Renai (憐哀 -レンアイ-) is the debut album by Japanese visual kei rock band SID. It was released on December 22, 2004, by Danger Crue Records in two editions: regular[1] and limited.[2]
| Renai | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | December 22, 2004 | |||
| Genre | Rock | |||
| Length | 45:03 | |||
| Language | Japanese | |||
| Label | Danger Crue Records | |||
| Producer | Sakura | |||
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Production
editRenai was produced with Sakura, former drummer of L'Arc-en-Ciel.[3] Guitarist Shinji said that at the time of recording the album, the band's schedule was tight and they had little time, so they created the melodies during train journeys.[4][5] Mao said that these were the first lyrics he wrote. Despite being in a band before, he only did the vocals.[3]
Commercial performance
editRenai reached number 44 on Oricon Albums Chart, remained on chart for 4 weeks and sold 11,547 copies while on chart.[6] [7]
Track listing
editAll lyrics are written by Mao.[3]
| No. | Title | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ajisai" (紫陽花) | Shinji | 4:56 |
| 2. | "Rinjin" (隣人) | Aki | 3:37 |
| 3. | "Watashi wa Ame" (私は雨) | Shinji | 4:32 |
| 4. | "Virtual Bansankai" (バーチャル晩餐会) | Shinji | 3:10 |
| 5. | "Ao" (青) | Aki | 5:07 |
| 6. | "Doyoubi no Onna" (土曜日の女) | Aki | 3:15 |
| 7. | "Hitsuyouaku" (必要悪) | Aki | 4:17 |
| 8. | "Akagami Shuffle" (赤紙シャッフォー) | Aki | 3:58 |
| 9. | "Mousou Nikki" (妄想日記) | Shinji | 3:50 |
| 10. | "Owakare no Uta" (お別れの唄) | Shinji | 4:03 |
| 11. | "Kara (Kara) no Binsen, Sora (Sora) e no Tegami" (空(から)の便箋、空(そら)への手紙) | Shinji | 4:13 |
| Total length: | 45:03[8] | ||
Personnel
edit- Mao – vocals
- Shinji – guitar
- Aki – bass
- Yūya – drums
References
edit- ^ "Renai (Regular Edition) | SID". JaME World. Retrieved 2020-10-29.
- ^ "Renai (Limited Edition) | SID". JaME World. Retrieved 2020-10-29.
- ^ a b c "シド 1st Album『憐哀-レンアイ-』〜いまの自分たちを象徴している漢字2文字をアルバムタイトルに〜". WHAT's IN? tokyo (in Japanese). 2018-06-30. Archived from the original on 2021-03-30. Retrieved 2020-10-29.
- ^ Japan, Billboard (2023-04-10). "J-Rock Band SID Talk 20-Year History & Recent Rebirth: Interview". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-08-10.
- ^ "シド「SID 10th Anniversary BEST」インタビュー (2/4) - 音楽ナタリー 特集・インタビュー". Natalie (in Japanese). Retrieved 2023-08-12.
- ^ "憐哀-レンアイ- | シド". Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved 2020-10-29.
- ^ "ヴィジュアル系のオリコンまとめ。" (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 2010-12-23.
- ^ "Renai on Spotify". Retrieved 2023-09-22.