Beautiful (Meg album)
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Beautiful is the sixth full-length studio album by Japanese electropop singer-songwriter Meg, released by Universal J on May 27, 2009 in Japan[1] It was released in two formats: as a CD-only version,[2] and a limited edition CD+DVD version.[3] The first press bonuses for the limited press DVD included four music videos, a photograph collection, two postcards, and special first press packaging, as well as an external bonus, a poster.[4][5][6] This album, like Meg's last two albums, is produced by Yasutaka Nakata of capsule.[7]
Information
After the release of her fourth studio album, "Step" Meg was reportedly back in the studio recording new material for future releases. Her 4th single under Universal Music J (13th overall), "Precious," was released on September 17, 2008. Produced by long-time collaborator Yasutaka Nakata, it became her most successful charting single on the Oricon Weekly Charts, charting at the 17th position.[8] Afterward, Meg went on a brief break and recorded her one night show, "Meg Premium Live 'Party'" at the Shibuya-AX concert hall in Shibuya. This would later be released as a live DVD special on February 25, 2009.[9][10] On December 26, 2008, Meg's Universal website announced her 5th single under Universal Music J (14th overall), "Freak." Described by her website to have a "rockin'" new sound, this single marked a departure from her work with Nakata and she was instead produced by the English band Hadouken!.[11] "Freak" was released February 11, 2009.[12] On April 1, 2009, "Beautiful" was officially announced with track listings and a teaser cover on her official website,[13] and on April 6, 2009, the album was officially announced on her Universal website, complete with covers, full track listings, details, and album samples.[14]
Track listing
CD[15]
- Days
- Precious
- Telephone
- Lies
- Star
- Stand
- Why
- Joker
- Skin
- Beautiful
DVD[16]
- "Precious <Music Clip>"
- "Freak <yasutaka nakata remix> <Music Clip>"
- "Skin <Music Clip>"
- "Beautiful <Music Clip>"
Charts
Chart | Peak position |
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Oricon Daily Chart | 6 |
Oricon Weekly Chart | 10 |
References
- ^ "HMV Japan Page For Ordering "Beautiful"". Hmv.co.jp. Retrieved 2012-06-11.
- ^ "CD-Only Edition of "Beautiful" Pre-Order Page at HMV Japan". Hmv.co.jp. Retrieved 2012-06-11.
- ^ "Limited CD+DVD Edition of "Beautiful" Pre-Order Page at HMV Japan". Hmv.co.jp. Retrieved 2012-06-11.
- ^ "Detail Page At Amazon Japan". Amazon.co.jp. Retrieved 2012-06-11.
- ^ "Detail Page At HMV Japan". Hmv.co.jp. Retrieved 2012-06-11.
- ^ "Detail Page At CDJapan". Cdjapan.co.jp. Retrieved 2012-06-11.
- ^ "Official MEG Site News". Megweb.jp. Retrieved 2012-06-11.
- ^ "Oricon Style Detail Page On "Precious"". Oricon.co.jp. 1999-02-22. Retrieved 2012-06-11.
- ^ "Oricon Style Detail". Oricon.co.jp. Retrieved 2012-06-11.
- ^ Universal News About the Live DVD Special Template:Wayback
- ^ FREAK Announcement Detail Template:Wayback
- ^ "Oricon "Freak" Detail". Oricon.co.jp. 1999-02-22. Retrieved 2012-06-11.
- ^ ""Beautiful" Announcement Detail". Megweb.jp. Retrieved 2012-06-11.
- ^ Universal Website "Beautiful" Detail Template:Wayback
- ^ "CD tracklist announcement on official website". Megweb.jp. Retrieved 2012-06-11.
- ^ "DVD tracklist announcement on official website". Megweb.jp. Retrieved 2012-06-11.