| Finale | |
| Type: | studio |
| Artist: | Pierrot |
| Cover: | Pierrot - Finale.png |
| Released: | July 7, 1999 |
| Length: | 59:52 |
| Label: | EMI |
| Language: | Japanese |
| Producer: | Shinobu Narita |
| Prev Title: | Celluloid |
| Prev Year: | 1997 |
| Next Title: | Private Enemy |
| Next Year: | 2000 |
Finale is the fourth studio album by Japanese visual kei rock band Pierrot, released on July 7, 1999, produced by Shinobu Narita.[1] Album's singles are "Clear Sky", "Mad Sky -Koutestu no Kyuuseishu-", "Haruka.../Kanata e..." and "Last Letter".[2]
It is the band's debut major album, released by EMI. The first edition was limited, with special packaging including bonus items.[3] [4] It was re-released on December 19, 2001.[5] Finale became available on subscription streaming services along with the group's major works on September 10, 2024.[6]
OK Music website stated that the lyrics have many romantic and dramatic passages, comparing them to a shōjo manga. In terms of musicality, they said the band has "rock standards" with a bit of avant-garde, and also mentioned that some tracks incorporate psychedelic rock and others punk rock.[7] CD Journal said the lyrics depict a "decadent world" and mentioned the digital guitar sounds and traditional Irish elements in the songs. They also said producer Narita brought a "retro '80s" feel to the music.[8]
Finale debuted at number five on Oricon Albums Chart and stayed on chart for seven weeks,[9] selling 171,180 copies while on chart.[10] It sold over 190,000 copies in total.[11]
It was certified gold disc by RIAJ for selling more than 100,000 copies.[12] It is Pierrot's best-selling studio album and the one that reached the highest position on Oricon.[13] Finale reached the same number on Billboard Japan.[14]