Bremen is the third album by Kenshi Yonezu. It was released by Universal Sigma on October 7, 2015.[1]
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| Released | October 7, 2015 | |||
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| Length | 62:00 | |||
| Label | Universal Sigma | |||
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Background
editThe album contained Yonezu's previously released singles "Flowerwall" and "Unbelievers" as well as "Mirage Song", which he had performed on Twitcasting.[2]
The title was inspired by Will-O-Wisp and the musicians of Bremen. Will-O-Wisp illustrates turning one's back on a prosperous life and going into the darkness; the musicians of Bremen grow jaded of their current life and decide to head to Bremen, but never reach the city. Yonezu wished to express the journey's importance over the destination.[3]
The album was released with three versions: an art book version with original illustrations by Yonezu; a video version containing a DVD with music videos; and a regular version with only a CD. The first production of all versions included a serial number for an advance ticket lottery for his live tour Ongakudan, to be held from January 2016.[4]
Yonezu won the Excellence Album Award at the 57th Japan Record Awards for Bremen.
Track listing
editAll tracks are written by Kenshi Yonezu, with collaborators noted.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Unbelievers" (アンビリーバーズ) | Kōichi Tsutaya | 4:42 |
| 2. | "Fluorite" (フローライト) | 4:42 | |
| 3. | "Saijōei" (再上映; "Rerun") | 3:32 | |
| 4. | "Flowerwall" | Kōichi Tsutaya | 4:58 |
| 5. | "Atashi wa Yūrei" (あたしはゆうれい "I'm a Ghost") | 4:03 | |
| 6. | "Will o' Wisp" (ウィルオウィスプ) | 5:07 | |
| 7. | "Undercover" | 3:58 | |
| 8. | "Neon Sign" | 4:06 | |
| 9. | "Metronome" (メトロノーム) | Kōichi Tsutaya | 4:19 |
| 10. | "Ame no Gairo ni Yakōchū" (雨の街路に夜光蟲 "Luminescent Bug on a Rainy Street") | 3:49 | |
| 11. | "Cinderella Gray" (シンデレラグレイ) | 4:11 | |
| 12. | "Mirage Song" (シンデレラグレイ) | 4:53 | |
| 13. | "Hopeland" (ホープランド) | 5:01 | |
| 14. | "Blue Jasmine" | Kōichi Tsutaya | 4:39 |
| Total length: | 62:00 | ||
Personnel
edit- Kenshi Yonezu – vocals, guitar
- Hiroshi Nakajima – guitar (tracks 2, 5, 6, 8, 11–12)
- Yū Sutō – bass (tracks 2–3, 6, 8, 10–14)
- Teru Horimasa – drums (tracks 2–8, 10–14)
- Masuo Arimatsu – drums (track 1)
- Kōichi Tsutaya – piano, Hammond organ (tracks 1, 4, 9, 14)
- Ichiyo Izawa – piano (tracks 10, 12)
- Tetsuya Ochiai – violin (track 9)
- Toshiyuki Muranaka – cello (track 9)
Charts
edit| Chart (2015) | Peak position |
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| Japanese Albums (Oricon)[5] | 1 |
| Japanese Hot Albums (Billboard Japan)[6] | 1 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Japan (RIAJ)[7] | Gold | 100,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ "Bremen by 米津玄師 Kenshi Yonezu". Genius. Retrieved June 6, 2019.
- ^ 米津玄師の新作ジャケ＆収録曲公開、今週ラジアンで初OAも [Kenshi Yonezu's new jacket and songs released, first airing on Radian this week]. Natalie (in Japanese). 2015-09-08. Retrieved 2023-09-17.
- ^ "Kenshi Yonezu/Hachi Interview: Bremen - vgperson's Interview Translations". vgperson.com. Retrieved June 6, 2019.
- ^ 米津玄師、14曲入りアルバム「Bremen」を10月に [Kenshi Yonezu releases 14-track album Bremen in October]. Natalie (in Japanese). 2015-08-28. Retrieved 2023-09-17.
- ^ "Bremen | 米津玄師". Oricon. Retrieved June 6, 2019.
- ^ "Bremen / 米津玄師 | CHART insight". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved June 6, 2019.
- ^ "Japanese album certifications – Kenshi Yonezu – Bremen" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Select 2015年10月 on the drop-down menu