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One of the five songs made available here was an English version of the 1998 single "[[HOME]]" that had been premiered live during a [[B'z Live in Namba 2006|streamed show the year before]]. The English version of the song would be voted for inclusion by fans onto the fan-selected compilation ''[[B'z The Best "ULTRA Treasure"]]'' in 2008 to celebrate the band's twentieth anniversary. | One of the five songs made available here was an English version of the 1998 single "[[HOME]]" that had been premiered live during a [[B'z Live in Namba 2006|streamed show the year before]]. The English version of the song would be voted for inclusion by fans onto the fan-selected compilation ''[[B'z The Best "ULTRA Treasure"]]'' in 2008 to celebrate the band's twentieth anniversary. | ||
Also released internationally on April 3, 2007 was "FRICTION", an all English song made available on iTunes as part of the soundtrack to video game ''Burnout Dominator''. The single was available for purchase only for a limited time and distribution has since ceased. However, later in | Also released internationally on April 3, 2007 was "FRICTION", an all English song made available on iTunes as part of the soundtrack to video game ''Burnout Dominator''. The single was available for purchase only for a limited time and distribution has since ceased. However, later in the year, "FRICTION" was included as the second B-side on the band's forty-forth single, "[[SUPER LOVE SONG]]". In addition, a reversion of the song with a new arrangement and newly-recorded vocals was included on their 2007 album ''[[ACTION]]''. | ||
As of 2013, the album is no longer available for purchase. It has since been succeeded by the band's likewise self-titled [[B'z (English Album)|English debut album]], released globally on July 25, 2012. | As of 2013, the album is no longer available for purchase. It has since been succeeded by the band's likewise self-titled [[B'z (English Album)|English debut album]], released globally on July 25, 2012. | ||
== Track listing == | == Track listing == | ||
All music and guitar by [[Tak Matsumoto]]. All vocals and lyrics by [[Koshi Inaba]]. The song titles on the release were presented only in English, with changes in capitalization and, in the case of the third track, having the title shortened to only the last word. Although it was an international release, only two of the songs are in English: "Home" and "[[THE CIRCLE|Brighter Day]]". | All music and guitar by [[Tak Matsumoto]]. All vocals and lyrics by [[Koshi Inaba]]. The song titles on the release were presented only in English, with changes in capitalization and, in the case of the third track, having the title shortened to only the last word. Although it was an international release, only two of the songs are in English: "Home" and "[[THE CIRCLE|Brighter Day]]". It bears noting that the three Japanese songs featured here would later be remade in English on the band's 2012 [[B'z (English Album)|debut English album]], which also received an international release. | ||
# '''[[Ai no Bakudan (Lyrics)|Ai No Bakudan]]''' — <small>Original: [[Ai no Bakudan (Lyrics)|Ai no Bakudan]] (2005)</small> | # '''[[Ai no Bakudan (Lyrics)|Ai No Bakudan]]''' — <small>Original: [[Ai no Bakudan (Lyrics)|Ai no Bakudan]] (2005)</small> | ||
Revision as of 21:22, 12 March 2013
| B'z | |
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| Studio album by B'z | |
| Released | April 3, 2007 |
| Genre | Hard rock |
| Length | 20:25 |
| Label | Vermillion Records |
| Producer | Tak Matsumoto |
B'z is the self-titled debut international release by B'z, released in a number of Western territories via iTunes on April 3, 2007. The extended play album contained re-recordings and remixes of previously-released songs. Although the album was released in a number of territories including the United States, United Kingdom, Germany and France, it was not made available in Japan. As such, it remains one of the few items in the B'z catalogue to not receive a release in their home country.
One of the five songs made available here was an English version of the 1998 single "HOME" that had been premiered live during a streamed show the year before. The English version of the song would be voted for inclusion by fans onto the fan-selected compilation B'z The Best "ULTRA Treasure" in 2008 to celebrate the band's twentieth anniversary.
Also released internationally on April 3, 2007 was "FRICTION", an all English song made available on iTunes as part of the soundtrack to video game Burnout Dominator. The single was available for purchase only for a limited time and distribution has since ceased. However, later in the year, "FRICTION" was included as the second B-side on the band's forty-forth single, "SUPER LOVE SONG". In addition, a reversion of the song with a new arrangement and newly-recorded vocals was included on their 2007 album ACTION.
As of 2013, the album is no longer available for purchase. It has since been succeeded by the band's likewise self-titled English debut album, released globally on July 25, 2012.
Track listing
All music and guitar by Tak Matsumoto. All vocals and lyrics by Koshi Inaba. The song titles on the release were presented only in English, with changes in capitalization and, in the case of the third track, having the title shortened to only the last word. Although it was an international release, only two of the songs are in English: "Home" and "Brighter Day". It bears noting that the three Japanese songs featured here would later be remade in English on the band's 2012 debut English album, which also received an international release.
- Ai No Bakudan — Original: Ai no Bakudan (2005)
- Home (English Version) — Original: HOME (1998)
- Dangan — Original: Samayoeru Aoi Dangan (1998)
- Ultra Soul — Original: ultra soul (2001)
- Brighter Day — Original: Brighter Day (2005)
Personnel
B'z
- Tak Matsumoto: Guitar, Music Composition, Arrangement
- Koshi Inaba: Vocals, Lyric Composition, Arrangement
Drums
- Shane Gaalaas: Drums
Bass
- Akihito Tokunaga: Bass, Arrangement