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Encore is the first all-time best album by Japanese rock band back number, released in 2016 by Universal Music Japan.

This compilation captures nearly a decade of the band’s music, featuring popular songs from their indie era through major label releases. Known for emotional lyrics and melodic storytelling written by vocalist Iyori Shimizu, the album includes many fan-favorite songs that reflect themes of love, heartbreak, nostalgia, and everyday life.

The 2-CD collection includes over 30 tracks, featuring hit songs such as “Christmas Song,” “Takane no Hanako-san,” “Hanataba,” and “Heroine.” It provides a comprehensive introduction to the band’s signature J-Pop and rock sound.

Whether you are discovering back number for the first time or adding to your collection, Encore offers a broad overview of the group’s most recognized songs.

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Track List

CD 1

1. Takane no Hanako-san

2. Hanataba

3. Happy End

4. Christmas Song

5. Hanabira

6. Kuroi Neko no Uta

7. Fish

8. Kimi ga Door o Shimeta Ato

9. Aoi Haru

10. Hikari no Machi

11. Stay With Me

12. MOTTO

13. Koi

14. Setagaya Love Story

15. Hantomei Ningen

16. Nichiyobi

CD 2

1. Haru o Uta ni Shite

2. Boku no Namae o

3. SISTER

4. Joen Joyu Sho

5. Tsunaida Te Kara

6. Ending

7. Sono Dress Chotto Matta

8. Watagashi

9. Densha no Mado Kara

10. Heroine

11. Shiawase

12. Apple Pie

13. 003

14. Tegami

15. Omoidasenaku Naru Sono Hi Made

16. Superstar ni Nattara