u0026amp; See (Risk)” and “Distance” showcase her ability to balance introspective lyrics with polished, contemporary pop arrangements, while her smooth vocal delivery gives even the most upbeat songs a reflective quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistance feels more confident and stylistically varied than its predecessor, with richer production and a broader sonic palette. The album moves between club-ready grooves, atmospheric electronic textures and heartfelt slow songs, highlighting Utada’s growing ambition as both a songwriter and producer. Commercially it became another massive success in Japan, breaking sales records in its first week and cementing Utada’s influence on a generation of J-pop artists who followed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Distance builds on Utada’s debut with more adventurous production and equally strong songwriting.” AllMusic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A polished and emotionally resonant album that confirmed Utada Hikaru as the future of Japanese pop.” The Japan Times\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“With its mix of electronic pop and heartfelt ballads, Distance showcases Utada’s growing confidence and artistry.” Pitchfork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A sophisticated follow-up that deepens the sound and emotional reach of her groundbreaking debut.” PopMatters\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\n    \u003c!-- Genres --\u003e\n    \n      \u003cp\u003eGenre: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/global-music-on-vinyl-records\"\u003eGlobal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\n    \n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Release tab content --\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist: \u003c\/strong\u003e Utada Hikaru\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel: \u003c\/strong\u003e Eastworld, Universal Music Group\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n          \n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat: \u003c\/strong\u003e LP\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnits: \u003c\/strong\u003e 2\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vinyl-records-store-australia\/country_japan\"\u003eJapan\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre: \u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/global-music-on-vinyl-records\"\u003eGlobal\u003c\/a\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle: \u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \n            \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ballad\"\u003eBallad\u003c\/a\u003e, \n          \n            \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/contemporary-r-b\"\u003eContemporary R\u0026amp;B\u003c\/a\u003e, \n          \n            \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/j-pop\"\u003eJ-Pop\u003c\/a\u003e, \n          \n            \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/synth-pop\"\u003eSynth-Pop\u003c\/a\u003e\n          \n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Tracklist tab content --\u003e\n  \n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA1 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Utada+Hikaru+Wait+\u0026amp;+See+%EF%BD%9E%E3%83%AA%E3%82%B9%E3%82%AF%EF%BD%9E\"\u003eWait \u0026amp;Amp; 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