Radwimps 2: Hatten Tojō Explained

RADWIMPS 2: Hatten Tojō
Type:	studio
Artist:	RADWIMPS
Cover:	Radwimps2.jpg
Recorded:	2004–2005
Length:	53:25
Language:	Japanese, English
Label:	Newtraxx
Prev Title:	Radwimps
Prev Year:	2003
Next Year:	2006

, stylised as RADWIMPS 2 ~Hatten Tojō~, is Japanese rock band RADWIMPS' second album under independent label Newtraxx, released on March 8, 2005.^[1]

Notes and References

1. Web site: メジャー・デビュー後、2枚のシングルを経て、ついに2/15にフル・アルバムをリリースした4ピース・バンドRADWIMPSを直撃! . Direct hit by RADWIMPS, a four piece band who, after a major debut and two singles, have finally released a full album on February 15! . Vibe-Net . Japanese . February 28, 2006 . February 9, 2011.
2. Web site: Oricon . RADWIMPS 2～発展途上～ - RADWIMPS . Japanese . May 22, 2011.
3. Web site: オリコンランキング情報サービス「you大樹」 . Oricon Ranking Information Service "You Big Tree" . . May 22, 2011. (subscription only)
4. Web site: RADWIMPS 2 ～発展途上～／RADWIMPS . Tsutaya . 2006 . June 22, 2011.
5. Web site: RADWIMPS 2 "Hatten Tojo" . Bugs! . Korean . March 29, 2013.
6. Web site: [CD] RADWIMPS 2 ～発展途上～ / RADWIMPS |work=Neowing | language=Japanese | accessdate=May 22, 2011}}

   Background and development

   The album was the first to feature the band's current line-up, after their reformation in 2004. The band first recorded and released the single "Kiseki" in 2004. Two months after the album's release, the band released their final independent release, the double A-side "Hexun/Kanashi."

   The album was created by recording song after song, until the band had enough material for an album. This technique was regretted by the band members, as it made album recording feel like work. The album was recorded with each member recording their instruments separately, a technique they no longer used in their next album.^[1] Immediately after the release of the album, vocalist and songwriter Yojiro Noda regretted the album's release, and wanted to make a new record as quickly as possible afterwards.

   Commercial reception

   The album did not chart on Oricon's top 300 albums chart until May 2006. The album was a very gradual seller, charting for 106 weeks, and peaking at number 80. The album reached this peak in early 2007, and has only spent a single week in the top 100. Despite charting longer than the band's debut album and selling more units of it, it has not been officially recognised by the RIAJ as a gold certified album.

   Chart rankings

   Sales

   Release history

   Region	Date	Format	Distributing Label
   Japan		CD	Newtraxx
   	^[4]	Rental CD
   South Korea	^[5]	Digital download	Warner Music Korea

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