The Japanese band Chai cast a spell on the world in 2017 with their debut album- PINK a collection of songs that introduced their singular brand of playful pop. The enthusiastically feminist follow-up PUNK raked in accolades from the music press and fellow artists. That led to WINK which Chai made via remote Zoom sessions a limitation that became a strength by allowing MANA (lead vocals and keys) KANA (guitar) YUNA (drums) and YUUKI (bassist-lyricist) to collaborate with artists abroad to create a work that found catharsis in their international community. Unlike WINK the band's new self-titled album finds Chai returning to their roots drawing inspiration from city pop J-pop and their Japanese heritage. The album might be the perfect distillation of Chai's ethic: it urges listeners to keep moving through this life with joy and passion. Per MANA: "It's not about winning or losing as competition but about what you need to do personally to feel you've won." - - - - 1 Matcha - 2 From 1992 - 3 Para Para - 4 Game - 5 We the Female! - 6 Neo Kawaii K? - 7 I Can't Organizeeee - 8 Driving22 - 9 Like I Need - 10 Karaoke