Band-Maiko is the first extended play by Japanese rock group Band-Maid (as Band-Maiko). It was released on April 3, 2019, by Revolver Records. In the EP, their maiko costumes and the music with Kyoto dialect lyrics and wagakki became a very popular topic of discussion.[1][2] It debuted at number 15 on the Oricon Albums Chart,[3] selling 4,440 copies in its first week.[4]
| Band-Maiko | ||||
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 Band-Maiko album cover of regular edition | ||||
| EP by Band-Maid (as Band-Maiko) | ||||
| Released | April 3, 2019 | |||
| Recorded | 2018–2019 | |||
| Length | 27:29 | |||
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| Band-Maid (as Band-Maiko) chronology | ||||
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| Music videos | ||||
| "Secret Maiko Lips" on YouTube | ||||
| "Gion-cho" on YouTube | ||||
Background and release
edit"Secret Maiko Lips" was previously released on April Fools' Day 2018.[1][5][6] It was meant to be a one off release, but after the positive reception they decided to release an extended play.[2][6] The limited edition features the music video and making of video for "Gion-cho".[7]
Composition
edit"Secret Maiko Lips" was originally released as "Secret My Lips" on their album Just Bring It.[1] "Tora and Tora" was originally released as "One and Only" on their album World Domination.[1] The title was taken from the maiko game "Tora-Tora", a type of rock paper scissors game, as well as having part of the lyrics refer to it.[8]
"Yolosiosu" was originally released as "YOLO" on their album Just Bring It.[1] It features the voices of children.[8] "Ansan" was originally released as "Anemone" on their album World Domination.[1] The intro has a quote taken from the Man'yōshū.[8] The male vocals were contributed by their manager.[8]
"Akasimahen" was originally released as "Awkward" on their album Just Bring It.[1] The original version of "Screaming" was released on their single "Start Over".[1] "Gion-cho" is the album's sole original composition.[1] Lead guitarist Kanami Tōno intended to submit a demo for the song at the end of 2018, but it was not until January that she submitted it.[2]
Accolades
editUnijolt listed it as the fifth best single/EP of 2019.[9]
Track listing
editAll lyrics written by Hatoko (Miku Kobato), all music written and arranged by Band-Maid.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Secret Maiko Lips" | 4:24 |
| 2. | "Tora and Tora (虎and虎)" | 3:26 |
| 3. | "Yolosiosu" | 4:21 |
| 4. | "Ansan" | 4:28 |
| 5. | "Akasimahen" | 3:19 |
| 6. | "Screaming (すくりーみんぐ)" | 3:54 |
| 7. | "Gion-cho (祇園町)" | 3:35 |
| Total length: | 27:29 | |
DVD (Limited Edition)
edit| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Gion-cho (祇園町) Video" | |
| 2. | "Gion-cho (祇園町) Making of the video" |
Personnel
edit- Fujiki (Saiki Atsumi) – lead vocals
- Hatoko (Miku Kobato) – rhythm guitar, vocals
- Kanoemi (Kanami Tōno) – lead guitar
- Umemisa (Misa) – bass
- Akatsuki (Akane Hirose) – drums
Charts
edit| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Japan Top Albums (Billboard)[4] | 11 |
| Japanese Albums (Oricon)[3] | 15 |
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Band-Maiko - Band-Maiko". JaME. June 3, 2019. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
- ^ a b c Band-Maiko ミニアルバム発売インタビュー メイドやのうて舞妓はん？ エイプリルフールはもう終わりどすえ？. Natalie (in Japanese). April 2, 2019. p. 1. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
- ^ a b "Band-Maiko" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
- ^ a b "Billboard Japan Top Albums Sales | Charts" (in Japanese). Billboard Japan. April 10, 2019. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
- ^ "Band-Maid Change Their Name to "Band-Maiko" for April Fool's Day". Moshi Moshi Nippon. April 4, 2018. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
- ^ a b "[English ver.] Band-Maiko interview by Barks : part1". bandmaid.tokyo. April 5, 2019. p. 1. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
- ^ "【ガチNews】Band-Maiko「Band-Maiko」リリース！メディア情報". bandmaid.tokyo. April 2, 2019. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
- ^ a b c d "[English ver.] Band-Maiko interview by Barks : part2". bandmaid.tokyo. April 5, 2019. p. 2. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
- ^ Galloway, Brian (March 1, 2020). "Top 10 Albums of 2019". Unijolt. Retrieved February 23, 2022.