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is the studio album by Japanese singer-songwriter Yosui Inoue
, released in November 1992.
The album comprises the newly arranged versions of the songs that Inoue himself had already recorded on his albums or singles, except "Just Fit" which was written for Mis Cast album by Kenji Sawada
in 1982. Inoue stated that over 20 songs were re-recorded during the sessions. Rest of them excluded from the album have not been released, except "No-ichigo" appeared on the flip side of a single "Musubikotoba".
Yosui Inoue
is a Japanese singer, lyricist, composer, guitarist and record producer, who is an important figure in Japanese music. He is renowned for his unique tone, eccentric lyrics, and dark sunglasses which he always wears....
, released in November 1992.
The album comprises the newly arranged versions of the songs that Inoue himself had already recorded on his albums or singles, except "Just Fit" which was written for Mis Cast album by Kenji Sawada
Kenji Sawada
, nicknamed "Julie" , also-known as vocalist for the Japanese rock band The Tigers, is a Japanese singer, composer, lyricist and actor. He was born in Tsunoi, Iwami , Tottori Prefecture, Japan, and raised in Sakyo-ku, Kyoto at age 3...
in 1982. Inoue stated that over 20 songs were re-recorded during the sessions. Rest of them excluded from the album have not been released, except "No-ichigo" appeared on the flip side of a single "Musubikotoba".
Track listing
All songs written and composed by Yōsui Inoue, unless otherwise noted- "" - 4:32
- "" - 4:32
- "" (Katz Hoshi/Inoue) - 5:31
- "" - 4:11
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/Inoue) - 5:18 - "" - 4:07
- "Just Fit" - 4:26
- "" - 5:13
- "" - 5:10
- "" - 5:22
- "" - 5:21
Album
Year | Album | Chart | Position | Weeks | Sales | RIAJ Cetification |
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1992 | The Night Without a Guide | Japanese Oricon Weekly Albums Chart (Top 100) | 7 | 10 | 205,000+ | Platinum |
Single
Year | Single | B-Side | Chart | Position | Weeks | Sales |
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1992 | "Musubikotoba" | "No-Ichigo" [New recording] | Japanese Oricon Weekly (top 100) | 33 | 7 | 70,000 |