Label: EASTWORLD
Release Date: May 12, 1999
Description
Fanfare is the debut studio album by the beloved Japanese indie-pop band advantage Lucy—a record overflowing with bright guitars, adorable melodies, and the unmistakably sweet vocals of Aiko. Released in 1999, this album captures everything fans cherish about Lucy: youthful charm, sentimental songwriting, and that irresistible feeling of wanting to pick up a guitar and sing along.
Each track blends airy guitar pop with soft emotional undercurrents, making Fanfare a soundtrack for slow afternoons, gentle nostalgia, and the quiet joys of everyday life. Reading the lyrics feels like your heart being gently squeezed—bittersweet, warm, and sentimental in the most Lucy way.
A perfect piece for fans of Japanese indie pop, Shibuya-kei–adjacent sounds, and collectors seeking classic late-90s releases.
Tracklist
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メトロ (Metro)
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Solaris
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シトラス (Citrus)
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真昼 (Mahiru)
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カタクリの花
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smile again
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グッバイ (Goodbye)
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8月のボサ (August Bossa)
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so
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Armond
Why Collect This Album
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A defining early work of advantage Lucy
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Classic late-90s Japanese indie pop with heartfelt charm
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Aiko’s cute and emotionally resonant vocals
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Full of nostalgic, gentle melodies perfect for lovers of guitar pop