Can't Stop the Disco
"Can't Stop the Disco" | ||||
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Supreme Show | ||||
B-side | "Climb Up to the Top" | |||
Released | September 24, 2008 | |||
Recorded | 2008 | |||
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Length | 5:26 | |||
Label | Avex Trax | |||
Songwriter(s) | Yasutaka Nakata | |||
Producer(s) | Yasutaka Nakata | |||
Ami Suzuki singles chronology | ||||
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Alternative cover | ||||
"Can't Stop the Disco" (stylized as "can't stop the DISCO") is a song recorded by Japanese recording artist Ami Suzuki for her seventh studio album, Supreme Show (2008). It was written and produced by Japanese producer and Capsule member Yasutaka Nakata. The track is Suzuki's third single with Nakata after her June 2008 single "One". "Can't Stop the Disco" premiered on September 24, 2008 as the second single from the album.
Musically, the track was described as a
The accompanying music video for "Can't Stop the Disco" was shot in Tokyo; it features Suzuki in several different four-by-four rooms, all centering around Suzuki's fashion and video props. The music video became notable for displaying another change in Suzuki's persona and is cited as an example of her numerous "reinventions". For additional promotion, the song was featured on Suzuki's One Promotional Tour and at her 29th birthday event.
Background and release
"Can't Stop the Disco" was written, produced, composed and arranged by Japanese musician and
The Maxi CD of the single contains the A-side "Can't Stop the Disco", the B-side track "Climb to the Top", and a remixed version of "Super Music Maker" subtitled "S/A '08 mix", with all three appearing connected seamlessly as a
Composition
"Can't Stop the Disco" was recorded mid 2008 by Nakata at Avex Studio in
Critical response
"Can't Stop the Disco" received favorable reviews from most music critics. A staff reviewer from CD Journal commended the composition of the track, labeling it "cool".
Commercial performance
"Can't Stop the Disco" debuted at number 17 on the Japanese
Music video
The accompanying music video for "Can't Stop the Disco" was shot in Tokyo.[21] The video opens with several circles moving across the screen, each of the circles featuring images of Suzuki posing. The first verse opens with Suzuki standing inside a large circle, singing the song with close-up and body shots. The outfit Suzuki wears is exactly the same from the CD and DVD cover sleeves of the single.[21] It moves onto Suzuki with a new outfit, dancing inside of four-by-four room with silver silk wallpaper.[21] The pre-chorus has Suzuki in a dark blue room, wearing a black and white hoodie. By the first chorus, several scenes use different transition effects while Suzuki sings in different circles.[21]
The second verse has Suzuki in the dark blue room again. By the pre-chorus, It then uses neon effects to immolate white objects; as a result, Suzuki's sunglasses and hoodie lights up.[21] The final chorus finishes with transitions of different scenes from the video, including Suzuki in the silver room, standing inside of circles, and inside the dark blue room. The video ends with a close-up of Suzuki standing next to a large circle, and pans out.[21]
An editor from Channel-Ai blog was positive towards the video's visual effects and Suzuki's fashion, stating "For this reason all her 2008 releases were produced by the electronic producer and capsule leader Yasutaka Nakata, where Suzuki reinvented herself as a disco queen." The editor concluded that "The media would portray Ami as the new fashion leader portraying the popular ero-kakoii style."[22] The music video appeared on the DVD release of "Can't Stop the Disco", and the bonus DVD format of Supreme Show.[1][6]
Promotion and live performances
"Can't Stop the Disco" was used for two television commercials in Japan; a campaign for Mr. Donut and the Japanese television show Gyotekku, which was used as the ending theme song.[8] "Can't Stop the Disco" made its first live premiere at Suzuki's One Party, which consisted live performances in celebration of Suzuki's 10th Anniversary of her career.[23] The song was performed live at two club party events hosted by Suzuki: the 2008 Cruising Party, and a live performance at Club Asia. The live version was released on the limited edition DVD format for Supreme Show.[24] "Can't Stop the Disco" was then performed again at Club Asia for a second hosting party by Suzuki; this live version was released on the bonus DVD format for Supreme Show.[25] "Can't Stop the Disco" was included on the track list on one of Suzuki's concert tours; this being a concert for her 29th birthday, at the Liquidroom event. "Can't Stop the Disco" was placed in the middle section for both concerts. The Liquidroom live performance appeared on the bonus DVD format of Suzuki's extended play, Snow Ring (2013).[26]
Track listing
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Personnel
Credits adapted from the liner notes of Supreme Show.[1]
- Ami Suzuki – vocals, background vocals
- Yasutaka Nakata – songwriting, composition, production, arrangement, management
- Avex Trax – Suzuki's management
- Contemode – Nataka's management
- Recorded by Nakata at Avex Studio, Tokyo, Japan
Charts and sales
Daily and weekly charts
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Sales
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Release history
Region | Date | Format | Label |
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Japan[27] | September 24, 2008 | Digital download | Avex Trax |
United States[7] | Avex Entertainment Inc.
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Australia[28] | |||
New Zealand[29] | |||
Canada[30] | |||
United Kingdom[31] | |||
Germany[32] | |||
Ireland[33] | |||
France[34] | |||
Spain[35] | |||
Taiwan[36] | |||
Japan[5][6] | CD single | Avex Trax | |
DVD single
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References
- ^ a b c d Suzuki, Ami (2008). Supreme Show (Liner notes). Ami Suzuki. Japan: Avex Trax. AVCD-23709.
- ^ a b Suzuki, Ami (2007). Free Free/Super Music Maker (Liner notes). Ami Suzuki. Japan: Avex Trax. AVCD-31236.
- ^ "Music Search Engine". FreeDB Database Search, powered by GNU General Public License. Retrieved July 22, 2015. (To find information, type in the keyword Yasutaka Nakata and click on the bottom link)
- ^ Suzuki, Ami (2007). One (Liner notes). Ami Suzuki. Japan: Avex Trax. AVCD-31436.
- ^ a b c d e f g Suzuki, Ami (2008). Can't Stop the Disco (Liner notes). Ami Suzuki. Japan: Avex Trax. AVCD-31483.
- ^ a b c d e f Suzuki, Ami (2008). Can't Stop the Disco (DVD; Liner notes). Ami Suzuki. Japan: Avex Trax. AVCD-31482/B.
- ^ a b c "Can't Stop the Disco – EP – By Ami Suzuki". iTunes Store US. September 24, 2008. Retrieved January 13, 2016.
- ^ a b c d CD Journal Staff (September 22, 2008). "Ami Suzuki / Can't Stop the Disco [CD]". CD Journal. Retrieved January 13, 2016.
- ^ a b c Hiraga, Tetsuo (September 24, 2008). "Ami Suzuki – Can't Stop the Disco". Hot Express; published by Billboard Japan. Archived from the original on April 28, 2009. Retrieved January 13, 2016.
- ^ Hiraga, Tetsuo (September 24, 2008). "Ami Suzuki – Can't Stop the Disco interview". Hot Express; published by Billboard Japan. Archived from the original on February 27, 2009. Retrieved January 13, 2016.
- ^ Amazon.co.jp. Retrieved January 13, 2016.
- ^ HMV Japan Staff (September 24, 2008). "Ami Suzuki – Can't Stop the Disco". HMV Japan. Retrieved January 13, 2016.
- ^ a b c "オリコンランキング情報サービス「you大樹」" [Oricon Ranking Information Service 'You Big Tree']. Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved May 21, 2014.
- ^ a b c d e 鈴木亜美の作品 [List of Ami Suzuki's Releases]. Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved July 21, 2014.
- ^ a b "Japan Billboard Hot Singles Chart". Billboard (in Japanese). October 6, 2008. Retrieved July 21, 2015.
- ^ a b "Japan Billboard Hot Radio Songs". Billboard (in Japanese). October 6, 2008. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved July 21, 2015.
- ^ a b "Japan Billboard Hot 100". Billboard (in Japanese). October 6, 2008. Retrieved July 21, 2015.
- ^ "Japan Billboard Hot Singles Chart". Billboard (in Japanese). October 13, 2008. Retrieved July 21, 2015.
- ^ "Japan Billboard Hot Radio Songs". Billboard (in Japanese). October 13, 2008. Retrieved July 21, 2015.
- ^ "Japan Billboard Hot 100". Billboard (in Japanese). October 13, 2008. Retrieved July 21, 2015.
- ^ a b c d e f Avex (June 30, 2015). "Can't Stop the Disco / 鈴木亜美". Avex Trax; published through YouTube. Archived from the original on 2021-12-21. Retrieved January 13, 2016.
- ^ Channel Ai Staff (September 24, 2008). "Ami Suzuki". Channel-Ai.com. Retrieved January 13, 2016.
- ^ iFlyer Staff (July 5, 2008). "Ami Suzuki 10th year One Release party!!". iFlyer.tv. Retrieved January 13, 2016.
- ^ Suzuki, Ami (2008). Supreme Show (Limited Edition; Liner notes). Ami Suzuki. Japan: Avex Trax. AVC1-23710/B.
- ^ Suzuki, Ami (2008). Supreme Show (DVD; Liner notes). Ami Suzuki. Japan: Avex Trax. AVCD-23708/B.
- ^ Suzuki, Ami (2013). Snow Ring (DVD; Liner notes). Ami Suzuki. Japan: Avex Trax. AVCD-38649/B.
- ^ "Can't Stop the Disco – EP – By Ami Suzuki". iTunes Store JP. September 24, 2008. Retrieved January 13, 2016.
- ^ "Can't Stop the Disco – EP – By Ami Suzuki". iTunes Store AU. September 24, 2008. Retrieved January 13, 2016.
- ^ "Can't Stop the Disco – EP – By Ami Suzuki". iTunes Store NZ. September 24, 2008. Retrieved January 13, 2016.
- ^ "Can't Stop the Disco – EP – By Ami Suzuki". iTunes Store CA. September 24, 2008. Retrieved January 13, 2016.
- ^ "Can't Stop the Disco – EP – By Ami Suzuki". iTunes Store UK. September 24, 2008. Retrieved January 13, 2016.
- ^ "Can't Stop the Disco – EP – By Ami Suzuki". iTunes Store GER. September 24, 2008. Retrieved January 13, 2016.
- ^ "Can't Stop the Disco – EP – By Ami Suzuki". iTunes Store IRE. September 24, 2008. Retrieved January 13, 2016.
- ^ "Can't Stop the Disco – EP – By Ami Suzuki". iTunes Store FRA. September 24, 2008. Retrieved January 13, 2016.
- ^ "Can't Stop the Disco – EP – By Ami Suzuki". iTunes Store SPA. September 24, 2008. Retrieved January 13, 2016.
- ^ "Can't Stop the Disco – EP – By Ami Suzuki". iTunes Store TWN. September 24, 2008. Retrieved January 13, 2016.
External links
- Can't Stop the Disco – Ami Suzuki's official website.