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Our album's out!
Theme：RINA

Finally, finally!
Our 10th Album "MIRROR"
Is finally out!

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We did an interview with Music Natalie
Packed with emotion
This time as well.
I think it'll make the album more enjoyable,
So please read it!

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https://natalie.mu/music/pp/scandal14

*Translation coming soon


We've thoroughly talked about our feelings
All over the place,
So although I won't write it again,
We truly do always feel grateful
For you guys.

Because you guys listen to us,
We've been able to continue being a band, and were able to make this album.



Best regards from here on out as well!


Now then, in a little bit from 18:45 JST〜
We will be featured on
MBS's "4 chan TV" program︎
It's hot from the oven, recorded yesterday.
Those in Kansai, please watch it〜!



And tonight it'll be the four of us.
"Catch up" will be broadcast live on Tokyo FM from 20:00 JST〜!


We're looking for messages
That have to do with your "100"〜!
Feel free to send something in＾＾

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https://audee.jp/news/show/64145


Now then...!
Let's meet up via the radio again tonight〜!


RINA

2022/1/26 14:11

Spoiler:

MIRROR Album Lyrics

01. MIRROR
02. eternal
03. Ai ni Naranakatta no sa (愛にならなかったのさ; It Didn't Turn Out to Be True Love)
04. Kanojo wa Wave (彼女はWave; She Is a Wave)
05. Ai no Shoutai (愛の正体; Love's True Colors)
06. Ivory (アイボリー)
07. Yuugure, Tokeru (夕暮れ、溶ける; Dusk, Melting)
08. Ao no Naru Yoru no Sukima de (蒼の鳴る夜の隙間で; In the Gaps of the Blue, Echoing Night)
09. Prism (プリズム)
10. one more time

*Bonus tracks:
11. Living in the city
12. SPICE

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Being in love as an adult is painful,,, Such a good song,, 【RINA】

It was so bright on the balcony,, 【HARUNA】

It was odd that we finished shooting this video basically without seeing each other because there weren't any scenes that called for the four of us to be together (I only got to see MAMI since our makeup times overlapped a bit) 【TOMOMI】

Shooting went by in a flash - On that day it was like I just stopped by the dressing room to eat the lunch that was prepared for me【MAMI】

in Osaka
Theme：RINA

We departed for Osaka first thing in the morning〜!

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HARU & RINA
Did live broadcasts and recordings for Kansai-based TV and radio programs＾＾
We got to appear in a lot of them,
So please look forward
To the on-air info that'll follow soon〜!



Osaka is a very comfortable place
That welcomes us whenever we return.
We're only here on a day trip this time,
But I'm glad we got to be here for even just a little bit〜︎

Now then...
Our album that we put all our might into is finally out tomorrow!
When it hits midnight,
The music video for "Ai ni Naranakatta no sa"
Will also be out at the same time!

The four of us will be in the live chat,
So let's watch it together〜!

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Now let's get hyped upー!


RINA

2022/1/25 20:26

Spoiler:

Surprise
Theme：RINA

Ba-boom in Shibuya Station!



A huge ad across an entire wall...!

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This was a classy move by our staff team,
Proceeding with this
Without us knowing about it at all...(*cries*
This is such a happy surprise
And it makes us feel that we can work a little harder!
So grateful.



Lyrics that we spun together
More carefully than usual.
I'm so happy
To have an opportunity where they can be viewed in this way as well.



Things right now
Still make it so that I can't really say to go check it out for yourself,
But if you happen to pass by,
Please check it out︎
People who don't use Shibuya Station, who live in rural areas, or live overseas
Should check out social media sites for more photos.
You can save the images posted on this blog,
So if you'd like, please share them on social media.
Let's spread around SCANDAL as we are right now!


RINA

2022/1/24 18:34

Spoiler:

Spoiler:

SCANDAL's MIRROR Lyrics Essays

＃1 - MAMI's "Ai ni Naranakatta no sa" Lyrics Essay


The things I personally consider to be important when it comes to love are...

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On Jan. 26, 2022, SCANDAL will release their new album MIRROR! It will contain a total of 10 songs: 7 new songs plus the three singles (eternal, Ivory, one more time) released last year. Also included are songs with lyrics and music written by each of the band members. Please look forward to the many songs that are unique to this album!

There will be a total of 4 essays from SCANDAL about this latest release. This is the first one, written by guitarist MAMI. She talks about the song "Ai ni Naranakatta no sa" (It Didn't Turn Out to Be True Love) which features lyrics and music written by her. What do you consider to be important when it comes to love? Please enjoy this lyrics essay while thinking of what love means to you.

～Lyrics Essay: "Ai ni Naranakatta no sa"～

The melody for this song came to mind at the same time as the one for "Ivory." As I was considering which one to pen the lyrics for first, I happened to be able to write the lyrics for "Ivory." This song was then shelved for a bit as a voice memo (New Recording ＃58).

At that time I still didn't know what lyrics to write, nor what arrangement it should have, and so it took the shape of it being warehoused inside of myself without showing it to the world (even the other band members didn't listen to it).

During the time we were making the three songs we released as singles in 2021, the subject of an album came up. We were like, "Oh no! We have no songs stocked up! Now we need to hurry up and work on making some!" That was when I suddenly remembered that voice memo. I thought, "Huh, could we use this?" I listened to the memo again and decided to make a demo of me singing to my own accompaniment (to be honest, it only had a decent melody, haha).

Recalling the time when I made this melody, I just wanted it to have a different theme from "Ivory," so I thought it would be better to limit what it was about. I also remember that I had a lot of friends who were having relationship problems at that time. But their problems were complicated, I didn't know what I would do if I were in their shoes, and come to think of it, what were my own past relationships like, again? Etc., etc. I finally arrived at these lyrics after thinking back on a lot of things.

What love is... Even if it's not love, you can have different sets of values. It can be important for some people to be together at all times, and it can also be important for some people to express love even if they can't be together. There are also people who believe their hearts are connected even if there's nothing there (and I think there are even more kinds, like those who think reporting / communicating / discussing is important).

There are 3 things I personally consider to be important when it comes to love: Don't ask for anything in return, don't get your hopes up, and don't forget to be considerate. I think that would be unconditional love, which I can't do, haha. If you care for your partner, there shouldn't be any reason to break up with each other. Even if don't have someone that you love. But if you're expecting something in return and have your hopes up, you'll think that it's not enough.

To you who's reading this, what do you think is important?
The day I'll get closer to unconditional love is still far away～...

＜SCANDAL・MAMI＞

Teaser for 「SCANDAL DOCUMENTARY "her" Diary 2021 SPECIAL EDITION」 included on the DVD Edition of MIRROR:




*English subs:
https://amara.org/en/videos/wI8oGze0CLxi/en/3911806/



Also, there is a panel display at Shibuya Station (Tokyu Denentoshi Line) featuring lyrics from the album songs!

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Here are the featured lyrics + translations:

Spoiler:

SCANDAL｜What shape does love take for this quartet that's been together since they were students?

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SCANDAL celebrated their 15th anniversary last year, and will be releasing their landmark 10th album MIRROR on Jan. 26th. We asked MAMI and HARUNA, who continue to be active on the front lines as an all-girl band, about their thoughts on this album completed during the pandemic, their excitement for their tour, and their messages to their high school selves!

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[i]MIRROR reflects who they are right now without hiding anything[/i]

Your 15th anniversary and the release of your 10th album are overlapping milestones. How do you feel now that you've completed the album?

HARUNA: I'm glad we were able to complete it. We couldn't play concerts during the pandemic, and we felt an unease and confusion in stopping something that we've been doing over 10 years. However, having properly reflected on music and completing an album has given us confidence that we can continue to work together as SCANDAL.



How did you decide on the album's title and theme?

MAMI: We didn't decide from the get-go that we wanted to give it the title MIRROR, nor make the album a certain way. Up until now we had been thinking of making songs that we can enjoy together with our audiences at concerts, but during the pandemic we weren't sure for what purpose we should write songs. We then finally created "eternal." We didn't have any vision for the album and struggled to churn out songs one by one. By reflecting on ourselves during production, there were things that we accepted and things that we rejected. That's why we decided at the very last minute, "What about going with the title MIRROR?"

HARUNA: I'm glad we didn't give up.

MAMI: We of course have also written songs that are fun and have hope, but this time we made an album that reflects our hardships without hiding anything, just like a mirror.



I'm also curious about what led up to the creation of the title track "MIRROR."

MAMI: It isn't that we decided to line up 10 completed songs side by side and chose "MIRROR" as the title track; it was actually written after deciding on the title of the album. With the other 9 songs we felt that this is album that the current SCANDAL can proudly release. "MIRROR" was made because we thought it might be better to shift into another gear and have a song that inspires us. This song was born at the very end.



What are your favorite songs on the album?

MAMI: Mine is "Prism." The music is by our bassist TOMOMI, and I made new discoveries such as melodies that I didn't come up with. So far we've had a lot of songs where HARUNA's voice gives off a powerful and cool impression, but this time it's nice to have her voice sound soft and true-to-life throughout the album. Among those is "Prism," and HARUNA's voice suits it really well! I think this can make "time" move for those who have had the same impression of SCANDAL being a school uniform-wearing band from 15 years prior. That's what I like most about it.

HARUNA: Maybe "one more time" for me? We had released three singles (eternal, Ivory, one more time) ahead of the album. When we were working on "eternal" and "Ivory," we as musicians didn't know if sending something with a fun vibe out to the world was the right thing to do, and how people would feel during these times about things that had been commonplace in the past. Those were things we really took into consideration. But starting from springtime of last year, we slowly started being able to play concerts with audiences in attendance and had more chances to again experience how much fun concerts are, and that they make us happy. It's because I had moments where I was saved by music that I myself wanted to save people with music as a musician. That feeling grew stronger after making "one more time." We made progress on it after we released "Ivory," and was able to perform comfortably.



"Ai ni Naranakatta no sa" made my heart ache...!

MAMI: The melody for "Ai ni Naranakatta no sa" was finished at the same time as "Ivory." Since "Ivory" is a song written from a broad point of view and not limited to only love, "Ai ni Naranakatta no sa" focuses on love and expresses vague feelings like, "Are we breaking up? Or are we not?" It was suーper easy to write after listening to my friends' experiences and remembering when I broke up with someone I was dating (laughs).



MAMI, what happens when you actually feel that love "didn't turn out to be true love"?

MAMI: Huhー, I wonder. When I thought about what the most painful thing is when you're in love, I realized that it's "indifference." Like in the lyrics of "Ai ni Naranakatta no sa," there's a couple that lives together. If one contacts another, they get a reply right away. They're very diligent. When they go to work, they make sure to come back home. That trust and peace of mind of course makes you happy. However, if you start feeling indifferent to your partner that holds you tightly when they get back home, pats your head, and will stay with you forever, it might not be love.



How did "Yuugure, Tokeru" come to be?

HARUNA: When I was taking a walk outside while looking at a really beautiful sunset, the words "Dusk is melting" suddenly popped into my head. You don't normally refer to dusk as melting, right? But I thought it kind of sounded nice. I think it's surprisingly common to think to yourself that something you came up with sounds kind of nice, even if you can't explain it properly. It's often said that it's better to explain things and feelings using words, but sometimes it is better to trust your intuition and go in a direction that suits things more nicely. It's a song that I made with the intention of affirming myself when I come up with odd phrases.

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As musicians, concerts make them feel that they're their reason for existing

You'll also finally be starting your domestic tour and world tour. What are the differences between playing in Japan and abroad?

HARUNA: For our world tours, we often say simple greetings in the local language during MCs. Also, the difference in audience reactions is super interesting! In Japan, the raising and waving hands is perfectly timed, and the audience tries to match each other while being aware of one another—it's very Japanese mindset-like. Overseas crowds, however, don't do that and just move however they feel like (laughs). The directions they raise their hands in differ, like up/down or even sideways, but that inverse feel looks amusing and energetic.

MAMI: There can be an explosive surge during songs where we'll just be a band performing a typical concert as always, but then it feels more like a club and makes us think, "Was the vibe of this song always like this!? Are we going at a slower tempo!?" (laughs). When we see realistic reactions, we feel at ease and are like, "This is what music's all about!"



Please tell us how excited you are for the tour!

HARUNA: Having many wonderful times once more is one of life's pleasures. By being in a band you have a space where you can communicate face-to-face with your fans, and where we need each other—you feel the significance of your existence. That's when it makes us think that it's okay to be musicians, so I'm very happy that we're playing a lot of concerts this year.

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It's been 15 years since the band formed. What has made both MAMI and HARUNA feel that the other has "grown up"?

SCANDAL's style in which all the members write and compose songs feels fresh.

MAMI: If we didn't help each other out, we wouldn't be able to be a band (laughs). We're all originally from a dance and vocal training school, with singing being a big reason for that, but because we each have our own likes, it's not possible to merge our idiosyncrasies into one. When one of us really wants to make a song, they do so. An album is completed as those songs stack up. We don't decide that all of us need to write both lyrics and music, nor do we think of making songs on our own—we go with the flow, and that's what our style currently is. Although I've been writing songs often as of recently, I do think that I can't do it alone. And of course there are times when I'm like, "There's nothing that I want to say!" When that happens the other members are there, and it makes me glad that we're not able to merge into one.

HARUNA: The songs written by each of us are completely different from each other, and it gives us each a ton of ideas that we personally haven't thought of. By encountering new emotions that I wouldn't come up with on my own, I feel like I can grow even more. I'm happy that they give me so much inspiration.



The band formed when you were middle/high schoolers. If you could meet your past selves, what would you want to say to them?

HARUNA: Maybe to study English properly. As a grown up I always try to make remembering things fun and think about how to remember something, so I think it might have been more useful if I remembered exactly what my teachers said. Since we play concerts overseas, I wish I had learned more English when I was still a teenager.

MAMI: Because I lived freely on my own terms, I might say to keep things as they are. My memories of doing band activities and having fun with friends were fulfilling. If you asked me about balancing that with my studies, it's a little harder to say for that (laughs). As for my youth, I think I was able to keep a balance with being in a band and being a student.



During these 15 years, what has made each of you feel that the other has "grown up"?

MAMI: HARUNA has become insanely motherly.

HARUNA: Really (laughs)?

MAMI: Although we attended the same training school at the time of our formation, we hadn't really talked to each other. Back then she gave off a really cool, candid vibe. But after 15 years' worth of conversations, we've gotten so close that I can call her my very best friend in the band right now. I've come to feel that HARUNA is a kind, thoughtful, and supercute person.

HARUNA: (MAMI) is now able to participate in group activities (laughs).

MAMI: Really!? Thank you very much.

HARUNA: She loves being alone, and she's very impulsive. A long time ago she'd say something like, "I'm going to ___ tomorrow" the day before, but the next day she'd change her mind. There'd also be times when we'd be like, "You said you wanted to eat that a few minutes ago, but now you're eating something different?" Earlier, MAMI said that she wanted to eat donuts and looked for a donut shop. We got in the mood to eat donuts, but when we actually went to the donut shop she ordered just a coffee.

MAMI: I wonder what happened (laughs).

HARUNA: We're used to it happening so often that we don't think anything of it, but recently I've started to think that living with another person isn't that hard to do.

MAMI: Maybe all of our likes are finally in sync.

HARUNA: That may be the case.

MAMI: Eating wasn't that important to me, but I think it's a big deal that I've now come to enjoy food. Let's go eat some samgyeopsal (Korean grilled pork belly).

HARUNA: Yeah, let's go eat some samgyeopsal (laughs).

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This month's special feature is to share what form love takes for you. Please complete this sentence: Love is about...?

MAMI: Love is about interest!

I think it's important to have an interest in not only romantic interests but also family; friends; members; and colleagues, and have a want to get closer to them and be interested in what they're interested in. It's thanks to HARUNA that I got into K-Pop, and I talk to her every day about it (laughs). I think that having feelings for another person, such as interests and concerns, is love.


HARUNA: Love is about turning a blind eye to the things you don't like!

There are many people who feel differently from yourself, but I think that love is to have as many quirks as there are people, and to not deny those. Even if you want to say "Isn't that incorrect?", each person feels things differently, and I think it's important for that person to think that it is the correct answer.

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What are you aware of when it comes to protecting the shape that love takes for the group?

MAMI: Perhaps giving each other some space. We don't really say things like, "I don't want to hear about this anymore," or "You should like this more." When we're headed to the same place and contact each other about it, we won't poke our nose into each others' business. It's not something we decided in advance; we've just established the perfect balance. It's not quite an unspoken rule, but it's involuntarily established because we take things easy when the four of us are together.

HARUNA: We don't want to quarrel. That's why I think we accept each other. You'll never be on the same wavelength if you start off with saying "This is what I think," which is why all of us have open minds and will be like, "I see - so that's your opinion on this." Even if you think someone's opinion different from yours, you don't state that in a strong way—that might be the shape that love takes for the group.



Lastly, please leave a message for high schoolers!

MAMI: Those finding out about SCANDAL for the first time via this interview, it would make me very happy if you'd get to know us via MIRROR. If your interest is piqued even a little and listen to it, I'd love for you to tell us your frank thoughts. I wonder what students who like current popular music think when they listen to SCANDAL? We're from the generation who listened to music by putting CDs into stereos or portable players. Now, everyone can listen to music immediately via their smartphones, and the genres and devices have changed. I'm curious as to how SCANDAL's music is being listened to, so I'd love for you guys to listen to us.

HARUNA: When you're in high school, there are those who have decided what they want to do, as well as those who haven't yet decided. Those who truly have something that they want to do, keep going for it. You know what you want to do, but even if you're worried about what your parents or those around you may think, you should definitely be honest with yourself—after all, you can take responsibility for your own decisions. However, if someone tells you to give it up, you will absolutely regret it. I want those who know what they want to do to push ahead, and those who haven't yet decided to take up an interest in something.

At last
Theme：RINA

Yesterday, at last,
We got our album in our hands...!
It still feels special
When a CD is physically completed.

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The subject in the photo is "her" Magazine Vol.3 ︎
This one is also
A cute, fun volume〜!
I'd like for you guys to read it.

Also, FLYING POSTMAN PRESS
Just started being distributed for free as of today!
We're on the cover this time as well. So happy.




The interview's a pretty long one.
More details can be found here〜!

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https://flying-postman.com/


As we get closer to the release date,
More happy notices will continue coming out...!


RINA

2022/1/20 15:28

Spoiler:

Ai ni...?
Theme：RINA

Our new song
"Ai ni Naranakatta no sa"
Was released in advance digitally.
It's THE great song from the album.

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Sometimes it's impossible to like something,
And sometimes it's boring to only have fun.
Living with another person is a fragile and precious period of time.

Love and passion that you can't help but have,
And that you've simply always cherished despite nothing coming from those
Are things that surely exist.
You're left beautifully clinging to memories.

When you spend each day working and making meals,
Time somehow disappears
And you think that maybe you could live on your own.
You're who you are right now
Because you have someone
Whom you had met by chance somewhere.
That's why you get scared
Of losing the life you've gotten used to with the one you love.
It hurts because it's like you've lost a piece of yourself.

Even so, you fall in love again,
Repeating days
Where you don't know what'll happen
Along with feeling that a goodbye is inevitable—
They become stronger and more beautiful.

The feelings born for someone or something,
Meeting someone or something by chance—
Whatever the outcome is, they're all special and miraculous things.
Even if it didn't turn out to be true love, for example.

Feelings are a mysterious thing.


https://open.spotify.com/album/1iEUWoacc7bcBIjdD8OrTK


RINA

2022/1/13 21:27

Spoiler:

Ai ni Naranakatta no sa Lyrics

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Support the band and stream/purchase the song via Spotify/etc.!

Spoiler:

Heart-pounding
Theme：RINA

It's snowing so much in Tokyo...!
It's been so long since I've seen a view like this
It's beautiful〜

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Also,
Yesterday we posted the album trailer, and at the same time announced
A studio concert!



Looks like this will be our first concert of the year＾＾
My heart still pounds when it comes to doing streams, but I'll do my best〜!
Everyone who gets a copy of the album
Will get a "Studio Live Application Ticket" as a gift.
Let's all have fun together〜!

Details on the studio live:
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https://www.scandal-heaven.com/t15697p50-new-album-mirror#778968


Please preorder the album and look forward to it＾＾
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https://www.her-label.com/MIRROR/


RINA

2022/1/6 18:16

Spoiler:

【Unveiling】
Theme：RINA

The album trailer is now out!
You can listen to previews of all songs in it.

The ambiance packed into
10th ALBUM "MIRROR"
Will be delivered as soon as possible
To everyone looking forward to it.

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Three more weeks until it's out!


RINA

2022/1/5 19:15

Spoiler:

MIRROR album trailer:





There will also be an online studio concert on Jan. 30th that those who purchase the album will be able to watch!

Those who purchase the album will get an "application ticket" that includes a serial number that you input into the site listed on the ticket. You fill out a form there and a link to watch the concert will be emailed to you automatically.

You have from Jan. 25 to Feb. 4th to receive your album + application ticket and submit your application to watch the concert.

Announcement:

•Purchase a copy of MIRROR (CD Japan recommended) released by Victor Entertainment. You will receive a "Studio Live Application Ticket" with your order that lists a serial number + website.

•When you receive your order + ticket, go to the site listed on the ticket and input the serial number.

•You have from Jan. 25 @ 12 pm JST to Feb. 4 @ 6 pm JST to input your code.

•Once you input the code, fill out the form.

•After filling out the form, you will automatically receive a system-generated email containing a link to watch the concert.

•Make sure your email address is correct and can receive emails from @ve.jvcmusic.co.jp because the email that will be sent to you with the streaming URL cannot be re-sent.

•The concert will be available for playback from Jan. 30 @ 7 pm JST to Feb. 6 @ 9 pm JST.

1. MIRROR
Words: RINA - Music & Arrangement: MAMI

2. eternal
Words: RINA - Music: MAMI - Arrangement: Satori Shiraishi

3. Ai ni Naranakatta no sa (愛にならなかったのさ; It Didn't Turn Out to Be Love)
Words & Music: MAMI - Arrangement: Kouhei Munemoto, SCANDAL

4. Kanojo wa Wave (彼女はWave; She Is a Wave)
Words, Music, & Arrangement: RINA

5. Ai no Shoutai (愛の正体; Love's True Colors)
Words & Music: TOMOMI - Arrangement: Satori Shiraishi

6. Ivory (アイボリー)
Words & Music: MAMI - Arrangement: SCANDAL, Kouhei Munemoto

7. Yuugure, Tokeru (夕暮れ、溶ける; Dusk Melts)
Words & Music: HARUNA - Arrangement: Hibiki Nishikawa

8. Ao no Naru Yoru no Sukima de (蒼の鳴る夜の隙間で; In the Gaps of the Blue, Ringing Night)
Words & Music: RINA - Arrangement: Hibiki Nishikawa

9. Prism (プリズム)
Words: RINA - Music: TOMOMI - Arrangement: Kouhei Munemoto, SCANDAL

10. one more time
Words: RINA - Music: MAMI - Arrangement: SCANDAL, Yuta Hashimoto

Spoiler:

Are you ready?
Theme：RINA

We've released
The album's tracklist,
And you guys are learning about the content of the album little by little,
Which is getting you guys talking - Such fun days...!

This time, for the first time in forever,
There will also be songs with lyrics, music, and lead vocals done by all of the band members◎

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We've packed in
Each of our personalities and tastes
In various combinations,
So look forward to it all＾＾

By the way, "Living in the city" and "SPICE"
Will be on the physical CDs as bonus tracks!
These two songs are finally going to be released physically.

The lyric booklet artwork
Is also very impressive
And something we were also particular about,
So although this is the age of subscription services,
It would really help us out
If you'd enjoy the CD versions of this album, too.

Please place a preorder and look forward to it＾＾

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https://www.her-label.com/MIRROR/


※Bonus

I will be posting a new video to my channel
"tiny channel by rina" at 7 pm JST tonight〜!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMk3DnW_q0RtsbR76PCk-cw

Subscribe to my channel and wait for the video, okay!


RINA

2021/12/28 12:33

Spoiler: