Mo' Better Tracks is the third and final studio album by Japanese J-pop band Rumania Montevideo. It was released on February 6, 2002, by Giza Studio.

Mo' Better Tracks
Studio album by
ReleasedFebruary 6, 2002 (2002-02-06)
Recorded2000–2002
GenreRock
Length43:28
LabelGiza
ProducerMakoto Miyoshi
Kanonji
Rumania Montevideo chronology
Girl, Girl, Boy, Girl, Boy
(2000)
Mo' Better Tracks
(2002)
Singles from Mo' Better Tracks
  1. "Start All Over Again"
    Released: 23 August 2000
  2. "Hard rain"
    Released: 25 April 2001
  3. "Tender Rain"
    Released: 12 December 2001

Background

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The actual meaning of the title is "More Better Tracks".

Compared to their previous studio albums, the music style has distanced from typical country and J-pop style and aimed for rock style.

Three out of twelve tracks contain the word "Rain".

The album consists of three previously released singles: "Start All Over Again", "Hard Rain" and "Tender Rain".

"Start All Over Again" and its b-side track "My Life" from single has received completely new recording under title album version.

B-side track "Taxi" from "Tender Rain" was included in this album as well.[1]

The sixth single "Hard Rain" was included in the compilation album Giza Studio Masterpiece Blend 2001.[2]

On their official website was launched page with a short preview videos with the short commentaries and self liner notes by vocalist and drummer Mami.[3][4]

Soon after its release, the band went into unannounced indefinite hiatus.

Charting

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The album reached #49 rank in Oricon on its first week. It charted only 1 week and sold 4,700 copies.[5]

Track listing

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All lyrics are written by Mami Miyoshi; all music is composed by Makoto Miyoshi

No.TitleLength
1."I'll Be With You"3:49
2."Hard Rain"4:26
3."Free"2:47
4."Tender Rain"5:00
5."Rain"3:27
6."Sleeper"1:24
7."Life Style"4:22
8."Taxi"2:51
9."Take My Pain Away"3:37
10."My Life" (album version)3:23
11."All By Myself"3:35
12."Start all Over Again" (album version)4:47

Source:[6]

Personnel

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Credits adapted from the CD booklet of Mo' Better Tracks.[7]

In media

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References

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  1. ^ "Rumania Montevideo discography". Rumania Montevideo Official Website.
  2. ^ "GIZA studio Masterpiece BLEND 2001 (V.A)". cdjapan.co.jp.
  3. ^ "PV set 3rd album "Mo' Better Tracks"". Rumania Montevideo Official Website.
  4. ^ "3rd album "Mo' Better Tracks' Self Liner Notes by Miyoshi Mami". Rumania Montevideo Official Website (archived). Archived from the original on 2002-06-09.
  5. ^ "Mo' Better Tracks (Rumania Montevideo)". Oricon News.
  6. ^ "ALBUM Mo' Better Tracks (Rumania Montevideo)". beinggiza.com.
  7. ^ Rumania Montevideo (2002). Mo' Better Tracks (CD Album; Booklet). Rumania Montevideo. Japan: Giza Studio. GZCA-5009.