Emerald, a six-piece band from Japan, has been captivating fans with their groovy, urban, and sophisticated songwriting under the slogan \’Night Urban Pops. The album opens with A1, \’You & I,\’ which opens with a pleasant floating sensation created by the harmony between the lustrous, rich, nighttime mood of the sound and the emotion-filled falsetto vocals of vocalist Yosuke Nakano. The song continues with A2 \’in the mood,\’ a neo-soul number reminiscent of D\’Angelo, and A3 \’Pendulum,\’ a rather fresh J-pop approach with it\’s modulation of the chorus, and the song\’s outstanding mellowness makes you want to close your eyes and listen. This is a masterpiece that establishes their one and only sound, which cannot be described only in the context of city pop. LISTEN: https://youtu. Be/gn99maXA35c SIDE A 1. You & I 2. in the mood 3. Pendulum 4. Strange Birds 5. Sakasa No Me SIDE B 1. Rakuen 2. Kieta Kagerou 3. Falling Night 4. Matenrou No Labyrinth 5. Lovin\’ 6. Lullaby Label: Jet SetUPC: 4582782931551Release Date: May 16, 2025