Just Communication Explained

Just Communication
Cover:Two-Mix - Just Communication.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Two-Mix
Album:BPM 132
B-Side:Second Impression
Language:Japanese
Recorded:1995
Length:4:20
Label:King Records
Composer:Kōji Makaino
Lyricist:Shiina Nagano
Producer:Two-Mix
Next Title:Rhythm Emotion
Next Year:1995

"Just Communication" is the debut single by J-pop duo Two-Mix, released by King Records on April 29, 1995. Composed by Shiina Nagano and Kōji Makaino, the song was used as the first opening theme of the anime series Mobile Suit Gundam Wing, and marked the band's breakthrough into the mainstream.[1]

Both the song and its B-side "Second Impression" originally had Two-Mix credited as songwriters due to a policy imposed by, the duo's management at the time.[2]

The single peaked at No. 23 on Oricon's weekly singles chart.[3] It sold over 264,000 copies and was certified Gold by the RIAJ.

Track listing

All lyrics are written by Shiina Nagano. All music is arranged by Two-Mix.

Other versions

Remixes of the song were released on the albums Two-(Re)Mix and BPM "Dance Unlimited". An alternate version titled "Just Communication II" was recorded on the 1998 EP Fantastix II Next. An English-language version was recorded on the 2000 self-cover album BPM Cube.

Cover versions

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Just Communication . The Two-Mix Electronic Library . 2019-10-30.
  2. [:ja:JUST COMMUNICATION]
  3. Web site: Just Communication TWO-MIX . . 2020-03-23.
  4. Web site: TWO-MIX Tribute Album "Crysta-Rhythm" . . 2022-08-06.