Exodus (Utada Hikaru album)

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Exodus
Exodus cover
Studio album by Utada Hikaru
Released Flag of JapanSeptember 8, 2004
Flag of the United StatesOctober 5, 2004
Flag of the United KingdomSeptember 26, 2005
Flag of JapanSeptember 20, 2006 (Japanese re-release)
Recorded —
Genre Dance, Ethereal Wave, Electronica
Length 54:17
Label Island
Producer Utada Hikaru, Timbaland and Teruzane Utada
Utada Hikaru chronology
Utada Hikaru Single Collection Vol. 1
(2004)		 Exodus
(2004)		 Ultra Blue
(2006)
Alternate cover
UK album cover
UK album cover
Singles from Exodus
  1. "Easy Breezy"
    Released: August 3, 2004
  2. "Devil Inside"
    Released: September 14, 2004
  3. "Exodus '04"
    Released: June 21, 2005
  4. "You Make Me Want to Be a Man"
    Released: October 17, 2005

Exodus is an English language album by Utada, released in 2004. All songs are written by Utada except "Exodus '04" and "Let Me Give You My Love", which are co-written with Timbaland. "Wonder 'Bout" was remixed by Timbaland.

It was released on September 9, 2004, in Japan, with a special booklet and housed in a cardboard slipcase. All of the Japanese translations were done by Hiroko Shintani (新谷洋子 Shintani Hirōko?), except for the song "Animato" which was translated by Utada herself. Utada stated that it had a certain feel to it that she wanted to bring across to her Japanese audience.

Exodus was released in North America nearly a month after it was released in Japan, on October 5, 2004 and the UK version was released about a year after on September 26, 2005. Although it was released in three different areas, Utada's Exodus album failed to make a mainstream effect in the United States and European Territories. However, the album reached #160 on the US Billboard 200 chart with virtually no promotion.[citation needed]

The tracks "Opening" and "Crossover Interlude" contain the exact same lyrics, but are mixed differently. Even though "Opening" has vocals in the song, the lyrics aren't provided in the lyric booklet. The Hong Kong and Taiwan versions of the album contains lyrics for "Opening" in Chinese.

Only two Japanese words have been used for the whole album. The words "Konnichiwa" (今日は?) and "Sayōnara" (さようなら?) are found in "Easy Breezy". Additionally, the words "Thank you for praying for my success" (成功祈ってくれてありがとう Seikou inotte kurete arigatou?)" are written in the lyric booklet.

Exodus was re-released[1] on September 20, 2006 in Japan, under Universal International, parent company of Island Def Jam. This limited reissue retailed at ¥1470.

"Devil Inside", "Exodus '04", "You Make Me Want to Be a Man" and "Easy Breezy" debuted on American radio in April 2004, while on Japanese radio in June 2005 and on British radio in May 2006.

Contents

[edit] Track listing

  1. "Opening" – 1:50
  2. "Devil Inside" – 3:58
  3. "Exodus '04" – 4:32
  4. "The Workout" – 4:01
  5. "Easy Breezy" – 4:03
  6. "Tippy Toe" – 4:15
  7. "Hotel Lobby" – 4:30
  8. "Animato" – 4:31
  9. "Crossover Interlude" ––– 1:18
  10. "Kremlin Dusk" – 5:14
  11. "You Make Me Want to Be a Man" ––– 4:37
  12. "Wonder 'Bout" – 3:48
  13. "Let Me Give You My Love" – 3:38
  14. "About Me" – 4:00
  15. "You Make Me Want to Be a Man (Bloodshy & Avant Mix) (UK Bonus track)
  16. "You Make Me Want to Be a Man (Junior Jack Mix) (UK Bonus track)

[edit] Charts

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Exodus (Japan) - Oricon Sales Chart (Japan)

Release Chart Peak Position Debut Sales Sales Total Chart Run
September 8, 2004 Oricon Daily Albums Chart #1[2]
September 8, 2004 Oricon Weekly Albums Chart #1[3] 523,761 1,074,393 20
September 8, 2004 Oricon Yearly Albums Chart #6[4][5]

Exodus (U.S.) - Billboard Sales Chart (U.S.)

Release Chart Peak Position
October 5, 2004 The Billboard 200 #160
October 5, 2004 Top Heatseekers #5

[edit] Exodus singles - Billboard charts

Year Single Chart Peak Position
2004 "Devil Inside" Dance Radio Airplay #1
2004 "Devil Inside" Hot Singles Sales #57[6]
2004 "Devil Inside" Hot Dance Music/Club Play #30
2005 "Exodus '04" Hot Dance Music/Club Play #24

[edit] References

  1. ^ Utada - EXODUS ＜初回生産限定特別価格盤＞
  2. ^ Utada、2位以下を圧唐ｷる好スタート！
  3. ^ Utadaが洋楽史上最高のスタートで首位！
  4. ^ 2004年 年間CDシングル/アルバム/トータルセールス/DVD/カラオケ/作詞家・作曲家・編曲家/着うた/着メロ ランキング
  5. ^ 2004年の音楽
  6. ^ Top Music Charts - Hot 100 - Billboard 200 - Music Genre Sales
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