City pop perfect for creating a romantic date atmosphere (Adults Only)
City pop is really surging right now, with rising young bands entering the spotlight.Are you one of the many who started with recent tracks and are now digging into the classics?Here, we’re introducing a mix of new and old city pop songs that are perfect for setting the mood on a date.
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[Adults Only] City Pop Perfect for Creating a Date Atmosphere (71–80)
DOWN TOWNShugā Beibu
It’s a band known for having Tatsuro Yamashita and Taeko Onuki as members! This song, released in 1975, is a signature track that could be considered a forerunner of city pop.
It truly has that urban pop vibe and is perfect for a drive date!
Illuminated by the moonTin Pan Aree
Tin Pan Alley is a band formed mainly by Haruomi Hosono and Shigeru Suzuki, both formerly of Happy End.
This song was created by two members who would later become husband and wife: it was composed by Masataka Matsutoya, with lyrics by Yumi Arai.
Love-struck ButterflyYamaguchi Mioko
It’s an oriental-tinged pop track that feels very A.O.R! Amid the light, breezy vocal delivery, the smooth, glossy tone of the voice is lovely, too.
With its charming synth-pop vibe, it’s the kind of song that seems like it would liven up the atmosphere!
[Adults Only] Ideal City Pop for Creating a Date Atmosphere (81–90)
Love StepEtsu Miharu
This is Miharu Koshi’s debut song, known for her striking performances singing while playing the piano—she was even called the female Shinji Harada! The album that includes this track, Toy Box Act 1, is also famous as a city pop classic.
It’s a stylish tune with a Latin flair!
NEW ERANulbarich
This is a song by Nulbarich, a band formed in 2016.
It’s included on their 2016 album “Guess Who?”.
The fresh, breezy sound is easy on the ears.
How about listening to it while walking hand in hand with your partner?
RIDETENDRE
This is a song by TENDRE, the solo project of multiplayer Taro Kawahara.
It was released as a digital single in 2018.
I love how the track gradually builds in excitement! It would make a delightful date with a lover feel even more vibrant.
Cruisin’ Cruisin’bonobos
If you’re looking for something to listen to on a nighttime date, this is it! It’s a track by bonobos, a band from Osaka Prefecture.
It’s included on their 2016 album “23-ku.” The mellow sound will make your time with your partner even sweeter.
It’s soothing, gentle city pop.