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]
| Miryoku ga Sugoi yo | ||||
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| 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 | |||
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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
| Chart (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 |