Beautiful is the sixth full-length studio album by Japanese electropop singer-songwriter Meg, released by Universal J on May 27, 2009 in Japan[1] It was released in two formats: as a CD-only version,[2] and a limited edition CD+DVD version.[3] The first press bonuses for the limited press DVD included four music videos, a photograph collection, two postcards, and special first press packaging, as well as an external bonus, a poster.[4][5][6] This album, like Meg's last two albums, is produced by Yasutaka Nakata of capsule.[7]
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| Released | May 27, 2009 | |||
| Recorded | 2008-2009 at Contemode Studio, Tokyo, Japan | |||
| Genre | Electropop, dance-pop, electronica, hard house, experimental | |||
| Length | 45:23 (CD) 19:41 (DVD) | |||
| Label | Universal J UPCH-1714 (CD) UPCH-9480 (CD+DVD) | |||
| Producer | Yasutaka Nakata | |||
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Information edit
After the release of her fourth studio album, Step, Meg was reportedly back in the studio recording new material for future releases. Her 4th single under Universal Music J (13th overall), "Precious," was released on September 17, 2008. Produced by long-time collaborator Yasutaka Nakata, it became her most successful charting single on the Oricon Weekly Charts, charting at the 17th position.[8] Afterward, Meg went on a brief break and recorded her one night show, "Meg Premium Live 'Party'" at the Shibuya-AX concert hall in Shibuya. This would later be released as a live DVD special on February 25, 2009.[9][10] On December 26, 2008, Meg's Universal website announced her 5th single under Universal Music J (14th overall), "Freak." Described by her website to have a "rockin'" new sound, this single marked a departure from her work with Nakata and she was instead produced by the English band Hadouken!.[11] "Freak" was released February 11, 2009.[12] On April 1, 2009, Beautiful was officially announced with track listings and a teaser cover on her official website,[13] and on April 6, 2009, the album was officially announced on her Universal website, complete with covers, full track listings, details, and album samples.[14]
Track listing edit
CD edit
All lyrics written by Meg; all songs composed, arranged, and produced by Yasutaka Nakata.[15]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Days" | 1:49 |
| 2. | "Precious" | 4:29 |
| 3. | "Telephone" | 5:29 |
| 4. | "Lies" | 5:42 |
| 5. | "Star" | 4:37 |
| 6. | "Stand" | 4:45 |
| 7. | "Why" | 5:52 |
| 8. | "Joker" | 4:25 |
| 9. | "Skin" | 4:54 |
| 10. | "Beautiful" | 5:52 |
DVD edit
- "Precious <Music Clip>"
- "Freak ＜yasutaka nakata remix＞ <Music Clip>"
- "Skin <Music Clip>"
- "Beautiful <Music Clip>"
Charts edit
| Chart | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Oricon Daily Chart | 6 |
| Oricon Weekly Chart | 10 |
References edit
- ^ "HMV Japan Page For Ordering "Beautiful"". Hmv.co.jp. Retrieved 2012-06-11.
- ^ "CD-Only Edition of "Beautiful" Pre-Order Page at HMV Japan". Hmv.co.jp. Retrieved 2012-06-11.
- ^ "Limited CD+DVD Edition of "Beautiful" Pre-Order Page at HMV Japan". Hmv.co.jp. Retrieved 2012-06-11.
- ^ "Detail Page At Amazon Japan". Amazon.co.jp. Retrieved 2012-06-11.
- ^ "Detail Page At HMV Japan". Hmv.co.jp. Retrieved 2012-06-11.
- ^ "Detail Page At CDJapan". Cdjapan.co.jp. Retrieved 2012-06-11.
- ^ "Official MEG Site News". Megweb.jp. Retrieved 2012-06-11.
- ^ "Oricon Style Detail Page On "Precious"". Oricon.co.jp. 1999-02-22. Retrieved 2012-06-11.
- ^ "Oricon Style Detail". Oricon.co.jp. Retrieved 2012-06-11.
- ^ Universal News About the Live DVD Special Archived April 7, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ FREAK Announcement Detail Archived April 7, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Oricon "Freak" Detail". Oricon.co.jp. 1999-02-22. Retrieved 2012-06-11.
- ^ ""Beautiful" Announcement Detail". Megweb.jp. Retrieved 2012-06-11.
- ^ Universal Website "Beautiful" Detail Archived September 4, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "CD tracklist announcement on official website". Megweb.jp. Retrieved 2012-06-11.
- ^ "DVD tracklist announcement on official website". Megweb.jp. Retrieved 2012-06-11.