I will pre-order both the DVD and vinyl edition of KFTD right after the end of this billing cycle, which will be two weeks from now.

Unfortunately, I will be missing their concert in Manila next year due to downsizing and a trip to Europe.

I woke up to a nice Christmas gift email from CD Japan: a vinyl release of the new album.  If that was previously noted here then I missed it, but I did the pre-order and I am very excited to get Scandal's new music on vinyl.  I'll also order the digital version for my iPhone and cloud library.

Haruna wrote the song that former Kinoko Teikoku singer and good friend of Haruna Chiaki Satou produced. I think it's NEON TOWN ESCAPE.

The tracklist

1. Tonight
2. Masterpiece
3. Fuzzy
4. Saisyuheiki kimi
5. Laundry Laundry
6. NEON TOWN ESCAPE
7. Ceramic Blue
8. Kinenbi
9. Mabataki
10. A.M.D.K.J. (ending theme to anime GeGeGe no Kitaro)
11. Tsuki

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Tracklisting:

01. Tonight
［Lyrics & Music: MAMI / Arrangement: SASUKE］

02. Masterpiece (マスターピース)
［Lyrics: RINA / Music: MAMI / Arrangement: Keita Kawaguchi］

03. Fuzzy
［Lyrics: RINA / Music & Arrangement: MAMI］

04. Saishuuheiki, Kimi (最終兵器、君; You, the Final Weapon)
［Lyrics: RINA / Music & Arrangement: MAMI］

05. Laundry Laundry (ランドリーランドリー)
［Lyrics & Music: TOMOMI / Arrangement: Yusuke Takeda (RADWIMPS)］

06. NEON TOWN ESCAPE
［Lyrics & Music: HARUNA / Arrangement: CHIAKI SATO］

07. Ceramic Blue (セラミックブルー)
［Lyrics, Music, & Arrangement: MAMI］

08. Kinenbi (記念日; Anniversary)
［Lyrics: RINA / Music & Arrangement: MAMI］

09. Mabataki (まばたき; Blink)
［Lyrics & Music: RINA / Arrangement: MAMI］

10. A.M.D.K.J. (Amidakuji; Ghost Leg)
［Lyrics: RINA / Music & Arrangement: MAMI］

11. Tsuki (月; Moon)
［Lyrics: RINA / Music: MAMI / Arrangement: Yusuke Tatsuzaki (Q.,Ltd)］

※Plus, a CD-only bonus track (only available on the Regular, DVD, Magazine, and T-Shirt+DVD Editions of the physical CD)

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M1. Tonight
＜SASUKE 's comments＞

It was already a great song when I got to listen to the demo, so I honestly thought that we could just put it out as-is (laughs), but I did try arranging and changing its original impression. From the lyrics and the atmosphere of the song, I freely created what this song wants to convey and its image so as not to break it. I was glad that I was able to attend the recording and have fun the entire time with the members through trial and error. I'd love for many people to listen to it!

M5. Laundry Laundry
＜Yusuke Takeda (RADWIMPS)'s comments＞

I was able to shape the song while being excited the entire time, leaving the sound that I envisioned when I first heard the demo of this song. I'd be happy if I could help to convey the appeal of this song to the listener. I am very honored to be involved in the production of such a wonderful song. Thank you so much to TOMOMI, who first reached out to me; the members of SCANDAL; and their staff.
Congratulations on completing the album!

M6. NEON TOWN ESCAPE
＜Chiaki Sato 's comments＞

I got to produce the song「NEON TOWN ESCAPE」, which HARUNA composed. Since I usually hang out with HARUNA during our downtimes, it felt very fresh and exciting getting to work together. The band's basic performance was almost completed from the start, so I arranged it with the image of adding new colors with synths and wind instruments. I had the drums leap out a bit to go along with the singing and bass groove. As a result, I think this sound spotlights the new side of SCANDAL. I can't wait to see what it'll be like live!

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Wow, after 5 years Haruna has finally wrote another song , good for her, can't wait to hear it. Neon Town Escape sounds very interesting

All the new songs sounds very interesting, wonder what Ceramic Blue and Laundry Laundy would sound like.

I definitely want that magazine Eng Version, hopefully it ships to U.S.

TGE - Could you please explain the licensing agreement with JPU. How is it possible that the band receives no revenue from sales of the international version. Are you talking about royalties?

HTMRfan wrote:TGE - Could you please explain the licensing agreement with JPU. How is it possible that the band receives no revenue from sales of the international version. Are you talking about royalties?

From what I gather, it's most likely a fixed license fee agreement they have going on. They pay SCANDAL's management/label for licenses to release their stuff internationally, so while SCANDAL will receive money for the initial licenses that are purchased by JPU, they do not actually get any revenue garnered from the CDs and stuff that JPU releases. JPU essentially keeps all of that generated revenue.

TGE wrote:They pay SCANDAL's management/label for licenses to release their stuff internationally, so while SCANDAL will receive money for the initial licenses that are purchased by JPU, they do not actually get any revenue/royalties garnered from the CDs and stuff that JPU releases. JPU essentially keeps all of that generated revenue.

I would think that the license is an agreement between Victor/her and JPU that allows JPU to legally manufacture and distribute SCANDAL branded merchandise (as opposed to bootleg copies). Maybe a flat fee, maybe a per-unit fee, or possibly a combination. Since JPU is responsible for the actual production and distribution costs of this merchandise, they make their profit from selling the merchandise, after paying for the up-front expenses. I don't see how royalties can be excluded from this process - JASRAC would still be able to collect per-sale royalties from JPU's profits, just like they collect per-head royalties from live events (foreign and domestic) or per-play royalties from radio/streaming services (foreign or domestic).

P.S. - this is RandomErrer from Reddit

HTMRfan wrote:I don't see how royalties can be excluded from this process

Sorry, I didn't mean to include music royalties. Yes, I'm sure those are still paid out to the band. I did mean that JPU does keep whatever profits they generate from selling the copies that they physically make and distribute, which is understandable, but it's still just less money overall that will go to the band themselves. Ultimately, what I'm trying to say is that I still think it's better for people to purchase the Japanese releases whenever possible to give as much as possible to the band.

That was much. I am happy to see the tracklist (Finally). Two songs where Mami wrote the lyrics interesting. Mami is responsible for lyrics, music and arrangement of the song "Ceramic Blue", I hope she is the lead vocalist as well.

I think the names of the album tracks sound a bit weird but nevertheless I am looking forward to their new songs.

Vinyl release may be the excuse I’ve needed to buy a record player. I’ve always wanted one! Thanks for all the great work on this thread.

Even though my turntable died last year, I will order the vinyl copy as well.
Btw, anyone here order all 5 editions?

HTMRfan wrote:Could you please explain the licensing agreement with JPU. How is it possible that the band receives no revenue from sales of the international version. Are you talking about royalties?

Tom from JPU here. We have the same deal for all of our acts, and they all get royalties based on sales, plus an advance (which is basically saying we promise we will make £xxxx amount of sales, so here's that much sales right now. It's basically a guarantee).

Also JASRAC has nothing to do with license deals. That's music publishing and a different industry from licensing. They collect money separately and will collect it from whoever prints or distributes the music, whether it's JPU, Victor or someone else. So although it's not part of a license deal, it still has to be paid by law and doesn't go to any label.

Also, my first post and it's about contracts / legals stuff! Sorry about that..


Anyway, hope you guys will enjoy the international releases.

HTMRfan wrote:I would think that the license is an agreement between Victor/her and JPU that allows JPU to legally manufacture and distribute SCANDAL branded merchandise (as opposed to bootleg copies). Maybe a flat fee, maybe a per-unit fee, or possibly a combination. Since JPU is responsible for the actual production and distribution costs of this merchandise, they make their profit from selling the merchandise, after paying for the up-front expenses. I don't see how royalties can be excluded from this process - JASRAC would still be able to collect per-sale royalties from JPU's profits, just like they collect per-head royalties from live events (foreign and domestic) or per-play royalties from radio/streaming services (foreign or domestic).

P.S. - this is RandomErrer from Reddit

It's all based per sale! So if we sell one copy, we lose a lot of money but the band and Victor still get their royalty for the sale.

As for JASRAC, that's an additional way the band makes money. For recorded music JASRAC collect based on how many units are manufactured, and per download / stream for digital. We're not allowed to make a CD until we pay JASRAC for each unit we plan to make.

Metal Mickey wrote:Btw, anyone here order all 5 editions?

No, i have already ordered 3 editions, the CD+DVD from Amazon.co.jp, the CD+Magazine (with Tower Records bonus) from CDJapan and the translated edition from JPU Records... 

I gave up the idea of ​​buying the vinyl, instead I will buy the Band Score when it is available.

I ordered the Magazine edition already, and sure will add the Vinyl.
Still considered to include the her documentary as well.
With the JPU translated magazine edition, there are 6 editions in total!
That will burn a hole in your wallet while it's already crying.

thoseguiltyeyes wrote:

The new song "Tonight" that will be on the upcoming album is featured in a commercial for the "PASS'E BAZAR" sale at Kintetsu Pass'e, a mall in Nagoya!



#front-page #kissfromthedarkness

This song sounds interesting, It sounds like autotune but extremly catchy. I am looking forward to this.

Metal Mickey wrote:Even though my turntable died last year, I will order the vinyl copy as well.
Btw, anyone here order all 5 editions?

cough cough

anyone else buy all the cds for all bonuses   

I ordered 8 copies including the LP.

There is suppose to be 2nd round of bonus to be announced Mid January which I suspect will be in store event or something 

Scraped together some coupons and bonus points, and split the order between CDJapan and Amazon to shave off some of the cost. Ended up getting all 5 editions anyway.

Oh well

@wildthing that is great!

When they were still with Sony, each album release will be a Hong Kong edition including the DVD contents at a price less than the Japan release.
But this time is  not sure and I have no idea if there is someone taking care of Victor's music products in Hong Kong.

Metal Mickey wrote:@wildthing that is great!

When they were still with Sony, each album release will be a Hong Kong edition including the DVD contents at a price less than the Japan release.
But this time is  not sure and I have no idea if there is someone taking care of Victor's music products in Hong Kong.

I used to have HK press of other Japanese artists, although they used to have Chinese translations, but the quality of the printing and press of the CDs were not as good.

Ieiri Leo 家入レオ (also on Colourful records) has Taiwan version published for early release by Universal Music, and now the recent releases by What's Music (part of Universal Music/EMI).

[The big 4 labels in Taiwan are Avex Taiwan, Universal Music/EMI/What's Music, Warner Music Taiwan /Gold Typhoon and Sony Music Taiwan]

So I think any change of an Asia release will be via What's Music Taiwan.

Victor Entertainment doesn't have much presence overseas, even the Electronics side are under corporation with other firms. For example JVC (electronics) in Hong Kong is run by Shun Hing Group.

Last Asian release I think are:
"SCANDAL" was last CD available in Hong Kong version
"SCANDAL" was last CD available in South Korea version
"HONEY" was last CD available in Taiwan (Sony Music)

thoseguiltyeyes wrote:

For those wondering about subs from us: We cannot post the actual video with subs since it's an official release, but we will post a text translation of it in this thread!

Any chance of SRT subtitles?

joon wrote:Any chance of SRT subtitles?

If I have time, I'll try. If not, I'll just be posting a thorough text summary of it like I did for the Sisters DVD.

I'm even more excited for the Dvd now, I love their documentaries. 

Any idea how long the movie is gonna be?

thoseguiltyeyes wrote:If I have time, I'll try. If not, I'll just be posting a thorough text summary of it like I did for the Sisters DVD.

That'll be awesome! I just stumbled upon the Sisters Dvd translation summary and was happy to finally watch the dvd again now knowing the basics of what they're talking about.