World Apart
2006 single by Asian Kung-Fu Generation
"World Apart" | ||||
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Single by Asian Kung-Fu Generation | ||||
from the album Fanclub | ||||
Released | February 15, 2006 | |||
Studio | Crescent Studio Folio Sound Landmark Studio | |||
Genre | Alternative rock, Power pop | |||
Length | 4:29 | |||
Label | Ki/oon Records KSCL-934 | |||
Songwriter(s) | Masafumi Gotoh | |||
Producer(s) | Asian Kung-Fu Generation | |||
Asian Kung-Fu Generation singles chronology | ||||
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"World Apart" (ワールドアパート, Wārudo Apāto) is a song by Japanese rock band Asian Kung-Fu Generation. It was released as the second single of their third studio album, Fanclub, on February 15, 2006.[1] The song is unique for a number of reasons. Not only was it the first single AKG released following their tenth anniversary, it also became their first number-one single, debuting at the top of the Oricon charts. The song's b-side, "Uso to Wonderland," was also the first recording in which Kensuke Kita held the position of lead singer.
Music video
The music video for "World Apart" was directed by Nobuyuki Matsukawa, with planning by Atsushi Masachika and Satoshi Iwashita.[2]
Track listing
All lyrics are written by Masafumi Gotoh
No. | Title | Music | Length |
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1. | "World Apart" (ワールドアパート Wārudo Apāto) | Masafumi Gotoh | 4:29 |
2. | "Eien ni" (永遠に Forever) | Masafumi Gotoh | 3:12 |
3. | "Uso to Wonderland" (嘘とワンダーランド Lies and Wonderland) | Kensuke Kita | 2:28 |
Total length: | 10:09 |
Personnel
- Masafumi Gotō – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
- Kensuke Kita – lead guitar, background vocals
- Takahiro Yamada – bass, background vocals
- Kiyoshi Ijichi – drums
- Asian Kung-Fu Generation – producer
- Yusuke Nakamura – single cover art
Charts
Year | Chart | Peak position |
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2006 | Oricon | 1 |
References
- ^ "ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION: "World Apart"". ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION Official Website. Ki/oon Records Inc. Retrieved 2008-10-30.
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- ^ "SPACE SHOWER Music Video Search". SPACE SHOWER TV. SPACE SHOWER Networks Inc. Retrieved 2008-11-07. (in Japanese)
External links
- "World Apart" Music video on YouTube
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