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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Prev Year: | 2006 |
Next Title: | A Wild Pear |
Next Year: | 2009 |
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]