Start Over (Band-Maid song)
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| Single by Band-Maid | ||||
| B-side | "Screaming" | |||
| Released | July 25, 2018 | |||
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| Band-Maid "Start Over" on YouTube | ||||
"Start Over" is the fourth single by Japanese rock band Band-Maid, released in Japan on July 25, 2018, by Crown Stones.
Composition and lyrics
"Start Over" was written in a more pop oriented style, as opposed to their usual hard rock.[1][2][3][4] Lead guitarist Kanami Tōno, plays the piano in the song.[5] It was lead vocalist Saiki Atsumi's idea to include piano, as well as to not have a guitar solo.[3] The lyrics were written to be easy to sing in karaoke, as many of their fans expressed difficulty in singing their songs.[1] There were originally more English lyrics, but Atsumi told rhythm guitarist/vocalist Miku Kobato, to cut down on them.[6] For the lyrics, Kobato had in mind a theme of contradictory love and that she didn't want to make the lyrics too dark or too cute.[2] Kobato included the lyrics "I don't give a fuck" at the end of the song because she didn't want the song to end poppy.[4]
For "Screaming", they wanted to make a song that was more like Band-Maid's previous songs.[2] It was originally going to be included on their album Conqueror, but ultimately, a new song, "Dilemma", was chosen instead.[7] The tempo is 215.[8] It originally had a slower tempo.[4] In 2019, as Band-Maiko, they released an alternate version with traditional Japanese instruments and lyrics rewritten in the Kyoto dialect.[9]
Background and release
The single was released in three versions: a limited edition which contains the CD, a Blu-ray of a concert recorded at Zepp Tokyo on April 13, 2018, a postcard and an additional CD containing "Secret Maiko Lips", a second limited edition which contains the CD and a DVD of the aforementioned concert, and a standard edition which only contains the CD.[10]
Critical reception
Marc Bowie of J-Generation said that the title track is "catchy as hell, the song blends jazzy piano, palm-muted guitar and sinuous bass work with a crunchy chorus."[11] Trent Cannon of Rice Digital said that the title track "...is a great track that is a little bit slower, featuring a bit of piano to lighten the mood."[12]
Music video
The music video for "Start Over" was released on July 3, 2018.[11] French model Mitsugi appeared in the music video.[13]
Live performances
Live versions of "Screaming" were later released on their video albums Band-Maid World Domination Tour [Shinka] at Line Cube Shibuya (Shibuya Public Hall) and Band-Maid Online Okyu-Ji (Feb. 11, 2021).[1][14]
Track listing
- CD
All lyrics are written by Miku Kobato; all music is composed by Band-Maid
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Start Over" | 3:15 |
| 2. | "Screaming" | 3:47 |
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Secret Maiko Lips" (as Band-Maiko) | Kobato | Band-Maid |
- DVD/Blu-ray
All lyrics are written by Miku Kobato, except where indicated; all music is composed by Band-Maid, except where indicated
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Domination" | |||
| 2. | "Play" | |||
| 3. | "Spirit!!" | |||
| 4. | "The Non-Fiction Days" | Kanata Nakamura | Toshinari Ohnishi | |
| 5. | "Moratorium" (モラトリアム) | |||
| 6. | "Alive-or-Dead" | |||
| 7. | "Cross" | Nora, Kobato | Nora | |
| 8. | "Turn Me On" | Kentaro Akutsu, Band-Maid | ||
| 9. | "Don't You Tell Me" | Kobato, Saiki Atsumi | ||
| 10. | "Daydreaming" | Kobato, Atsumi | ||
| 11. | "One and Only" | |||
| 12. | "Puzzle" (Acoustic) | |||
| 13. | "Anemone" (Acoustic) | |||
| 14. | "Dice" | |||
| 15. | "Secret My Lips" | |||
| 16. | "Clang" | |||
| 17. | "Fate" | Akutsu, Band-Maid | ||
| 18. | "Onset" | Instrumental | ||
| 19. | "Carry On Living" | |||
| 20. | "Alone" | Kobato, Atsumi | ||
| 21. | "Rock in Me" | |||
| 22. | "I Can't Live Without You" | |||
| 23. | "You." | |||
| 24. | "Freedom" | Ichiro Iguchi | ||
| 25. | "Real Existence" | Miwa Sagaki | Koji Goto (ck 510) | |
| 26. | "Choose Me" |
Credits and personnel
Band-Maid members
- Misa – bass
- Miku Kobato – vocals, guitar
- Saiki Atsumi – vocals
- Akane Hirose – drums
- Kanami Tōno – guitar
Recording and management
- Recorded at Nasoundra Palace Studio
- Recording engineer: Masyoshi Yamamoto
- Mixed at Mix Forest
- Mix engineer: Masahiko Fukui
- Mastered by Masahiko Fukui
- Art Direction: Satoshi Kohno
- Photography: Kaori Uemura
Charts
| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Japan (Oricon)[16] | 16 |
| Japan (Billboard)[17] | 65 |
| Japan Top Singles Sales (Billboard)[18] | 16 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Edition(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan[10] | July 25, 2018 | CD, digital download |
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Standard edition |
| 2xCD with Blu-ray | Limited edition | |||
| CD with DVD | ||||
| Worldwide[19] | Digital download | Standard edition |
References
- ^ a b c "Band-Maid「start over」インタビュ—" [Band-Maid start over interview] (in Japanese). Natalie. July 25, 2018. p. 2. Retrieved October 20, 2021.
- ^ a b c "[インタビュ—] 初心を忘れない、Band-Maid スランプがきっかけの原点回帰" (in Japanese). MusicVoice. July 25, 2018. p. 1. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
- ^ a b "【インタビュー】Band-Maid、新作とメンバーのギャップ（Kanami・Misa・Akane編）" (in Japanese). barks.jp. July 25, 2018. p. 1. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
- ^ a b c "Band-Maid interview". Eggman.jp (in Japanese). 30 June 2018. Retrieved March 21, 2022.
- ^ "[インタビュ—] 初心を忘れない、Band-Maid スランプがきっかけの原点回帰" (in Japanese). MusicVoice. July 25, 2018. p. 2. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
- ^ "【インタビュー】Band-Maid、新作とメンバーのギャップ（Kanami・Misa・Akane編）" (in Japanese). barks.jp. July 25, 2018. p. 2. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
- ^ "全米チャートを席捲 ガールズバンド「Band-Maid」の新アルバムの破壊力" (in Japanese). The Asahi Shimbun. January 24, 2020. p. 4. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
- ^ "[インタビュ—] 初心を忘れない、Band-Maid スランプがきっかけの原点回帰" (in Japanese). MusicVoice. July 25, 2018. p. 3. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
- ^ "Band-Maiko - Band-Maiko". JaME. April 6, 2019. Retrieved October 20, 2021.
- ^ a b "Band-Maid Release 'start over' Music Video & Announce Additional Japanese Tour Dates". Moshi Moshi Nippon. July 8, 2018. Retrieved October 20, 2021.
- ^ a b Bowie, Marc (July 26, 2018). "Band-Maid turns the page with "start over" single". J-Generation. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
- ^ Cannon, Trent (November 30, 2021). "The essential Band-Maid". Rice Digital. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
- ^ "Twitter posting". Twitter (in Japanese). July 3, 2018. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
- ^ "[News Update] No God 公開！Blu-ray/DVD "Band-Maid Online Okyu-Ji (Feb. 11, 2021)"". bandmaid.tokyo. May 26, 2021. Retrieved October 20, 2021.
- ^ "Band-Maid – Start Over (2018, CD)". Discogs. 25 July 2018. Retrieved October 20, 2021.
- ^ "start over(初回生産限定盤A) | Band-Maid" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved October 20, 2021.
- ^ "Billboard Japan Hot 100: 2018/08/01 付け". Billboard (in Japanese). August 4, 2018. Retrieved October 20, 2021.
- ^ "Billboard Japan Top Singles Sales: 2017/08/06 付け". Billboard (in Japanese). July 26, 2017. Retrieved October 20, 2021.
- ^ "start over — Single by Band-Maid". Apple Music. Retrieved October 20, 2021.
External links
- Discography – Band-Maid official website
