The Japan Covers Explained

The Japan Covers
Type:studio
Artist:Andrew W.K.
Cover:AWK Japan Covers.jpg
Released:November 26, 2008 (Japan)
Recorded:2008
Genre:Rock
Label:Universal Music Group
Producer:Andrew W.K.
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Premium Collection: The Japan Covers, known as in Japan, is a cover album by Andrew W.K. The album, consisting of covers of various J-pop songs, was released in Japan by Universal Music Group on November 26, 2008.

The songs were originally marketed as 30-second ringtones and repackaged in their complete versions as this 14-song album. Andrew W.K. is quoted as saying that this album is a "gift to the Japanese people, for all the incredible warmth and kindness they've given me over the years."[1]

Tracks

  1. "KISEKI" (originally GReeeeN's "Kiseki" [{{lang|ja|キセキ}}])
  2. "GIROPPON" (originally Nezumi Senpai's "Roppongi ~Giroppon~" [{{lang|ja|六本木~GIROPPON~}}])
    1. "Linda Linda" (originally THE BLUE HEARTS' "Linda Linda" [{{lang|ja|リンダ リンダ}}])
      1. "Runner" (originally by BAKUFU-SLUMP)
        1. "MY FIRST KISS" (originally covered by Hi-STANDARD)

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Andrew W.K.. 2008-01-02.