Mo' Better Tracks is the third and final studio album by Japanese J-pop band Rumania Montevideo. It was released on February 6, 2002, by Giza Studio.
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| Released | February 6, 2002 | |||
| Recorded | 2000–2002 | |||
| Genre | Rock | |||
| Length | 43:28 | |||
| Label | Giza | |||
| Producer | Makoto Miyoshi Kanonji | |||
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Background
editThe actual meaning of the title is "More Better Tracks".
Compared to their previous studio albums, the music style has distanced from typical country and J-pop style and aimed for rock style.
Three out of twelve tracks contain the word "Rain".
The album consists of three previously released singles: "Start All Over Again", "Hard Rain" and "Tender Rain".
"Start All Over Again" and its b-side track "My Life" from single has received completely new recording under title album version.
B-side track "Taxi" from "Tender Rain" was included in this album as well.[1]
The sixth single "Hard Rain" was included in the compilation album Giza Studio Masterpiece Blend 2001.[2]
On their official website was launched page with a short preview videos with the short commentaries and self liner notes by vocalist and drummer Mami.[3][4]
Soon after its release, the band went into unannounced indefinite hiatus.
Charting
editThe album reached #49 rank in Oricon on its first week. It charted only 1 week and sold 4,700 copies.[5]
Track listing
editAll lyrics are written by Mami Miyoshi; all music is composed by Makoto Miyoshi
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "I'll Be With You" | 3:49 |
| 2. | "Hard Rain" | 4:26 |
| 3. | "Free" | 2:47 |
| 4. | "Tender Rain" | 5:00 |
| 5. | "Rain" | 3:27 |
| 6. | "Sleeper" | 1:24 |
| 7. | "Life Style" | 4:22 |
| 8. | "Taxi" | 2:51 |
| 9. | "Take My Pain Away" | 3:37 |
| 10. | "My Life" (album version) | 3:23 |
| 11. | "All By Myself" | 3:35 |
| 12. | "Start all Over Again" (album version) | 4:47 |
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Personnel
editCredits adapted from the CD booklet of Mo' Better Tracks.[7]
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In media
edit- Start All Over Again: ending theme for TV Asahi program Mokugeki Dokyun!
- Hard Rain: ending theme for Tokyo Broadcasting System Television program Kinniku Banzuke
- Tender Rain: ending theme for Tokyo Broadcasting System Television program CDTV
References
edit- ^ "Rumania Montevideo discography". Rumania Montevideo Official Website.
- ^ "GIZA studio Masterpiece BLEND 2001 (V.A)". cdjapan.co.jp.
- ^ "PV set 3rd album "Mo' Better Tracks"". Rumania Montevideo Official Website.
- ^ "3rd album "Mo' Better Tracks' Self Liner Notes by Miyoshi Mami". Rumania Montevideo Official Website (archived). Archived from the original on 2002-06-09.
- ^ "Mo' Better Tracks (Rumania Montevideo)". Oricon News.
- ^ "ALBUM Mo' Better Tracks (Rumania Montevideo)". beinggiza.com.
- ^ Rumania Montevideo (2002). Mo' Better Tracks (CD Album; Booklet). Rumania Montevideo. Japan: Giza Studio. GZCA-5009.