Love to Live By

Love to Live By is a 1984 studio album by the Japanese idol and singer Seiko Matsuda, released under the Horipro label. During this period of the 1980s, Matsuda was at the zenith of her influence in the Japanese music industry, often referred to as the 'eternal idol.' The album was crafted to align with the high-production values of the era's pop music, blending romantic lyrical themes with synth-pop arrangements characteristic of the sophisticated idol sound developed by top-tier songwriters and producers of the time.

The project was designed to showcase Matsuda's vocal versatility and reinforce her public persona as a relatable yet aspirational figure. It was received as a significant entry in her discography, contributing to her record-breaking string of consecutive number-one singles and albums in Japan. Like much of her catalog from this era, the album is celebrated by collectors for its polished aesthetic and its role in defining the sonic landscape of 1980s Japanese pop culture.