7 Berryz Times (⑦ Berryz タイムス, Sebun Berīzu Taimusu) is the seventh album by the Japanese girl idol group Berryz Kobo, released on March 30, 2011 in Japan on the record label Piccolo Town.[1][2] As with previous albums, it is entirely written and produced by Tsunku. There are a total of ten songs on the album, including the title tracks from three previously released hit singles: "Maji Bomber!!", "Shining Power", and "Heroine ni Narō ka!".[1]
| 7 Berryz Times | ||||
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_cover.jpg) Regular Edition cover | ||||
| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | March 30, 2011 (Japan) | |||
| Genre | J-pop, pop | |||
| Label | Piccolo Town | |||
| Producer | Tsunku | |||
| Berryz Kobo chronology | ||||
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| Singles from 7 Berryz Times | ||||
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| Music videos | ||||
| "Maji Bomber!!" on YouTube | ||||
| "Shining Power" on YouTube | ||||
| "Heroine ni Narō ka!" on YouTube | ||||
| "Heroine ni Narō ka! (Live Ver.)" on YouTube | ||||
| Alternative cover | ||||
_cover.jpg) Limited Edition cover | ||||
The album 7 Berryz Times was available in two editions: regular (PKCP-5182) and limited (PKCP-5180/1). The limited edition came with a DVD that included a live performance of "Heroine ni Narō ka!" and a documentary on how the album jacket was made. The album debuted at number 3 in the Oricon Daily Albums Chart and ranked 10th for the week.[3]
Track listing
editAll tracks are written by Tsunku
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Icchōme Rock!" (一丁目ロック！) | |
| 2. | "Heroine ni Narō ka!" (ヒロインになろうか！) | |
| 3. | "Bomb Bomb Jump" (BOMB BOMB JUMP) | |
| 4. | "Masshiroi Ano Kumo" (真っ白いあの雲) | |
| 5. | "Maji Bomber!!" (本気ボンバー！！) | |
| 6. | "Joshikai The Night" (女子会 The Night) | |
| 7. | "Girls Times" (ガールズタイムス) | |
| 8. | "Onna no Pride" (女のプライド) | |
| 9. | "Shining Power" (シャイニング パワー) | |
| 10. | "Magical Future!" (マジカルフューチャー！) |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Heroine ni Narō ka! (Shimizu Saki Solo Dance Ver.)" (ヒロインになろうか！（清水佐紀 SoloDance Ver.）) | |
| 2. | "Heroine ni Narō ka! (Tsugunaga Momoko Solo Dance Ver.)" (ヒロインになろうか！（嗣永桃子 SoloDance Ver.）) | |
| 3. | "Heroine ni Narō ka! (Tokunaga Chinami Solo Dance Ver.)" (ヒロインになろうか！（徳永千奈美 SoloDance Ver.）) | |
| 4. | "Heroine ni Narō ka! (Sudo Maasa Solo Dance Ver.)" (ヒロインになろうか！（須藤茉麻 SoloDance Ver.）) | |
| 5. | "Heroine ni Narō ka! (Natsuyaki Miyabi Solo Dance Ver.)" (ヒロインになろうか！（夏焼 雅 SoloDance Ver.）) | |
| 6. | "Heroine ni Narō ka! (Kumai Yurina Solo Dance Ver.)" (ヒロインになろうか！（熊井友理奈 SoloDance Ver.）) | |
| 7. | "Heroine ni Narō ka! (Sugaya Risako Solo Dance Ver.)" (ヒロインになろうか！（菅谷梨沙子 SoloDance Ver.）) | |
| 8. | "Heroine ni Narō ka! (Dance Mix Ver.)" (ヒロインになろうか！（Dance Mix Ver.）) | |
| 9. | "Heroine ni Narō ka! (Hello! Project 2011 Winter 'Kangei Shinsen Matsuri' A-gana Live Ver.)" (ヒロインになろうか！（Hello! Project 2011 WINTER ～歓迎新鮮まつり～ Aがなライブ Ver.）) | |
| 10. | "Album Jacket Satsuei Making" (アルバムジャケット撮影メイキング, "Album Jacket Photography Making of") |
Charts
edit| Chart (2011) | Peak position |
Weeks on chart |
Sales | |
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| First week |
Total | |||
| Japan (Oricon Daily Albums Chart) | 3 | |||
| Japan (Oricon Weekly Albums Chart) | 10 | 3[2] | 6,167[3] | 7,782 |
References
edit- ^ a b "7周年のBerryz工房、アルバムに続き6月ニューシングル発売" (in Japanese). Natalie.mu (Natasha, Inc.). 2011-04-02. Retrieved 2012-02-16.
- ^ a b "7 Berryz タイムス Berryz工房のプロフィールならオリコン芸能人事典-ORICON STYLE" (in Japanese). Oricon Inc. Retrieved 2012-02-16.
- ^ a b "CD Album Weekly Ranking - ORICON STYLE Ranking (2011-04-11)" (in Japanese). Oricon Inc. Retrieved 2012-02-16.
External links
edit- Profile on the Up-Front Works website (in Japanese)
- Profile on the Hello! Project website (in Japanese)
- Limited Edition, profile on the Oricon website (in Japanese)
- Regular Edition, profile on the Oricon website (in Japanese)