World Domination is the fifth studio album by Japanese all-female rock band Band-Maid. It was released on February 14, 2018, and was supported with the World Domination Tour 2018.[1] Music videos were made for the single "Daydreaming",[2] the lead track "Domination"[3] and the last track "Dice".[4] The album debuted at number nine on the Japanese Oricon Albums Chart,[5] selling 8,140 copies in its first week.[6]
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | February 14, 2018 (Japan) | |||
| Studio | Nasoundra Palace, Tokyo, Japan | |||
| Length | 53:56 | |||
| Language | Japanese | |||
| Label | Crown Stones (Japan), JPU Records (International) | |||
| Producer | Band-Maid | |||
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| Singles from World Domination | ||||
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| Music videos | ||||
| "Domination" on YouTube | ||||
| "Daydreaming" on YouTube | ||||
| "Dice" on YouTube | ||||
The international version of the album from JPU Records includes English lyric translations, Romaji transliterations and bonus track "Honey".[7] The song "Carry On Living" was used on the anime Quiz Tokiko-san.[8]
Composition and lyrics
edit"I Can't Live Without You." and "Dice" were both considered to be released as the lead song, but ultimately "Domination" was chosen instead.[9] The working title for "Domination" was "World Domination" which was then used as the album title.[10] Lead vocalist Saiki Atsumi, told lead guitarist Kanami Tōno, to write a song based on the image of world domination.[11] Tōno was inspired by Street Fighter II.[12]
"Play" was originally an instrumental. Tōno was asked to make a song that would be popular at festivals. Kobato made the lyrics with a strong sense of a scene where everyone is having a good time.[13] It was previously released on the Daydreaming/Choose Me single.
"One and Only" was the first song written for the album.[10] The lyrics for "Carry On Living" were inspired by the Japanese film March Comes in Like a Lion.[14] The lyrics for "Alive-or-Dead" are about cryptocurrency.[14]
Tōno composed "Daydreaming", after Atsumi requested a ballad. She was told to incorporate elements of tropical house and EDM and make it more like Band-Maid. Tōno wrote it on piano. It took about a month to arrange the music. Atsumi told rhythm guitarist/vocalist Miku Kobato, she wanted a song where the audience could take a break and she could sing calmly. Atsumi told Tōno she wanted a rock version of a Hikaru Utada song and she asked her not to include too many English words.[13]
Track listing
editAll lyrics are written by Miku Kobato, except where indicated
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
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| 1. | "I Can't Live Without You." | Band-Maid | Band-Maid | 3:49 | |
| 2. | "Play" | Band-Maid | Band-Maid | 3:19 | |
| 3. | "One and Only" | Band-Maid | Band-Maid | 3:22 | |
| 4. | "Domination" | Band-Maid | Band-Maid | 3:51 | |
| 5. | "Fate" |
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| 4:31 | |
| 6. | "Spirit!!" | Band-Maid | Band-Maid | 3:41 | |
| 7. | "Rock in Me" |
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| 3:21 | |
| 8. | "Clang" | Band-Maid | Band-Maid | 4:10 | |
| 9. | "Turn Me On" |
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| 4:15 | |
| 10. | "Carry On Living" | Band-Maid | Band-Maid | 3:32 | |
| 11. | "Daydreaming" |
| Band-Maid | Band-Maid | 3:57 |
| 12. | "Anemone" | Band-Maid | Band-Maid | 4:22 | |
| 13. | "Alive-or-Dead" | Band-Maid | Band-Maid | 3:44 | |
| 14. | "Dice" | Band-Maid | Band-Maid | 4:02 | |
| Total length: | 53:56 | ||||
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15. | "Honey" (ハニー) (Mucc cover) | Miya | Miya | 3:24 |
| Total length: | 57:20 | |||
Limited edition (with Blu-ray or DVD)
editLimited Edition w/ Blu-ray or DVD featuring the Tour Final recorded live at Studio Coast on November 24, 2017.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Choose Me" | |
| 2. | "Don't You Tell Me" | |
| 3. | "モラトリアム" | |
| 4. | "Puzzle" | |
| 5. | "Cross" | |
| 6. | "Matchless Gum" | |
| 7. | "Awkward" | |
| 8. | "Daydreaming" | |
| 9. | "YOLO" | |
| 10. | "Alone" | |
| 11. | "Real Existence" | |
| 12. | "Take Me Higher!" | |
| 13. | "Play" | |
| 14. | "Secret My Lips" | |
| 15. | "The Non-Fiction Days" |
Personnel
edit- Band-Maid
- Saiki Atsumi – lead vocals (except track 7)
- Miku Kobato – rhythm guitar, vocals, lead vocals on track 7
- Kanami Tōno – lead guitar
- Misa – bass
- Akane Hirose – drums
- Production
- Band-Maid – sound producer
- Tienowa – sound design (except tracks 5 and 9)
- Kentaro Akutsu – sound design and vocal director on tracks 5 and 9
- Ayako Nakanomori – vocal director (except tracks 5 and 9)
- Masahiko Fukui – mixing and Mastering at Mix Forest, Tokyo
- Masayoshi Yamamoto – recording engineer
- Satoshi Kohno – art direction
- Satoshi Kuno – art producer
Charts
edit| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Japan Top Albums (Billboard)[6] | 7 |
| Japanese Albums (Oricon)[5] | 9 |
References
edit- ^ "【インタビュー】Band-Maidが世界征服を目論みアルバム『World Domination』をリリース !". Utaten (in Japanese). February 18, 2018. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
- ^ "Band-Maid release loosened up music video that leave us "Daydreaming"". JRock News. May 27, 2017. Retrieved December 1, 2018.
- ^ "Japanese Rockers BAND-MAID Release New 'Domination' Video: Watch". Billboard. February 2, 2018. Retrieved February 18, 2018.
- ^ "Band-Maid、臨場感あふれる「Dice」MV公開". Barks (in Japanese). March 4, 2018. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
- ^ a b "World Domination(初回生産限定盤A) | Band-Maid" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved October 18, 2021.
- ^ a b "Billboard Japan Top Albums Sales | Charts". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). February 2, 2018. Retrieved August 10, 2021.
- ^ "World Domination [CD + Lyrics Translation]". JPU Records. Retrieved August 1, 2020.
- ^ "Top 20 anime opening and ending songs 2018". JRock News. December 31, 2018. Retrieved October 18, 2021.
- ^ "【インタビュー】Band-Maid小鳩ミク＆彩姫、フロント2人は「絶対に交わらない」" (in Japanese). barks.jp. February 14, 2018. p. 1. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
- ^ a b "【インタビュー】Band-Maid小鳩ミク＆彩姫、フロント2人は「絶対に交わらない」" (in Japanese). barks.jp. February 14, 2018. p. 2. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
- ^ "Band-Maid VanityMix 2018 Spring Pick Up Interview" (in Japanese). VanityMix. p. 1. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
- ^ "Band-Maid Web Limited Interview" (in Japanese). VanityMix. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
- ^ a b "Band-Maid | インタビュー 10／15に名古屋ダイアモンドホールでお給仕（ライブ）！！Band-Maidの小鳩ミク（G&Vo）とKanami（G）にインタビュー！" (in Japanese). Sunday Folk. August 16, 2017. Archived from the original on February 12, 2018. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
- ^ a b "Band-Maid VanityMix 2018 Spring Pick Up Interview" (in Japanese). VanityMix. p. 2. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
External listing
edit- World Domination Listing at JPU Records (in English)