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Ichiban Suki na Basho

Ichiban Suki na Basho (いちばん好きな場所) is the first EP by Japanese rock band SID, released on August 22, 2018, by Kioon Music.

Ichiban Suki na Basho
EP by
SID
ReleasedAugust 22, 2018
Length19:35
LanguageJapanese
LabelKioon Music
SID chronology
Nomad
(2017) 		Ichiban Suki na Basho
(2018) 		Shōnin Yokkyū
(2019)

Background edit

The EP was inspired by the band's tours Ichiban Suki na Basho (いちばん好きな場所), which can be translated to My Favorite Place.[1] The first took place in 2008 as the last indies tour, right before the group joined Ki/oon Music, and the second in 2010.[2][3] In the first one, Sid performed in concert halls that they played in at the beginning of the band, marking the EP as a tribute to these places.[4]

Promotion and release edit

Ichiban Suki na Basho release was announced on June 16, 2018, at a concert at Zepp Tokyo.[5] On August 8, the group made their work available on several music streaming services. At the same time, the cover art of Ichiban Suki na Basho were revealed and the title track was released on these services.[6] Two days later, the track's music video was released on YouTube.[7] On August 13, the band made a public recording for Yamada Hisashi no Radian Limited F radio at LaLaport Toyosu shopping mall in Tokyo and the same at Abeno Q's Mall in Osaka for REDNIQS radio the following day, explaining the mini album and its production. Soon after, an exclusive event for those who pre-ordered the EP was also held.[8][3]

Ichiban Suki na Basho was released on August 22, 2018, celebrating the band's 15th anniversary.[1] It was released in two editions: regular and limited. The regular version comes with the CD with its 5 tracks only, and the limited edition includes a bonus DVD. Buyers of the EP received a prize-winning sticker, potentially winning a pin or a rainproof cell phone case from the band's merchandise. For purchases in online stores, the gift was a postcard.[3] Additionally, the album contained a download of an interview with the members.[9]

Touring edit

Another Ichiban Suki na Basho tour was announced with the EP announcement on June 16, 2018. The tour took place after the release of the EP, from September to November, and tickets at all venues sold out on the same day sales were opened.[10][9] An additional date was revealed on the first show: March 10, 2019 on Yokohama Arena.[11] The tour expanded to Asia in 2019, with shows in Taipei, Xangai, Hong Kong and Beijing.[12]

Commercial performance edit

Ichiban Suki na Basho reached number eight on Oricon Albums Chart and remained on chart for four weeks.[13] On Billboard Japan Hot Albums, it reached thirteenth place.[14]

Track listing edit

All lyrics are written by Mao[15]

No.TitleMusicLength
1."Voice"Aki2:52
2."Reverb"Shinji4:11
3."Sono Mirai e" (その未来へ)Aki4:06
4."Rubber Sole" (ラバーソール)Yūya3:04
5."Ichiban Suki na Basho" (いちばん好きな場所)Yūya5:21
Total length:19:35

Personnel edit

  • Mao – vocals
  • Shinji – guitar
  • Aki – bass
  • Yūya – drums

References edit

  1. ^ a b "SID / いちばん好きな場所 - CDJournal". CD Journal (in Japanese). Retrieved 2023-08-12.
  2. ^ "シドが今秋メジャーデビュー！記念ライブは武道館". Natalie (in Japanese). Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  3. ^ a b c "シド、新ヴィジュアルを解禁！8月22日リリースのミニアルバム「いちばん好きな場所」購入特典も公開！". club Zy. (in Japanese). 2018-08-01. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  4. ^ "J-Rock Band SID Talk 20-Year History & Recent Rebirth: Interview". Billboard. 2023-04-10. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  5. ^ "【シド】自身初のミニアルバム「いちばん好きな場所」8月リリース決定！全国31か所ライブハウスツアー開催決定！". Visunavi (in Japanese). Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  6. ^ "結成15周年シド、「いちばん好きな場所」含む楽曲をサブスクで一挙解禁". Natalie (in Japanese). Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  7. ^ "シド、ファンとメンバーの思い出が交差する「いちばん好きな場所」MV（動画あり）". Natalie (in Japanese). Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  8. ^ "シド、ミニアルバム『いちばん好きな場所』発売記念のラジオ公開収録＆特典会を発表 | OKMusic". OK Music (in Japanese). 2018-07-17. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  9. ^ a b "【シド】2018年8月22日（水）リリースミニアルバム『いちばん好きな場所』のCDに、最新撮りおろし＆ライブ写真掲載！デジタルインタビューブックの封入情報が解禁！旧譜キャンペーンも実施、オリジナルクリアファイルのプレゼントも。". Visunavi (in Japanese). Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  10. ^ "【ライブレポート】シド、"いちばん好きな場所"で"いちばん好きなファン"と迎えたツアーファイナル（写真7枚）". Natalie (in Japanese). Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  11. ^ "＜ライヴレポート＞シド、LIVE HOUSE TOUR開幕「ここが"いちばん好きな場所"」". BARKS (in Japanese). 2018-09-07. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  12. ^ "シド、2月に台湾＆香港で5年ぶりライブ". Natalie (in Japanese). Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  13. ^ "いちばん好きな場所(初回生産限定盤) | シド". Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved 2020-10-31.
  14. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot Albums | Charts". Billboard JAPAN (in Japanese). Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  15. ^ "シド Mini Album『いちばん好きな場所』～ライブハウスで盛り上がる曲を！ 勢いのままに制作した初のミニアルバム～". WHAT's IN? tokyo (in Japanese). 2019-04-26. Retrieved 2020-10-31.

External links edit

Ichiban Suki na Basho on YouTube

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