Love Is the Message (Misia album)
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Studio album by Misia | ||||
Released | January 1, 2000 | |||
Recorded | 1999 | |||
Genre | R&B, J-pop | |||
Length | 71:19 | |||
Label | Arista Japan | |||
Producer | Haruo Yoda | |||
Misia chronology | ||||
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Singles from Love Is the Message | ||||
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Love Is the Message is Misia's second studio album, released on January 1, 2000. It sold 1,349,650 copies in its first week, making it the 23rd highest debut in Japanese history,[1] and peaked at #1 for two consecutive weeks. It went on to sell over 2.29 million copies, making Misia one of the three acts, alongside Globe and Chemistry, with the second most consecutive double million albums, behind Hikaru Utada.[2] Love Is the Message was the recipient of the award for best album at the 42nd Japan Record Awards. The album jacket was shot during sunrise at the summit of the Haleakala National Park in Maui, Hawaii. Love Is the Message is the 56th best-selling album of all time in Japan.[3]
Track listing
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
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1. | "Opening" | 0:35 | ||
2. | "Believe" | Misia | Jun Sasaki | 4:50 |
3. | "Sweetness" | Misia | Satoshi Shimano | 5:50 |
4. | "It's Just Love" | Misia | Misia, Satoshi Shimano | 6:25 |
5. | "Sweet Pain" | Misia | Kyōhei Tsutsumi | 6:22 |
6. | "Atsui Namida" (アツイナミダ, "Hot Tears") | Misia | Jun Sasaki | 6:26 |
7. | "Ame no Nichiyōbi" (雨の日曜日, "Rainy Sunday") | Chihiro Close, Misia | Tatsushi Kusunoki | 4:47 |
8. | "Itoshii Hito" (愛しい人, "My Beloved") | Misia | Misia | 6:31 |
9. | "Ano Hi no Yō ni" (あの日のように, "Like on That Day") | Misia | Misia | 5:32 |
10. | "Hana/Tori/Kaze/Tsuki" (花/鳥/風/月, "Flower/Bird/Wind/Moon") | Chihiro Close | Hiroshi Matsui, Misia | 5:48 |
11. | "One!" | Misia | Hiroshi Matsui | 6:09 |
12. | "Wasurenai Hibi" (忘れない日々, "Unforgettable Days") | Misia | Toshiaki Matsumoto | 5:56 |
13. | "Lovin' You (Misia 1999 Live Version)" | Richard J. Rudolph, Minnie Ripperton | Richard J. Rudolph, Minnie Ripperton | 6:08 |
Charts
Oricon Sales Chart
Release | Chart | Peak position | First week sales | Sales total |
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January 1, 2000 | Oricon Daily Albums Chart | 1 | ||
Oricon Weekly Albums Chart | 1 | 1,349,650 | 2,297,880 | |
Oricon Monthly Albums Chart | 1 | |||
Oricon Yearly Albums Chart | 4 (2000) 169 (2001) |
References
External links
- Sony Music Online Japan : Misia
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- Mother Father Brother Sister
- Love Is the Message
- Marvelous
- Kiss in the Sky
- Mars & Roses
- Singer for Singer
- Ascension
- Eighth World
- Just Ballade
- Soul Quest
- New Morning
- Love Bebop
- Life Is Going On and On
- Hello Love
- Hoshizora no Live: The Best of Acoustic Ballade
- Misia Hoshizora no Live Song Book: History of Hoshizora Live
- Misia no Mori: Forest Covers
- Misia Greatest Hits
- Misia Single Collection: 5th Anniversary
- Misia Love & Ballads: The Best Ballade Collection
- Super Best Records: 15th Celebration
- Misia The Great Hope Best
- Misia Remix 1999
- Misia Remix 2000 Little Tokyo
- Misia Remix 2002 World Peace
- Misia Remix 2003 Kiss in the Sky: Non Stop Mix
- The Best DJ Remixes
- The Tour of Misia 2007 Ascension
- The Tour of Misia 2008 Eighth World
- Misia Candle Night 2014
- Misia Hoshizora no Live VIII: Moon Journey
- Misia Candle Night 2015
- Misia Hoshizora no Live IX: Premium Live
- Misia Candle Night 2016
- The Tour of Misia Love Bebop: All Roads Lead to You
- Misia Candle Night 2017
- Misia Summer Soul Jazz 2017
- The Super Tour of Misia: Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
- Misia Hoshizora no Live X: Life Is Going On and On
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