World Is Yours (album)
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| Released | January 21, 2009 | |||
| Genre | Post-hardcore | |||
| Length | 22:14 | |||
| Label | AVOCADO Records | |||
| Producer | Kentaro Nakao | |||
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World Is Yours is the second studio album by the Japanese band Mass of the Fermenting Dregs. It was released on January 21, 2009 through AVOCADO Records.
Background
[edit]Throughout 2008, Mass of the Fermenting Dregs picked up momentum in Japan, performing at multiple festivals including Arabaki Rock Fest and Rush Ball,[1] as well as opening for acts including Quruli.[2]
In an interview with Hisashi Minami of OTOTOY, both Natsuko Miyamoto and Chiemi Ishimoto shared experience with Number Girl's Kentaro Nakao, who would then co-produce World Is Yours. The artwork for the album was designed by manga artist and illustrator Ai Kozaki.[3]
Release
[edit]World Is Yours was announced in November 2008. The band additionally announced a tour supporting the release, taking place across 11 cities in Japan throughout February 2009.[3] World Is Yours was released on CD on January 21, 2009,[2][4] through AVOCADO Records.[3][5]
On July 21, 2021, over a decade following the album's initial CD release, World Is Yours was released on digital services by Universal Music Group.[6]
Reception
[edit]Following its release, World Is Yours was well received,[7] but was not of particularly popular interest in Japan and was not often performed by the band. Overtime, the album as well as the band grew interest from the Western world; its tracks are now among the band's most played songs on Spotify.[8] On a staff review posted to Sputnikmusic, the album received a 4.0/5 rating.[9]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Kono Speed no Saki e" (このスピードの先へ) | 3:25 |
| 2. | "Aoi, Koi, Daidaiiro No Hi" (青い、濃い、橙色の日) | 4:42 |
| 3. | "Kakuiumono" (かくいうもの) | 4:03 |
| 4. | "She is inside, He is outside" | 2:54 |
| 5. | "Nan Nan" (なんなん) | 3:39 |
| 6. | "World Is Yours" (ワールドイズユアーズ) | 3:31 |
References
[edit]- ^ Minami, Hisashi (January 26, 2009). "ジャパニーズ・オルタナティブ新世代の幕開け、「ワールドイズユアーズ」 ！ - INTERVIEW". Ototoy (in Japanese). Retrieved April 12, 2025.
- ^ a b Takahashi, Miho (January 19, 2009). "飛び込んでいいよ". Rockin'On Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved April 12, 2025.
- ^ a b c "マスドレのニューアルバムは中尾憲太郎プロデュース". Natalie (in Japanese). November 2, 2008. Retrieved April 12, 2025.
- ^ Hadfield, James (January 30, 2009). "Mass of the Fermenting Dregs 'World is Yours'". The Japan Times. Retrieved April 12, 2025.
- ^ Tsuchida, Mayumi (January 22, 2009). "MASS OF THE FERMENTING DREGS 『ワールドイズユアーズ』AVOCADO". Tower Records Japan. Retrieved April 12, 2025.
- ^ "MASS OF THE FERMENTING DREGS、「ワールドイズユアーズ」を配信開始". TuneCore Japan (in Japanese). July 21, 2021. Retrieved April 12, 2025.
- ^ Akihiro, Okumura (March 29, 2009). "MASS OF THE FERMENTING DREGS @ 渋谷クラブクアトロ". Rockin'On Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved April 12, 2025.
- ^ Shiba, Tomonori (August 23, 2024). "MASS OF THE FERMENTING DREGS（マスドレ）はなぜ世界のリスナーを魅了するのか 欧米ツアーソールドアウト続出、インディペンデントな"日本が世界に誇るロックバンド"の快進撃". THE MAGAZINE (in Japanese). Retrieved April 12, 2025.
- ^ JohnnyoftheWell. "Review: Mass of the Fermenting Dregs - World Is Yours". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved April 12, 2025.