ロリータ
From Clumsy Media
ロリータ (lit. Lolita) is the fifth overall single and third physical release from Japanese idol jazz-rock band Bellella. It was released on June 30, 2014 through Clumsy Media.
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Background
On June 12 the band's leader, bassist and backing vocalist Mae Takahashi revealed on her blog that a song had recently been completed and was inspired by the novel Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov. On the same day a company representative announced the band will be releasing their second single of the year after B6 Grade and scheduled the release date to be later in the month.
Reception
The single was a commerical and critical success, having received above average reviews from critics and peak all major Japanese music charts upon release. Upon release its sales reached more than 750,000 after combining both physical pre-order and digital results. By the end of the first week the number was secured at 870,000 and stayed at the top of the weekly performance charts. Teen Pop praised the improvement in the band's composition and named the single as the band's "most mainstream friendly release yet".
Chart Performence
| Name | Position |
| Oricorn Music Daily #10 Chart | #1 |
| Oricorn Music Weekly #10 Chart | #1 |
| iTunes Japan Singles | #1 |
| Stellar Hots Chart | #1 |
Tracklisting
1. ロリータ
2. ロリータ (Instrumental Ver.)
3. ロリータ (Accoustic Guitar Ver.)
