Battle and Romance
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| Studio album by Momoiro Clover Z | ||||
| Released | July 27, 2011 (Japan) April 10, 2013 (reissue of the Lim. A, B) |
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| Length | 58:55 (Regular Edition) | |||
| Label | Starchild Records | |||
| Momoiro Clover Z chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Battle and Romance | ||||
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| Music videos on Limited Edition B DVD | ||||
| "Z Densetsu (Owarinaki Kakumei)" on YouTube "D’ no Junjō" on YouTube |
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Battle and Romance (バトル アンド ロマンス Batoru ando Romansu?) is the first album by the Japanese girl group Momoiro Clover Z. It was released in Japan on July 27, 2011.[1]
Contents
Release details
The album was released in three versions: Regular Edition and Limited Editions A and B. The regular edition was CD-only, the limited edition A included a second CD with six solo songs, and the limited edition B included a DVD with two music videos.[1] The album is also available on two LPs.
Reception
The album debuted at weekly number 3 in the Oricon chart.
The album won Grand Prix at the 4th CD Shop Awards, making Momoiro Clover Z the first idols to win it.[2] The CD Shop Awards ceremony is held annually; the winners are chosen by votes from Japanese record store clerks.[2]
When the two limited editions (A and B) of Battle and Romance were re-released on April 10, 2013, the album updated its peak position to 2nd, selling approximately 38,000 copies in the re-release week.[3]
Track listing
| CD | ||
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| No. | Title | Length |
| 1. | "Z Densetsu: Owarinaki Kakumei" (Ｚ伝説～終わりなき革命～) | |
| 2. | "Contradiction" (CONTRADICTION) | |
| 3. | "Mirai Bowl" (ミライボウル) | |
| 4. | "Wani to Shampoo" (ワニとシャンプー, "Crocodile and Shampoo") | |
| 5. | "Pinky Jones" (ピンキージョーンズ) | |
| 6. | "Kimi no Ato" (キミノアト, "Trace of You") | |
| 7. | "D’ no Junjō" (D’の純情) | |
| 8. | "Ame no Tajikarao" (天手力男) | |
| 9. | "Orange Note" (オレンジノート) | |
| 10. | "Ikuze! Kaitō Shōjo" (行くぜっ!怪盗少女) | |
| 11. | "Stardust Serenade" (スターダストセレナーデ) | |
| 12. | "Kono Uta" (コノウタ, "This Song") | |
| 13. | "Momoclo no Nippon Banzai!" (bonus track, ももクロのニッポン万歳!) | |
| Limited Edition A CD | |||
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| No. | Title | Artist | Length |
| 1. | "Taiyō to Ekubo" (太陽とえくぼ) | Kanako Momota | |
| 2. | "Fall into Me" (fall into me) | Akari Hayami | |
| 3. | "Ai Desu ka?" (…愛ですか?, "…Is It Love?") | Shiori Tamai | |
| 4. | "Datte Ārin Nan Da Mōn" (だって あーりんなんだもーん☆) | Ayaka Sasaki | |
| 5. | "Arigatō no Present" (ありがとうのプレゼント, "Thank You Present") | Momoka Ariyasu | |
| 6. | "Koi wa Abare Oni Daiko" (恋は暴れ鬼太鼓, "Love is a Rampaging Oni Daiko") | Reni Takagi | |
| Limited Edition B DVD | ||
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| No. | Title | Length |
| 1. | "Z Densetsu (Owarinaki Kakumei) (music video)" (Ｚ伝説～終わりなき革命～ (Music Video)) | |
| 2. | "D’ no Junjō (music video)" (D’の純情 (Music Video)) | |
Charts
| Chart (2011) | Peak position |
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| Oricon Daily Albums Chart | 2 |
| Oricon Weekly Albums Chart | 3 |
| Oricon Monthly Albums Chart | 21 |
| Billboard Japan Top Albums | 7 |
| Chart (2013) | Peak position |
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| Oricon Daily Albums Chart | 2 |
| Oricon Weekly Albums Chart | 2 |
| Oricon Monthly Albums Chart[4] | 6 |
Awards
4th CD Shop Awards
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| Year | Recipient/Nominated work | Award | Result |
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| 2011 | Battle and Romance | Grand Prix[2] | Won |
References
External links
- Battle and Romance - Official Momoiro Clover Z discography
