Giant Killers (stylized as GiANT KiLLERS) is the first EP by Japanese idol group Bish released through Avex Trax on June 28, 2017. The EP was released in 4 editions, with the Limited and "INTRODUCiNG BiSH" editions featuring a second disc titled "INTRODUCiNG BiSH", which is essentially a "Best Of" album. All tracks on the disc originally released before Ayuni D joined the group have been re-recorded with her vocals. The EP was released early through iTunes on June 9. Those that pre-ordered the iTunes edition of the EP on June 8 received both the EP and the "INTRODUCiNG BiSH" tracks for the price of 900 yen. The music video for the title track "GiANT KiLLERS" was released on YouTube on June 12, followed by the video for "Nothing." on July 31.[1][2][3][4]
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| Released | June 9, 2017 (iTunes), June 28, 2017 (CD) | |||
| Genre | Punk rock, pop punk, alternative rock, garage rock | |||
| Length | 19:06 (Standard Edition), 71:19 (Limited & INTRODUCiNG BiSH Editions) | |||
| Language | Japanese, English | |||
| Label | Avex Trax | |||
| Producer | Kenta Matsukuma, JxSxK | |||
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 Cover for Limited Edition | ||||
| Alternative cover | ||||
 Cover for LIVE Edition | ||||
| Alternative cover | ||||
 Cover for INTRODUCiNG BiSH Edition | ||||
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
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| 1. | "GiANT KiLLERS" | Iku Ryukyuji | Kenta Matsukuma | 4:36 |
| 2. | "Marionette" | Momoko Gumi Company | Kenta Matsukuma | 3:14 |
| 3. | "Nothing." | Momoko Gumi Company | Kenta Matsukuma | 4:43 |
| 4. | "Shakai no Rule" (社会のルール) | Hashiyasume Atsuko | Kenta Matsukuma | 3:01 |
| 5. | "VOMiT SONG" | Lingling | Kenta Matsukuma | 3:32 |
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Spark" (スパーク) | JxSxK | Kenta Matsukuma | 5:35 |
| 2. | "BiSH -Hoshi ga Matataku Yoru ni-" (BiSH -星が瞬く夜に-) | BiSH, JxSxK, Kenta Matsukuma | Kenta Matsukuma | 4:36 |
| 3. | "MONSTERS" | Yukako Love Deluxe | Kenta Matsukuma | 3:27 |
| 4. | "Saraba Kana" (サラバかな) | Iku Ryukyuji | Shinnosuke (from Mushi Furuu Yoru ni) | 4:37 |
| 5. | "Pirapiro" (ぴらぴろ) | Momoko Gumi Company | Kenta Matsukuma | 3:57 |
| 6. | "OTNK" | Iku Ryukyuji | Kenta Matsukuma | 4:02 |
| 7. | "beautiful sa" (beautifulさ) | Lingling | Kenta Matsukuma | 4:37 |
| 8. | "ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE" | BiSH, JxSxK, Kenta Matsukuma | Kenta Matsukuma | 4:52 |
| 9. | "DEADMAN" | BiSH, JxSxK, Kenta Matsukuma | Kenta Matsukuma | 1:37 |
| 10. | "Orchestra" (オーケストラ) | JxSxK, Kenta Matsukuma | Kenta Matsukuma | 5:41 |
| 11. | "Hontou Honki" (本当本気) | Ayuni D | Kenta Matsukuma | 4:44 |
| 12. | "Promise The Star" (プロミスザスター) | JxSxK, Kenta Matsukuma | Kenta Matsukuma | 4:28 |
| Total length: | 52:13 | |||
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Am I FRENZY?" | |
| 2. | "DEADMAN" | |
| 3. | "OTNK" | |
| 4. | "Want" (ウォント) | |
| 5. | "Hontou Honki" (本当本気) | |
| 6. | "Hey Gate" | |
| 7. | "First Kitchen Life" (ファーストキッチンライフ) | |
| 8. | "Departures" (デパーチャーズ) | |
| 9. | "DA DANCE!!" | |
| 10. | "Primitive" | |
| 11. | "My Distinction" | |
| 12. | "Saraba Kana" (サラバかな) | |
| 13. | "Spark" (スパーク) | |
| 14. | "Stairway to me" | |
| 15. | "Hero Wannabe" (ヒーローワナビー) | |
| 16. | "MONSTERS" | |
| 17. | "beautiful sa" (beautifulさ) | |
| 18. | "Pirapiro" (ぴらぴろ) | |
| 19. | "Orchestra" (オーケストラ) | |
| 20. | "Promise The Star" (プロミスザスター) | |
| 21. | "ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE" | |
| 22. | "BiSH -Hoshi ga Matataku Yoru ni-" (BiSH -星が瞬く夜に-) | |
| 23. | "BiSH -Hoshi ga Matataku Yoru ni-" (BiSH -星が瞬く夜に-) | |
| 24. | "GiANT KiLLERS Music Video" (Exclusive to Limited Edition) |
Personnel
edit- BiSH – Lyrics on Disc 2 Tracks 1, 8 and 9
- Cent Chihiro Chittiii – vocals
- Aina the End – vocals
- Momoko Gumi Company – vocals; lyrics on Tracks 2, 3 and Disc 2 Track 5
- Lingling – vocals; lyrics on Tracks 5 and Disc 2 Track 7
- Hashiyasume Atsuko – vocals; lyrics on Track 4
- Ayuni D – vocals; lyrics on Disc 2 Track 11
- Ex. Bish
- Yukako Love Deluxe – lyrics on Disc 2 Track 3
Notes
edit- All writing, arrangement and personnel credits taken from the album insert and from track previews posted on Twitter.[5]
References
edit- ^ "BiSH新作ミニアルバムを全曲先行配信、プレオーダー限定パッケージも". ナタリー. Retrieved June 13, 2017.
- ^ "BiSH、まぶたに描かれた目の謎が明かされる「GiANT KiLLERS」MV". ナタリー. Retrieved June 13, 2017.
- ^ "NEWS". BiSH Official Website. Retrieved June 13, 2017.
- ^ "BiSH、6/28にリリースする1stミニ・アルバム表題曲「GiANT KiLLERS」のMV公開". skream!. Retrieved June 13, 2017.
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GiANT KiLLERS (CD liner). BiSH. Japan: Avex Trax. 2016. AVCD-93688.
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