Hirai Ken's debut work shows glimpses of his talent
A valuable album that records the starting point of his career as a singer-songwriter.
Hirai Ken's powerful vocals and R&B-influenced songs brought a breath of fresh air to the Japanese pop scene in the mid-1990s. As the title "Stare At" suggests, the song is imbued with courage and an introspective attitude, foreshadowing his future success as a debut album.