"Angel" is a song by Japanese rock band X Japan. It was released on July 28, 2023, through Melodee Music, as the first new material released by the group since the single "Born to Be Free" in 2015.[1][2] The song's music and lyrics were written by band leader Yoshiki, who also took the photo for the single jacket.[3] This is the last X Japan's single featuring Heath to be released during his lifetime before his death in 2023.
| "Angel" | ||||
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| Single by X Japan | ||||
| Released | July 28, 2023 | |||
| Genre | Symphonic metal | |||
| Length | 4:35 | |||
| Label | Melodee | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Yoshiki | |||
| Producer(s) | Yoshiki | |||
| X Japan singles chronology | ||||
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| Audio video | ||||
| "Angel" on YouTube | ||||
The release of the single took place a few days after Elon Musk rebranded the social media platform Twitter as "X", leading Yoshiki to publicly state that the band already own the trademark for "X Japan".[3] "Angel" debuted at number one on the Oricon Daily Singles Chart.[4]
Charts
edit| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Japan Download (Billboard Japan)[5] | 5 |
| Japan Digital Singles (Oricon)[6] | 5 |
References
edit- ^ Chelin, Pamela (May 16, 2023). "YOSHIKI announces 2023 classical tour, first new X JAPAN song in 8 years". Revolver. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
- ^ Jones, Abby (May 16, 2023). "Yoshiki Announces Classical Shows, New X Japan Single". Consequence. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
- ^ a b Kaufman, Spencer (July 27, 2023). "X Japan Premiere "Angel," First New Song in Eight Years: Stream". Consequence. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
- ^ "オリコンデイリー デジタルシングル（単曲）ランキング 2023年07月28日付". ORICON NEWS. Retrieved 2023-07-30.
- ^ "Billboard Japan Download Songs – Week of August 2, 2023". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved August 2, 2023.
- ^ "Oricon Top 50 Digital Singles: 2023-08-07" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved August 2, 2023.
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