Infinity (stylized as ∞) is the second international studio album and fifth overall release by Filipino pop and R&B singer Jake Zyrus (formerly Charice). The album was released exclusively in Asia on October 5, 2011 by Warner Bros. Records.[6] The album was credited under the name Charice, Zyrus' name prior to his gender transition.
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | October 5, 2011 | |||
| Recorded | 2010–2011 | |||
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| Length | 44:09 | |||
| Label | Warner Bros. | |||
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| Charice chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Infinity | ||||
Zyrus launched a seven-city tour across Asia in order to promote the album in Summer 2012. The tour began on March 2, 2012.[7]
The album's release in America was planned, but eventually cancelled due to unsuccessful singles.[8][9]
Background
editOn August 16, 2011, Zyrus's record label, Warner Bros. Records, announced their plans to release his second studio album early in Japan on October 5, 2011.[6] On August 30 it was announced that the album would be titled Infinity.[10]
On March 28, 2012, Zyrus said that he had been working on the American release of the album and that its track listing would differ from the Asian version. No release date had been decided at the time.[8]
On July 27, 2013, he revealed the main reason why the album was never released in America: "Some of the songs didn't pass their standards. They're more about upbeat, danceable songs over there," he said in a statement.[9]
Composition
edit"Before It Explodes" was released as the album's lead single on April 18, 2011.[1] "Louder" was released as the album's second single.[11] Bundled with another track titled "Lost the Best Thing", the song was released on May 20, 2011.[12] "One Day" was released as promotional single as a part of Acuvue's "ACUVUE® 1•DAY Contest".
"Far as the Sky" was served as single in Japan on July 27, 2011[13] for the Japanese drama series, Bull Doctor.[14] "New World" was then released as single in Japan[15] and is featured in Square Enix's role-playing video game Final Fantasy XIII-2.[16]
Release and promotion
editTo promote the early exclusive release of the album in Japan, Zyrus held a free concert titled "Special 'One Day' Free Live" at Shinjuku Square Garden in Tokyo. Around 1,000 fans reportedly turned up to watch Zyrus perform five songs from the second album despite the bad weather and he also thanked them for coming. He also chose four dancers from the audience to accompany him on one of his stage performances.[17][18]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Louder" | Dreamlab | 3:01 | |
| 2. | "Lost the Best Thing" |
| Soulshock | 3:37 |
| 3. | "Bounce Back" | DEEKAY | 3:39 | |
| 4. | "Before It Explodes" |
| The Smeezingtons | 4:00 |
| 5. | "Heartbreak Survivor" | Wayne Wilkins | 4:04 | |
| 6. | "New World" | Koichi Tabo (多保孝一 of Superfly) | 6:11 | |
| 7. | "Lesson for Life" |
| The Ghostwriters ・ Jordan Kyle | 2:58 |
| 8. | "Never Always" |
| Oak | 4:05 |
| 9. | "One Day" |
|
| 3:13 |
| 10. | "Lighthouse" | The Y's | 3:59 | |
| Total length: | 38:43 | |||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Louder" | Dreamlab | 3:01 | |
| 2. | "New World" | Koichi Tabo (多保孝一 of Superfly) | 6:11 | |
| 3. | "Bounce Back" | DEEKAY | 3:39 | |
| 4. | "Far as the Sky" | Yusuke Tanaka (田中ユウスケ) | 5:26 | |
| 5. | "Lost the Best Thing" |
| Soulshock | 3:37 |
| 6. | "Heartbreak Survivor" | Wayne Wilkins | 4:04 | |
| 7. | "Before It Explodes" |
| The Smeezingtons | 4:00 |
| 8. | "Lesson for Life" |
| The Ghostwriters ・ Jordan Kyle | 2:58 |
| 9. | "Never Always" |
| Oak | 4:05 |
| 10. | "One Day" |
|
| 3:13 |
| 11. | "Lighthouse" | The Y's | 3:59 | |
| Total length: | 44:09 | |||
Charts and certification
edit| Chart (2011) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Japan Billboard Top Albums | 8 |
References
edit- ^ a b "iTunes - Music - Before It Explodes - Single by Charice". Itunes.apple.com. Retrieved 2012-01-08.
- ^ "iTunes - Music - One Day - Single by Charice". Itunes.apple.com. Retrieved 2013-03-24.
- ^ "iTunes - Music - Louder - Single by Charice". Itunes.apple.com. Retrieved 2012-01-08.
- ^ "iTunes - Music - Far As the Sky - Single by Charice". Itunes.apple.com. Retrieved 2012-01-08.
- ^ "iTunes - Music - New World - Single by Charice". Itunes.apple.com. Retrieved 2012-01-08.
- ^ a b "Amazon.co.jp： ∞（インフィニティ）（初回限定スペシャル・プライス盤）: シャリース: 音楽". Amazon.co.jp. Retrieved 2012-01-08.
- ^ "CHARICE LAUNCHES 7-CITY ASIAN TOUR IN MARCH". 18 January 2012. Philippine Daily Inquirer/Asia News Network. Archived from the original on 22 January 2012. Retrieved 26 January 2012.
- ^ a b "Charice wants to return to Glee". 28 March 2012. ABS-CBN, ClevverNews. Retrieved 8 April 2012.
- ^ a b "Charice takes next crucial steps: Forward and up". 27 July 2013. Philippine Daily Inquirer. 27 July 2013. Retrieved 28 July 2013.
- ^ "Charice's 2nd Japan Album is Titled "Infinity"". 30 August 2011. Charice Mania. Retrieved 8 April 2012.
- ^ Contessa Gayles (2011-05-24). "Charice Gets 'Louder' With New Single Before Her Return on 'Glee' - AOL Music Blog". Blog.music.aol.com. Archived from the original on 2011-11-23. Retrieved 2012-01-08.
- ^ "iTunes - Music - Louder - Single by Charice". Itunes.apple.com. 2011-05-20. Retrieved 2012-01-08.
- ^ "iTunes - ミュージック - Charice「Far As the Sky - Single」". Itunes.apple.com. 2011-07-27. Retrieved 2012-01-08.
- ^ "Charice, 'Far as the Sky' – Song Review". Popcrush.com. 2011-07-11. Retrieved 2012-01-08.
- ^ "iTunes - ミュージック - Charice「New World - Single」". Itunes.apple.com. 2011-09-21. Retrieved 2012-01-08.
- ^ "Charice Pempengco Talks 'New World' on Album:... | Gather". Celebs.gather.com. Archived from the original on 2011-09-24. Retrieved 2012-01-08.
- ^ "Charice to promote 'Infinity' album in North Korea". abs-cbnnews.com. ABS-CBN. 10 May 2011. Retrieved 8 April 2012.
- ^ "Charice holds a free live with 1,000 fans in the rain". 6 October 2012. tokyohive. Retrieved 8 April 2012.
- ^ https://music.amazon.co.jp/albums/B00BCNFKJ0 [bare URL]