One Love (Glay album)
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| ONE LOVE | ||
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| Studio album by GLAY | ||
| Released | November 28, 2001 | |
| Recorded | ??? | |
| Genre | Japanese rock/pop | |
| Length | 82:18 | |
| Label | Pony Canon/PolyGram Mustard Unlimited Platnium Records |
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| Producer(s) | Masahide Sakuma GLAY |
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| GLAY chronology | ||
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| GLAY Drive ~complete best~ (2000) |
ONE LOVE (2001) |
Unity Roots and Family, AWAY (2002) |
ONE LOVE is the 6th released album from the Japanese rock band, GLAY. This album marks a milestone in GLAY's musical history as it was their first album to explore a wide range of genres, have song compositions from each member (except vocalist, Teru), and it marked the high point of GLAY's popularity in Japan.
The album is listed as GLAY's 6th most successful album on the Oricon Chart out of all their released albums, including Best of compliations. The single GLOBAL COMMUNICATION rose up the charts by storm to the number one spot (#14 on GLAY's overall top singles by the Oricon). It was also the main theme for their 2001 outdoor concert tour, GLAY EXPO 2001 "GLOBAL COMMUNICATION", and the title for their Fuji Television series, GLAY GLOBAL COMMUNICATION. The song is one of GLAY's most well known from their entire discography.
Contents |
[edit] Track Listing
- ALL STANDARD IS YOU
- WET DREAM
- 嫉妬(KURID/PHANTOM mix) - (shitto (KURID/PHANTOM mix))
- HIGHWAY No.5
- Fighting Spirit
- ひとひらの自由(JoHNNY's peace mix) - (hitohira no jiyuu (JoHNNY's peace mix))
- THINK ABOUT MY DAUGHTER
- VIVA VIVA VIVA
- Prize
- MERMAID
- mister popcorn
- 電気イルカ奇妙ナ嗜好 - (denki iruka kimyou na shikou)
- STAY TUNED
- 君が見つめた海 - (kimi ga mitsumeta umi)
- 夢遊病 - (muyuubyou)
- Christmas Ring
- GLOBAL COMMUNICATION
- ONE LOVE ~ALL STANDARD IS YOU reprise~
[edit] Song Credits
- ALL STANDARD IS YOU - Lyrics Written and Composed by TAKURO, Arranged by GLAY, Masahide Sakuma, and dj honda
- WET DREAM - Lyrics Written and Composed by TAKURO, Arranged by GLAY and Masahide Sakuma
- 嫉妬(KURID/PHANTOM mix) - (shitto (KURID/PHANTOM mix)) - Lyrics Written and Composed by TAKURO, Arranged by GLAY and Masahide Sakuma
- HIGHWAY No.5 - Lyrics Written and Composed by JIRO, Arranged by GLAY and Masahide Sakuma
- Fighting Spirit - Lyrics Written and Composed by TAKURO, Arranged by GLAY and Masahide Sakuma
- ひとひらの自由(JoHNNY's peace mix) - (hitohira no jiyuu (JoHNNY's peace mix)) - Lyrics Written and Composed by TAKURO, Arranged by GLAY and Masahide Sakuma
- THINK ABOUT MY DAUGHTER - Written and Composed by TAKURO, Arranged by GLAY and Masahide Sakuma
- VIVA VIVA VIVA - Lyrics Written and Composed by TAKURO, Arranged by GLAY and Masahide Sakuma
- Prize - Lyrics Written and Composed by HISASHI, Arranged by GLAY and Masahide Sakuma
- MERMAID - Lyrics Written and Composed by TAKURO, Arranged by GLAY and Masahide Sakuma
- mister popcorn - Lyrics Written and Composed by JIRO, Arranged by GLAY and Masahide Sakuma
- 電気イルカ奇妙ナ嗜好 - (denki iruka kimyou na shikou) - Lyrics Written and Composed by HISASHI, Arranged by GLAY and Masahide Sakuma
- STAY TUNED - Lyrics Written and Composed by TAKURO, Arranged by GLAY and Masahide Sakuma
- 君が見つめた海 - (kimi ga mitsumeta umi) - Lyrics Written and Composed by TAKURO, Arranged by GLAY and Masahide Sakuma
- 夢遊病 - (muyuubyou) - Lyrics Written and Composed by TAKURO, Arranged by GLAY and Masahide Sakuma
- Christmas Ring - Lyrics Written and Composed by TAKURO, Arranged by GLAY and Masahide Sakuma
- GLOBAL COMMUNICATION - Lyrics Written and Composed by TAKURO, Arranged by GLAY
- ONE LOVE ~ALL STANDARD IS YOU reprise~ - Composed by TAKURO, Arranged by HISASHI
[edit] Single Information
- MERMAID
Released: July 19, 2000
Oricon Top Ranking: #1
Weeks on: 10
Overall GLAY Ranking: #10
- GLOBAL COMMUNICATION
Released: April 25, 2001
Oricon Top Ranking: #1
Weeks on: 8
Overall GLAY Ranking: #14
Image song for the "au by KDDI "M-UP GLAY PHONE" Commercial"
- STAY TUNED
Released: July 4, 2001
Oricon Top Ranking: #2
Weeks on: 7
Overall GLAY Ranking: #16
Image song for the "nifty (Broadband@nifty) Commericial"
- ひとひらの自由 - (hitohira no jiyuu)
Released: September 19, 2001
Oricon Top Ranking: #1
Weeks on: 6
Overall GLAY Ranking: #17
(NOTE: Overall GLAY Ranking is how it is ranked against GLAY's other singles according to the Oricon)
[edit] Album Chart Information
Oricon Top Ranking: #1
Weeks on: 10
Overall GLAY Ranking: #7
(NOTE: Overall GLAY Ranking is how it is ranked against GLAY's other albums according to the Oricon)
[edit] Trivia
- This album was the first GLAY album to have more than 12 tracks, with a mindblowing 18 tracks
- Despite being released in 2001, the ONE LOVE album was a big central focus in their career till 2003, even overshadowing the release of their album UNITY ROOTS & FAMILY, AWAY.
- GLAY did several tours and concerts for this album. GLAY EXPO 2001, ONE LOVE in BEIJING, and finally ONE LOVE DOME TOUR 2001-2002.
- In response to the terriost attacks of September 11th, 2001, TAKURO and TERU flew to New York City and composed a remix of ALL STANDARD IS YOU with dj honda, leaving the master tape at the memorial near the site in memory of those lost.
- ONE LOVE recieved mixed reviews from fans. Some felt as if the album were too poppy and commercial while others believed it was one of GLAY's best works.
[edit] See also
GLAY
GLAY GLOBAL COMMUNICATION
[edit] Referrences
- Oricon - GLAY's profile on the Oricon
- HAPPY SWING SPACE SITE - Official Site
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| Studio albums |
| Hai to Diamond | SPEED POP | BEAT out! | BELOVED | pure soul | HEAVY GAUGE | ONE LOVE | UNITY ROOTS & FAMILY, AWAY | THE FRUSTRATED | LOVE IS BEAUTIFUL |
| Greatest Hits/Best Ofs |
| REVIEW | GLAY Drive ~complete best~ | GLAY Rare Collectives vol. 1 and 2 | WHITE ROAD |
| Television Shows |
| GLAY Global Communication |
| Members |
| Hisashi | Jiro | Teru | Takuro |
