"Koi ni Ochite" (恋におちて) is a single by Japanese rock band Sid, released on April 10, 2013, by Ki/oon Music. It was released in three editions: the regular edition with only the 3-track CD, and the limited editions A and B, which included a DVD containing the music video for "Koi ni Ochite" and live footage of "Café de Bossa" in Taiwan, which differs between the A and B versions.[1]

"Koi ni Ochite"
Single by SID
from the album Outsider
B-side"Zetsubō no Hata"
ReleasedApril 10, 2013
GenreJ-pop
Length12:21
LabelKi/oon Records
Songwriter(s)Mao, Aki
SID singles chronology
"V.I.P"
(2012)
"Koi ni Ochite"
(2013)
"Summer Lover"
(2013)

Promotion and release

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Details of the single were announced in early February 2013.[1]

Composition and reception

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"Koi ni Ochite" was composed by bassist Aki, with lyrics written by vocalist Mao as usual. CD Journal company described it as having a "catchy, minor-chord melody" and "reminiscent of Showa pop songs". They also praised Mao's vocals on the B-side track, "Zetsubō no Hata", which was composed by Shinji.[1][2] Tower Records called it "a piece that encapsulates Sid's charm."[3]

Commercial performance

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The single peaked at number four on weekly Oricon Albums Chart and stayed on chart for six weeks.[4] According to the Oricon sales ranking, it is the band's 16th best-selling single.[5] On Tower Records' Japanese Rock and Pop Singles chart, it debuted at #7.[2]

Track listing

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All lyrics are written by Mao.

No.TitleMusicLength
1."Koi ni Ochite" (恋におちて)Aki4:11
2."Zetsubō no Hata" (絶望の旗)Shinji3:45
3."Café de Bossa" (Live from TOUR 2012『M&W』extra in Taiwan)Yūya4:24
Total length:12:21

Personnel

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  • Mao – vocals
  • Shinji – guitar
  • Aki – bass
  • Yūya – drums

References

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  1. ^ a b c "シド、4月ニューシングルに台湾ライブの模様を収録". Natalie (in Japanese). February 8, 2013. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
  2. ^ a b "シド / 恋におちて [紙ジャケット仕様] - CDJournal". CDJournal (in Japanese). Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  3. ^ "シド/恋におちて [CD+DVD]<初回生産限定盤B>". Tower Records (in Japanese). Retrieved 2024-05-28.
  4. ^ "恋におちて | シド". Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved 2024-05-23.
  5. ^ "Sid singles ranking on Oricon". Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved 2023-12-30.
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