Miryoku ga Sugoi yo
Miryoku ga Sugoi yo | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | October 28, 2014 | |||
Recorded | 2014 | |||
Genre | Indie rock, jazz rock, math rock, "hip hop/progressive" | |||
Length | 38:34 | |||
Language | Japanese | |||
Label | Unborde | |||
Producer | Gesu no Kiwami Otome | |||
Gesu no Kiwami Otome chronology | ||||
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Singles from Miryoku ga Sugoi yo | ||||
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Miryoku ga Sugoi yo (魅力がすごいよ, "Your Charm Points Are Amazing") is the debut studio album by Japanese band Gesu no Kiwami Otome, released on October 28, 2014.[1][2]
Background and development[]
In May 2012, Indigo la End vocalist Enon Kawatani formed a band of musicians who he respected for a separate project from Indigo la End.[3] The group, Gesu no Kiwami Otome, debuted under independent record label Space Shower Records with the extended plays Dress no Nugikata and Odorenai nara, Gesu ni Natte Shimae yo.[4][5] In April 2014, the band made their major label debut with the extended play Minna Normal.[6]
In August, the band released their first single, "Ryōkiteki na Kiss o Watashi ni Shite" / "Asobi". "Ryōkiteki na Kiss o Watashi ni Shite" was a song commissioned for Arasā-chan Mushūsei, a drama adaptation of a comic strip written by Nayuka Mine.[7] The second track "Asobi" was not originally a billed A-side for the single, however was promoted due to the song being chosen for cellphone company au's brand of Isai FL smartphones.[8]
On September 3, Japanese boyband SMAP released their 21st album Mr. S, featuring two songs written by band vocalist Enon Kawatani: "Amanojaku" and "Suki yo".[9] On September 20, Kawatani's other band Indigo la End released their first major label single, "Hitomi ni Utsuranai".[10]
As with the band's previous works, artist Nobumi Fukui created the cover artwork for Miryoku ga Sugoi yo.[11]
Promotion and release[]
Gesu no Kiwami Otome's song "Digital Mogura" was chosen to be used for the mystery drama Subete ga F ni Naru, starring Emi Takei and Gō Ayano, which started airing on October 21.[12] The song acted as the leading track from the album, and had a preceding release on iTunes on October 13, 2014.[13]
A limited edition of the album was released, featuring a reproduction of the tote bag that the band took their name from, which had been created by an art school student friend of keyboardist Chan Mari's.[14][15]
A day before the album's street date, Gesu no Kiwami Otome performed a free live concert in Tokyo on October 28.[16] In November and December 2014, the band performed a national tour, Gesu na Miryoku? featuring 18 concerts at 14 locations in Japan. The tour final, held in Okinawa, also featured a performance by Indigo la End.[17]
In March 2015, Gesu no Kiwami Gotome was awarded the best artist award at the 7th CD Shop Awards, due to their extended play Minna Normal and Miryoku ga Sugoi yo.[18]
Track listing[]
All tracks are written by Enon Kawatani.
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Lusca" (ラスカ Rasuka) | 3:56 |
2. | "Digital Mogura" (デジタルモグラ, "Digital Mole") | 3:34 |
3. | "Crying March" | 3:18 |
4. | "Hoshi Furu Yoru ni Hanataba o" (星降る夜に花束を, "Bouquet on a Night of Falling Stars") | 3:11 |
5. | "Ressha Classic-san" (列車クラシックさん, "Mr. Classic Steam Train") | 2:11 |
6. | "Ryōkiteki na Kiss o Watashi ni Shite" (猟奇的なキスを私にして, "Give Me Peculiar Kisses") | 3:53 |
7. | "Sally Mary" (サリーマリー Sarī Marī) | 5:10 |
8. | "Ruins" | 0:46 |
9. | "Asobi" (アソビ, "Play") | 2:34 |
10. | "Hikari o Wasureta" (光を忘れた, "I Forgot the Light") | 3:52 |
11. | "Bye-bye 999" | 6:09 |
Total length: | 38:34 |
Charts and sales[]
Charts (2014) | Peak position |
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Japan Oricon daily albums[19] | 3 |
Japan Oricon weekly albums[20] | 4 |
Japan Oricon monthly albums[21] | 7 |
Japan Oricon yearly albums[22] | 93 |
Taiwan G-Music East Asian releases[23] | 20 |
Sales and certifications[]
Chart | Amount |
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Oricon physical sales[20] | 82,000 |
RIAJ physical certification[24] | Gold (100,000+) |
Release history[]
Region | Date | Format | Distributing Label | Catalogue codes |
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Japan | October 28, 2014[1] | digital download | Unborde | |
October 29, 2014[2] | CD | WPCL-12018, WPCL-12024, WPCL-12025 | ||
November 15, 2014[25] | Rental CD | |||
Taiwan | February 10, 2015[26] | CD | Warner Music Taiwan | 5419627942 |
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b ゲスの極み乙女。アルバム「魅力がすごいよ」全曲配信スタート [All songs released for download from Gesu no Kiwami Otome's album Miryoku ga Sugoi yo] (in Japanese). F.B.Communications Inc. October 28, 2014. Archived from the original on October 28, 2014. Retrieved October 29, 2014.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "魅力がすごいよ [CD+トートバック]<完全生産限定ゲスなトート盤>" (in Japanese). Retrieved October 3, 2014.
- ^ Shoichi Miyake (December 5, 2013). "[Interview] ゲスの極み乙女。" (in Japanese). What's In?. Archived from the original on September 21, 2014. Retrieved September 21, 2014.
- ^ "ゲスの極み乙女。シングルリード曲PVで激しい銃撃戦" (in Japanese). Natalie. February 22, 2013. Retrieved September 21, 2014.
- ^ ゲスの極み乙女。、2014年にワーナーよりメジャーデビュー決定 (in Japanese). Barks. December 4, 2013. Retrieved September 21, 2014.
- ^ "ゲスの極み乙女。とindigo la End、4月に同時デビュー決定" (in Japanese). Natalie. January 19, 2014. Retrieved September 21, 2014.
- ^ "ゲスの極み乙女。初のシングル作品 「猟奇的なキスを私にして」 8月6日(水)発売決定! そして、初のドラマタイアップ TX系ドラマ「アラサーちゃん 無修正」オープニングテーマに決定!" (in Japanese). Space Shower. June 20, 2014. Archived from the original on October 5, 2014. Retrieved October 5, 2014.
- ^ "破竹の快進撃を続ける、川谷絵音 率いる4人組バンド:ゲスの極み乙女。新曲 「アソビ」がauオリジナルスマートフォン「isai FL(イサイ エフエル)」のTV-CMソングに抜擢!! このタイアップを受け、キャリア史上初のシングル作品が「猟奇的なキスを私にして/アソビ」 両A面(ダブルタイアップ)シングル盤となる!" (in Japanese). Space Shower. July 24, 2014. Archived from the original on October 5, 2014. Retrieved October 5, 2014.
- ^ "SMAP、アルバム『Mr.S』にゲスの極み乙女。・川谷、☆Taku Takahashi、森山直太朗、SALU、広沢タダシらが作品提供". Barks. August 18, 2014. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
- ^ "indigo la End、「瞳に映らない」PVにも波瑠". Natalie. September 11, 2014. Retrieved October 9, 2014.
- ^ "ゲス乙女、不気味な「魅力がすごいよ」ジャケ". Natalie. September 27, 2014. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
- ^ "ゲスの極み乙女。、新曲が武井咲&綾野剛主演ドラマ『すべてがFになる』主題歌決定". Barks. September 30, 2014. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
- ^ ゲス乙女、テレビ初披露受けて新曲を先行配信 (in Japanese). Natalie. October 13, 2014. Retrieved October 13, 2014.
- ^ "ゲスの極み乙女。、噂のトートバック、これは必携". Barks. September 27, 2014. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
- ^ Shoichi Miyake (December 5, 2013). "[Interview] ゲスの極み乙女。" (in Japanese). What's In?. Archived from the original on September 21, 2014. Retrieved September 21, 2014.
- ^ "ゲスの極み乙女。、アルバムフラゲ日にフリーライブ開催". Barks. September 22, 2014. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
- ^ "ゲスの極み乙女。、全国ツアー開催決定。indigo la Endと共演も". Barks. September 1, 2014. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
- ^ BABYMETALがCDショップ大賞!SU-METAL「すごくドキドキ」 (in Japanese). Natalie. Retrieved March 9, 2015.
- ^ "2014年10月28日のCDアルバムデイリーランキング" [October 28, 2014 CD album daily rankings] (in Japanese). Oricon. October 29, 2014. Archived from the original on October 29, 2014. Retrieved October 29, 2014.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "オリコンランキング情報サービス「you大樹」" [Oricon Ranking Information Service 'You Big Tree']. Oricon. Retrieved October 3, 2014.
- ^ "月間 CDアルバムランキング 2014年10月度" [Monthly CD Album Ranking October 2014] (in Japanese). Oricon. November 5, 2014. Archived from the original on November 5, 2014. Retrieved November 5, 2014.
- ^ "年間 CDアルバムランキング 2014年度 91~100位" [Yearly CD Album Ranking 2014 (91-100)] (in Japanese). Oricon. 2014. Archived from the original on March 22, 2015. Retrieved March 22, 2015.
- ^ g-music 風雲榜. G-Music. October 16, 2015. Archived from the original on October 16, 2015. Retrieved October 23, 2015.
- ^ "ゴールド等認定作品一覧 2015年3月" [Works Receiving Certifications List (Gold, etc) (March 2015)] (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. April 10, 2015. Retrieved April 10, 2015.
- ^ 魅力がすごいよ/ゲスの極み乙女。 (in Japanese). Tsutaya. Retrieved October 9, 2014.
- ^ 魅力真不得了啊 極品下流少���。 (in Chinese). Warner Music Taiwan. Archived from the original on February 4, 2015. Retrieved February 4, 2015.CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
- 2014 debut albums
- Japanese-language albums
- Unborde albums