[Exclusive to @Loppi and HMV] “NOW×HMV” Volume 2! Celebrating HMV’s 35 years with timeless Western music hits! The Western music compilation album “NOW×HMV 35th” goes on sale today!
Lawson Entertainment, Inc. Press release: October 3, 2025 To Members of the Press [@Loppi・HMV Exclusive] “NOW×HMV” Part 2! Connecting 35 Years of HMV with Timeless Western Hits! The Western music compilation album “NOW×HMV 35th” is on sale today!
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https://www.hmv.co.jp/product/detail/16204403 <Songs> ■DISC 1: 1990-1999
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/34304/601/34304-601-e274b53632b39bdcc9a58c58349ab1bb-1688×1321.png This album features a collection of classic songs that defined the ’90s, from the new wave of UK indie to the golden age of R&B. Primal Scream’s “Movin’ On Up” and The La’s “There She Goes” are classics well-known in Japan through commercials and movies. Lenny Kravitz’s “It Ain’t Over ‘Til It’s Over” and The Cardigans’ “Lovefool” are classic love songs that Western music fans have heard. Additionally, tracks such as TLC’s “Waterfalls” and The Chemical Brothers’ “Block Rockin’ Beats” are iconic of the ’90s club scene and R&B boom. This lineup vividly evokes the atmosphere of an era strongly linked to music TV and fashion. 01. Primal Scream / Movin’ On Up 02. The La’s / There She Goes 03. Vanessa Paradis / Be My Baby 04. Lenny Kravitz / It Ain’t Over ‘Til It’s Over 05. The Cardigans / Lovefool 06. Tribe Called Quest / Can I Kick It? 07. Beats International / Dub Be Good To Me 08. The Chemical Brothers / Block Rockin’ Beats 09. Zhane / Hey Mr. D.J. 10. TLC / Waterfalls 11. Paula Abdul / Rush Rush (Single Version) 12. Swing Out Sister / Am I The Same Girl 13. Des’ree / Life 14. New Radicals / You Get What You Give 15. Chumbawamba / Tubthumping 16. MC Hammer / U Can’t Touch This 17. C C Music Factory / Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now) 18. Cher / Believe 19. K-Ci & JoJo / All My Life 20. Babyface / Every Time I Close My Eyes ■DISC 2: 2000-2009
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/34304/601/34304-601-933effcf43600a61f8bd4011867632ff-1691×1321.png The 2000s, marking the dawn of a new century, were a time when pop and club culture flourished. Bon Jovi’s “It’s My Life” is an immortal anthem that has been played countless times on Japanese sports programs and commercials. The Black Eyed Peas’ “I Gotta Feeling” is known worldwide as a party tune, a staple at weddings and events. Kylie Minogue’s “Can’t Get You Out of My Head” is a classic that has long been loved as background music in Japanese shops. This album also includes a wide range of songs, from R&B to girl pop, such as Ne-Yo’s “Sexy Love” and Lily Allen’s “Smile.” This album is packed with hits that represent the 2000s, bringing back memories of your youth. 01. OutKast / Hey Ya! 02. N.E.R.D / She Wants to Move 03. Black Eyed Peas / I Gotta Feeling 04. Keshia Cole / Love 05. Ne-Yo / Sexy Love 06. Bennie Man / Dude 07. Lily Allen / Smile 08. Kylie Minogue / Can’t Get You Out Of My Head 09. Sheryl Crow / Soak Up The Sun 10. Bon Jovi / It’s My Life 11. Jet / Are You Gonna Be My Girl 12. The Fratellis / Flathead 13. The Music / The People 14. MIKA / Grace Kelly 15. Bent Fabric / Juke Box (Radio Edit) 16. Snow Patorl / Chasing Cars 17. Maroon 5 / Sunday Morning 18. Corinne Bailey Rae / Put Your Records On 19. Donovan Frankenreiter Feat. Jack Johnson / Free 20. Feist / 1234 ■DISC 3: 2010-2025
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/34304/601/34304-601-a1aac2c5f4a0cbf96d2f319786c23c6d-1997×1001.png This album features songs that epitomize the era of social media and streaming. The Chainsmokers’ “Closer” became an explosive hit among younger generations through YouTube and social media. “Another Day of Sun” from the film “La La Land” sparked a musical film boom, and the soundtrack has enjoyed long-running sales in Japan. Furthermore, many chart regulars since the 2010s, such as OneRepublic’s “I Ain’t Worried,” Ariana Grande’s “Break Free,” and The 1975’s “Chocolate,” were also used as songs in the blockbuster film “Top Gun: Maverick” (2022), have been chart regulars. From the latest hits to classics, this collection encapsulates the appeal of contemporary Western music. 01. The Avalanches / Because I’m Me 02. Haim / The Steps 03. The 1975 / Chocolate 04. The Chainsmokers / Closer (feat. Halsey) 05. Sabrina Carpenter / Espesso 06. La La Land Cast / Another Day of Sun (From “La La Land” Soundtrack) 07. Jon Batiste / Calling Your Name 08. One Republic / I Ain’t Worried 09. Shawn Mendes / If I Can’t Have You 10. Ariana Grande / Break Free (feat. Zedd) 11. Lady Gaga / Born This Way 12. Jennifer Lopez / On The Floor 13. Ellie Goulding / Burn 14. Che’nelle / Baby I Love U 15. Katy Perry / Last Friday Night 16. Robin Thicke / Blurred Lines feat. Pharrell (No Rap Version) 17. Kendrick Lamar / Alright 18. Justin Bieber / Love Yourself 19. Maya Delilah / Maya Maya Maya 20. Amy Winehouse / Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow https://img.youtube.com/vi/4yZHSpjMgig/sddefault.jpg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yZHSpjMgig
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