Level3 (Perfume album)
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Released | October 2, 2013 | |||
Recorded | 2012–2013 | |||
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Producer | Yasutaka Nakata | |||
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Level3 (stylized as LEVEL3) is the fourth studio album by Japanese girl group
Level3 was recorded and mixed in Japan, with the assistance of Nakata. Six different formats were released to promote the album; a standalone CD, a limited CD and DVD bundle, and a digital release. It was re-released in May 2014 as an additional bonus CD standalone edition, a
Upon the album's release, it was met with favourable reviews from music critics. Critics noted the musical improvement from their previous release, and commended Nakata's production standards and its commercial appeal. Level3 was listed by several critics as one of the best albums of 2013. Commercially, Level3 was a success. It became Perfume's fourth studio album to reach the top spot on Japan's
Four singles were released from Level3, including one promotional. Its lead single "
Background and development
In February 2012, Perfume departed from
The material from Level3 took nearly two years to produce and record, making it one of Perfume's longer spanning projects to date.[6] This is due to Perfume's scheduling conflicts with studio time and live performances at concerts and gigs.[8] The material marks Perfume's fourth consecutive studio album to be fully composed, written, and arranged by Nakata.[6] Perfume member Nocchi revealed that Nakata only let them listen to the song compositions one day before recording it; "It's so much fun to get new material, and getting it on the day of the recording ensures a good tension. We prefer not to practice too much in advance. If we listen too much, or practice too much, before the recording, our habits tend to overcome the freshness..."[9] Perfume member A-Chan viewed Level3 as a concept album, stating "We see each album as being like a concept album. So Perfume right now is at a dance music stage [more than straight pop]. This doesn't mean we're going in this direction from here but this is just one of our aspects."[9]
Composition
Level3 is an
In an interview with Complete Music Update, A-Chan stated about the musical development of the album: "It was as lot of fun! I enjoyed recording different types of songs. Different types of rhythms and atmosphere." Perfume member Kashiyuka further elaborated; "I enjoy recording our albums more than standalone singles because we get more songs! The diversity of the songs makes me excited, like I'm one of the listeners."[9] According to A-Chan, she stated that Perfume and Nakata wanted to "experiment" more within 2013 for the album. However, due to intense work schedules, Perfume asked Nakata to create normal dance music.[16]
As Perfume began to focus their activities on an international level, Level3 places some emphasis on English language lyrics; according to the lyric booklet provided by Universal Music Japan and Perfume Records, "Sleeping Beauty" is recorded completely in English, as is the majority of "Spending All My Time".[6][A] Regarding the use of English language Kashiyuka stated she found it hard: "I struggled really hard with the pronunciation. When I'm singing along to the melody, my accent becomes more Japanese – like katakana-speak, so I'm wondering what people outside Japan will think when they hear it..."[17] Both Nocchi and A-Chan also found it hard recording the song in English due to their "shy" nature, but A-Chan has previous history of using English language and found it slightly easy.[17]
Songs
The album's opening track, "Enter the Sphere", is a rework from the entrance music on Perfume's first world tour; the re-worked version utilizes
The seventh and twelfth album tracks; "Party Maker" and "Sleeping Beauty" were compared to the group's previous tracks "Butterfly" from
Release and packaging
Level3 was released in three different formats on October 2, 2013 by Universal Music Japan and Perfume Records. The standalone CD format features the fourteen tracks in a
Both two cover sleeves for Level3 were photographed by Japanese photographer and designer Hiroshi Manaka.
Re-issue
Astralwerks is known as the label that created the electro music boom of the mid-1990s... Coming into the 21st century, Astralwerks has widened its outlook once again through discovering numerous unique and talented artists outside of America and supporting their American careers. Now, in preparation for the American debut of Japan's big stars Perfume, we’ve completed a magnificent remix. We look forward to continuing to pursue creative work together with them in the future.
— Glenn Mendingler, Astralwerks general manager, commenting about the re-release.[24]
During the group's North American tour in September 2014, Perfume confirmed that they would re-release Level 3 worldwide.[25] That same month, Perfumed also confirmed they signed a deal with North American dance record label Astralwerks to re-release the album digital and physically in the US on October 7, 2014.[25] Daisuke Kikuchi from The Japan Times confirmed that the album would contain two new remixes of "Spending All My Time"; the first being a radio remix, and the second handled by Belgian production and DJ duo Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike.[25] In a press interview with Astralwerks, Perfume revealed its re-release was to promote their concert tours in North America and prompt future prospects for American promotion and the American audience.[24]
Regarding the release, A-Chan stated "This is the first time that someone other than Nakata-san has tampered with one of our songs, so I felt some resistance to it at first, but once I gave it a listen, it was really cool! I think everyone else should try it out at least once, too." Nocchi commended the duo for "the care they took with our image in keeping Perfume's emotionless vocal style and elegance."[24] Kashiyuka hoped for future global prospects of their music, whilst stating "I feel so happy to be able to realize the idea of “delivering Japan's cool music to the world” that we’ve always talked about at our concerts. I think there may be some who’ll feel opposed to the remix, but you absolutely won't regret hearing it! Surely you’ll come to like the remix, and the original song, too, I think."[24]
Level3: Bonus Edition was released worldwide in two formats; a standalone CD, and a digital release. The standalone CD format features the fourteen original and two remix tracks in a jewel case.[26][27] Three additional LP editions were released in Europe; a clear, red, and yellow-coloured double vinyl LP set. The track listing of this LP release follows the original Japanese CD release, and does not include the American bonus tracks.[28][29] The final re-release format was a global digital release.[30] The CD and digital format uses the same cover from the original CD and digital album release, but includes the "Bonus Edition" text.[26][30] The vinyl cover uses a standardized photo from the original CD and DVD album cover, with the CD and digital album cover used at the back.[28][29]
To promote the album, the radio mix to "Spending All My Time" was released digitally in North America and Japan.[31][32] The Bonus Edition of the album debuted at the number twelve on the Oricon Weekly Albums Chart with 4,724 copies sold, and stayed in the chart for three weeks.[33][34]
Critical reception
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Arcadey.net | (positive)[14] |
CD Journal | (positive)[15] |
The Japan Times | (positive)[10] |
Land of the Rising Sound | [11] |
SBS PopAsia | (positive)[12] |
Selective Hearing | (positive)[13] |
Level 3 received positive reviews from most music critics. A staff editor from CD Journal was positive in their review, commending album's "dance-oriented" composition and labelled that its overall appeal "shines".[15] Patrick St. Michel from The Japan Times said "this is Perfume's longest album yet, and it can drag. Yet the strongest moments come when Nakata incorporates EDM sounds in novel ways." He went on to say "The bulk of Level3 feels like a live-show preview, but with enough great sonic moments sprinkled throughout to make it enjoyable at home, too."[10] Nia from Selective Hearing had praised the album's cohesive and "interesting" structure, commenting "I found it to be Perfume's most cohesive and interesting album since Game. This is an album that provides the danciest of dance songs and the calmest of calm songs and everything in-between." She then commented that "It may not be as good as Game, but it comes pretty damn close."[13]
Writing for Land of Rising, Alex Shenmue awarded the album nine out of ten. He commented "Everything is extremely well balanced [...] all of these aspects are present in Level3 and perfectly mixed together, maintaining a constant Techno/Dance soul that guarantees a clear personality to the entire album."[11] He concluded "Level3 is the past, the present and the future of Perfume, the perfect portrait of this group and of their long and successful career. It's time to leave the past behind and realize that, right now, Level3 is the best Perfume album out there."[11] Dr. J from SBS PopAsia commended the album's composition, and said "Overall, this album is a great way to consolidate all of Perfume's recent work into a package with a pretty, futuristic and multi-coloured bow [...]"[12] A staff editor from Arcadey.net was generally positive, despite criticizing the "horrendous never-shoulda-been-a-single 'Mirai no Museum'". They said "It's an interesting album for the group because they’ve dived even further into the EDM world than ever before... With EDM being the new pop and all, a dance act like Perfume has no choice but to get even dancier if they wanna keep the swagger jackers at bay."[14]
Commercial performance
Level3 debuted at number one on the Japanese Daily Oricon Albums Chart, staying there up until the Sunday ranking which slipped to number two.[33] This resulted in the album debuting atop the Japanese Weekly Oricon Albums Chart, with an estimate 165,000 sold units in its first week of sales.[35][36][37][B] Level3 became Perfume's fourth consecutive studio album to debut atop the Oricon Albums Chart for both Daily and Weekly rankings.[33] It slipped to number two the following week, shifting over 27,000 units in its second week of sales.[37] It slipped to number six in its third week, shifting over 14,000 units in its third week of sales.[37] It stayed in the top 10 for three weeks, and the top 300 with 11 weeks overall.[33] This is Perfume's lowest spanning charting album on the Oricon Albums Chart to date, surpassing JPN which stayed in the chart for 13 weeks.[33]
Level3 entered the Billboard Top Albums Sales Chart at the top spot, their fourth studio album to do so.
Moreover, Level3 became the second best-selling Yasutaka Nakata-produced album of 2013, behind
Promotion
Singles
"
"Spending All My Time" was released as the album's second single on August 15, 2012.[54] The song received favourable reviews from music critics, who commended the group's English-language attempt and praised the production and composition.[11][55] It achieved success in Japan, debuting at number two on the Japanese Oricon Singles Chart and lasted for ten weeks; it marks the group's seventh consecutive single to peak at number two.[56] The song was certified gold by RIAJ for shipments of 100,000 units in Japan.[57] Yusuke Tanaka directed the accompanying music video for the single, which shows Perfume dancing and making gestures in a locked room.[58]
"Mirai no Museum" was released as the album's third single on February 17, 2013.[59] The song received negative reviews from music critics, who felt it was childish and interrupted the composition sequence of the album.[10][13][19] It achieved success in Japan, debuting at number two the Japanese Oricon Singles Chart and lasted for thirteen weeks, the longest charting single on the album; it marks the group's eighth consecutive single to peak at number two.[60] It also reached the same position on Billboard's Japan Hot 100 chart.[61] The song was certified gold by RIAJ for shipments of 100,000 units in Japan.[62] Tanaka commissioned the accompanying music video for the single, which shows Perfume inside a comic book–style world.[63]
"
Concert tour
In order to promote the release of Level3, Perfume embarked on a four-date dome tour named "Perfume 4th Tour in DOME 'LEVEL3'", including two dates at
Track listing
All tracks are written by Yasutaka Nakata
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Enter the Sphere" | 3:35 |
2. | "Spring of Life" (album mix) | 5:59 |
3. | "Magic of Love" (album mix) | 4:16 |
4. | "Clockwork" | 4:32 |
5. | "1mm" | 4:17 |
6. | "Mirai no Museum" (未来のミュージアム; Museum of the Future) | 3:21 |
7. | "Party Maker" | 7:20 |
8. | "Furikaeru to Iru Yo" (ふりかえるといるよ) | 6:15 |
9. | "Point" (ポイント; Pointo) | 3:46 |
10. | "Daijyobanai" (だいじょばない; I'm Not Okay) | 3:03 |
11. | "Handy Man" | 4:05 |
12. | "Sleeping Beauty" | 4:52 |
13. | "Spending All My Time" (album mix) | 4:02 |
14. | "Dream Land" | 5:16 |
Total length: | 62:39 |
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "1mm" (Video Clip) | 4:19 |
2. | "Zutto suki dattanjake: Sasurai no Menkata Perfume Fes!! Memorial" | 27:49 |
3. | "Perfume no Tada Tada Radio ga Suki dakara Radio!" | 51:52 |
No. | Title | Length |
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15. | "Spending All My Time" (radio edit) | 3:02 |
16. | "Spending All My Time" (DV&LM remix) | 4:37 |
Personnel
Credits adapted from the liner notes of Level3.[6]
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Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Japan (RIAJ)[74] | Platinum | 234,294[73] |
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Edition | Label | Ref. |
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Japan | October 2, 2013 | CD | Standard |
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[75] |
CD + DVD | Limited | [70] | |||
Taiwan | October 4, 2013 | CD | Standard | Universal | [76] |
CD + DVD | Limited | [77] | |||
Japan | October 16, 2013 | Digital download | Standard |
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[78] |
South Korea | CD | Universal | [79] | ||
Germany | October 18, 2013 |
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[80][81] | ||
CD + DVD | Limited | [82] | |||
Japan | May 14, 2014 | LP | Standard |
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[83] |
United Kingdom | October 6, 2014 | Digital download | Bonus Edition | Wrasse | [84] |
Japan | October 7, 2014 |
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[85] | ||
October 22, 2014 | CD | [71] | |||
United Kingdom | October 27, 2014 | Wrasse | [86] |
Notes
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External links
- Level3 – Perfume's official website.