The Gentleman's Choice
From Clumsy Media
The Gentleman's Choice is the sixth studio album by Japanese artist JayMi.
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Background Information
Type: Normal Full Edition TYPE B
Sale Date: TBA
Price: US $40.00
Producing: Clumsy Media
Album Information
For some songs on this album recording took place as early as December 2010 and they were scheudled to appear in her last album One Year Later but never made it to the final selection round. Original songs started recording in late October 2011 at Japan School Sounds' music studio. It was scheduled to completed early next year and set for release in March. By the beginning of February it was confirmed that all songs were completed however some songs did not fit the theme and was pulled out last minute. Later it even resulted in a album name change; from the then Under My Skirt to Doll Master with the final setting theme of dark horror songs.
In March however, just a week before confirmation for the album, JayMi decided to release her long finished and planned fans album, titled 365 U-Mi Days instead. It over took and was released in April, the following month instead of the supposedly 'comeback' album. It was met with commerical success and good professional reception. Almost immediately, she disposed her orginal fast paced horror themed songs and tells the public they will be released when the correct time comes, "For my actual coming back album, I decided doing a image change isn't suitable for me. I will be going through my usual styles with new slight changes and songs for the fans once agan." The company announced in May the album title has been changed to The Gentleman's Choice instead.
Followed by the two weeks, JayMi's website started announcing official album details. It was announced there'll be three versions a normal publisher's edition, limited edition (subject to five thousand copies) and a Jayful Edition which will only be available to confirmed official fan club members (subject to five hundred copies). The full tracklist for each edition was then release on three consecutive days. However, having at the time still unannounced a release date.
Critical Reception
Upon release the album was sold out completely in stores within just two days, with pre-orders fulfilled two weeks prior to the release. More orders had to be made and were on sale again five full days later.
Particpating Artists
Involved Composers
- Andria
- Brave Brothers
- Yasushi Akimoto
- Moving Ghost
Tracklisting
*Note: Highlighted in bold are title and single tracks.
1. Reuniting
2. Jayful Ocean
3. A Gentleman's Choice
4. Lucky (幸運)
5. Silent Comforts (静かに快適さ)
6. H2H (Heart 2 Hand)
7. Silent Agony (静かに悩み)
8. Hero's Story (英雄の物語)
9. Still Loving... (まだ愛)
10. Hope Song (待望S)
Limited Edition
11. Doll Master (Bonus Track)
12. Filth Puppet (Bonus Track)
13. A Gentleman's Choice PV
14. Hero's Story (英雄の物語) PV
15. THE GENTLEMAN + ME PHOTOBOOK
Jayful Edition
*Note: Only available to official registered fan club fans. (500 copies released)
16. Thank You Jayful Message (Audio Record)
17. Send Me Away (Bonus Track)
18. Laughs & Cries (Bonus Track)
19. * JAYFUL 2011 Concert Official Recording
20. * JAYFUL 2011 Concert Official Photobook
