Easter (Asian Kung-Fu Generation song)
| "Easter" | ||||
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| Single by Asian Kung-Fu Generation | ||||
| from the album Wonder Future | ||||
| Released | March 18, 2015 | |||
| Format | CD single, digital download | |||
| Genre | Indie rock, alternative rock | |||
| Length | 3:00 | |||
| Label | Ki/oon | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Masafumi Gotō | |||
| Producer(s) | Asian Kung-Fu Generation | |||
| Asian Kung-Fu Generation singles chronology | ||||
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"Easter" (復活祭 Fukkatsusai) is a song by Japanese rock band Asian Kung-Fu Generation. It was released as the lead single of their eighth studio album, Wonder Future, on March 18, 2015.[1] Single's B-side, Seaside Sleeping, sung by band's guitarist, Kensuke Kita. This is the second time since World Apart's B-side, "Lies and Wonderland" in 2006. This is the first time band didn't used Yusuke Nakamura's artwork on their single, instead they just used the simple artwork with black color because Masafumi Gotō imagined "Easter" as a grave and resurrection.[2]
Music video
The music video for "Easter" was directed by Okita Masaki.[3] The video presented in black and white, features the band playing in a room with birdcages and Gotō holding a rooster. The video ends with Gotō cracking an egg and the curtains closed.
Track listing
All tracks written by Masafumi Gotō.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Easter" (復活祭 Fukkatsusai) | 3:00 |
| 2. | "Parallel World" (パラレルワールド Parareru Wārudo) | 2:15 |
| 3. | "Seaside Sleeping" (シーサイドスリーピング Shīsaido Surīpingu) | 3:51 |
| Total length: | 9:06 | |
Charts
| Year | Chart | Peak position |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Oricon | 8 |
| Japan Hot 100 | 8 |
References
- ↑ "Asian Kung-fu Generation Easter new single release details and PV". Comtrya. 2015-03-04. Retrieved 2016-10-25.
- ↑ "Dinner with Mr. Nakamura. About album jacket". Retrieved 2016-10-07. (in Japanese)
- ↑ "SPACE SHOWER Music Video Search". SPACE SHOWER TV. SPACE SHOWER Networks Inc. Retrieved 2016-11-07. (in Japanese)