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B’z The Best XXV On Sale Now, New Songs Translated
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It’s been a long time coming, but the band’s 25th anniversary campaign is officially underway! Their latest compilations, B’z The Best XXV 1988-1998 and B’z The Best XXV 1999-2012, are finally on store shelves and offer unprecedented value!
Here we have, for the first time, all 50 singles the band has released, along with four new tracks split across the two releases. The biggest draw, of course, is that the limited editions include all of the music videos for the included singles–all remastered, all in superb high quality, and almost all coming to home video for the very first time! In addition, the two collections come with two new music videos for two of the new songs. And, best of all, being the generous duo they are, you can sample all of the music videos, including those for the new songs, on their official YouTube channel! (Be sure not to miss the short videos for new songs “Kakushin” and “Utopia“, which are exclusive to the YouTube channel!)
Of course, given that most fans will be especially curious about the new songs, we’ve wasted no time in having them all translated for you:
And, as always, you can check out translations for all other 50 songs included on the Lyrics & Translations page on the B’z Wiki!
B’z have a very busy summer ahead with stops all over Japan for B’z LIVE-GYM Pleasure 2013 -ENDLESS SUMMER-, but you can be part of the hype right now by checking out the collections below! Both are available worldwide on CDJapan and YesAsia!
「B’z The Best XXV 1988-1998」 Track Listing: |
「B’z The Best XXV 1999-2012」 Track Listing: |
“Q&A” Music Video Now Available with Subtitles
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The newest song by B’z, entitled “Q&A“, has started airing as the new opening to the anime series Detective Conan as of May 4th. “Q&A” is set to be released as part of B’z The Best XXV 1999-2012 — one of the two best-of compilations B’z is going to release on June 12th of this year. In addition to the song premiering on the anime series, B’z has also published a 90 second excerpt from their newest effort’s music video. (Be warned: It features a samurai warrior fighting multiple fierce ninjas. Brace yourselves!)
In addition, we also have the lyrics thus far, along with their accompanying translation, available on the B’z Wiki. For your viewing pleasure, we have taken the time to subtitle aforementioned music video made available by the band on their YouTube channel. Feel free to view it below and be sure to get in your pre-order for the two compilations due for release in just over a month!
Be With! Vol. 96 Interview Translation
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Be With! Vol 96 Cover
The interview contained in the latest issue of the B’z fanclub magazine Be With! has finally been translated and is now ready for your viewing pleasure. The interview was conducted in November 2012. Tak and Koshi talk about their experiences during the 2012 North American tour. Additionally, they talk about their experiences during the filming for the WOWOW special and the release of the three home videos “ACTION”, “CIRCLE OF ROCK” and “ELEVEN”.
Check it out!
http://bzwiki.offthelock.com/Be_With!_Vol._96_(December_2012)
The next issue has already been mailed out to fanclub members and we will begin translating it once we receive it.
B’z LIVE-GYM 2005 -CIRCLE OF ROCK- DVD Release Message
News B’z 25th anniversary is in full motion and we are all eagerly awaiting news of a new single and the announcement of a tour schedule. Meanwhile, the second of three consecutive releases is out now! You can order LIVE-GYM 2005 “CIRCLE OF ROCK” live on DVD on the usual websites. Tak and Koshi have released a message for their fans concerning this release. Check it out!
“CIRCLE OF ROCK”…
That was one of the wonderful tours in B’z history that left an extraordinary impression on me!
Please feel free to watch it!!
Tak
The rotating stage can finally be seen on DVD.
Please enjoy the atmosphere and presence on the center stage.
I would love to take that rotating stage for a spin again someday.
Inaba
B’z LIVE-GYM 2008 -ACTION- DVD & Blu-ray Release Message
News B’z LIVE-GYM 2008 “ACTION” is out now on DVD and Blu-ray! Tak and Koshi have released a message for their fans concerning the long awaited home video release of this LIVE-GYM tour. Among pre-orders of upcoming releases, this home video release was ranked 2nd with only NEWS’ home video release of their “LIVE TOUR 2012~Utsukushii Koi ni suru yo~” tour gathering more pre-orders. Now, without further ado, here’s the message from Tak and Koshi!
Action Daimaou(Devil)!
Tak
–NOTE: This is actually a joke by Tak. He is referencing an anime show from the 70s called “Hakushon Daimaou”(link). Japanese people pronounce ACTION as “akushon” which almost sounds like “hakushon”.
When I rewatch the footage of our Action Tour now, my body is getting exhausted once again. Please enjoy watching a Live-Gym soaked with sweat!
Koshi Inaba
Be With! Vol. 95 Interview Translation
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Be With! Vol 95 Cover
After a short hiatus, we are now able to bring you the latest B’z interview to date! The interview was conducted right after their Pepsi PREMIUM LIVE in August last year. This issue covers a lot of behind the scenes information on the band’s debut English album, the involvement of drummer Shane Gaalaas in its production, and the band’s latest plans for their then-upcoming tour, B’z LIVE-GYM 2012 -Into Free-.
You can find the interview in our B’z wiki: http://bzwiki.offthelock.com/Be_With!_Vol._95_(September_2012)
The next issue, Be With! Vol. 96, is expected to ship in the upcoming weeks. The interview will most likely feature Tak and Koshi’s impressions of their North American tour. Look forward to it!
Don’t forget to stay hype.
