SAWA - Time Space

Review by Lee Fraser

Time Space by SAWA: A J-Pop-Electronic Mashup That Hits Hard Alright, buckle up. Time Space by SAWA ain’t your grandma’s playlist—it’s a punchy, neon-lit ride through pop and electronic vibes with just enough J-pop quirk to keep you hooked. Released back in 2009 under Cyclops (yeah, the label name sounds like something outta sci-fi), this album feels like a time capsule from an era when futuristic beats were still kinda fresh. And let me tell ya, it slaps harder than some of today’s overproduced nonsense. Let’s talk tracks for a sec. First off, there’s “Are You Ready For Love?”—a banger that grabs you by the collar and doesn’t let go. The synth lines hit like laser beams straight outta a retro arcade game, while SAWA’s vocals float above it all like she owns the damn galaxy. It’s got this infectious energy that makes you wanna dance even if you’re sitting on your couch eating chips. Like seriously, how do you not move to this? Every time I hear it, I’m reminded why J-pop does high-energy better than most genres out there. Then there’s “Space Travel,” which is hands down one of those songs that sticks in your brain longer than gum under a chair. This track is pure escapism—like strapping yourself into a spaceship headed for nowhere in particular but loving every second of it. The production is slick without being soulless, and the way the rhythm builds up gives me goosebumps every damn time. If aliens ever invade Earth, I’m blasting this as humanity’s official soundtrack because honestly, we’d go out swinging. Now, credit where it’s due—the crew behind this thing knew what they were doing. Groovisions killed it with the art direction and design; the whole aesthetic screams early-2000s cool without feeling dated. And props to Masayo Takise for mastering—this album sounds crisp as hell, no matter how old your speakers are. Oh, and Hiroshi Nomura’s photography? Perfectly matches the vibe: sleek, minimal, yet totally eye-catching. But here’s the kicker—listening to Time Space now feels kinda surreal. In 2009, people thought space tourism was gonna be a thing by now, right? Yet here we are, stuck on Earth arguing about Twitter edits or whatever. Meanwhile, SAWA dropped an album almost predicting our obsession with interstellar dreams—and did it with style. Makes you wonder if she saw the future or just had really good weed. So yeah, Time Space isn’t perfect, but it’s got guts. And sometimes, that’s all you need—a little bit of chaos wrapped in shiny packaging. Check it out if you want music that’ll slap you awake and remind you life’s too short for boring tunes.

Artist: SAWA
Album: Time Space

Japan

J-pop

2009

Rating: 5.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Discovery	5:27
Are You Ready For Love ?	4:59
Stars	4:55
Space Travel	5:14
Metropolitan Museum	3:56

Video

Discovery-Sawa

sawa - space travel

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Catalog Numbers

CCCL-1002

Labels

Cyclops

Listen online

online anhören
kuunnella verkossa
écouter en ligne
ouvir online
lyssna på nätet
escuchar en línea
online luisteren
lytte på nettet
ascolta in linea

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CD
Mini-Album

Companies

Role	Company
Recorded At	Nogizaka PP Studio
Mixed At	Sony Music Studios, Tokyo
Mastered At	M's Disk Mastering

Credits

Role	Credit
Art Direction	Groovisions
Design	Groovisions
Executive-Producer	Akiyoshi Nishioka
Management	Ayako Takahashi
Mastered By	Masayo Takise
Photography By	Hiroshi Nomura

Barcodes

Barcode: 4582169611922
Label Code: 09.06.09
Label Code: 08.12.10
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L276
Matrix / Runout: TGCS-5271 1

About SAWA

J-Pop singer

Name Vars

SAWA

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Time Space* by SAWA, released in 2009, blends J-pop with electronic vibes, creating a unique sound that feels both futuristic and nostalgic. What makes it even more special is the teamwork behind it—Groovisions handled the art direction and design, giving it that sleek, cohesive look. And fun fact: the track "Space Travel" feels like an intergalactic journey, while "Are You Ready For Love?" brings the emotional punch. It’s like a time capsule of creativity from Japan’s music scene back then.