The Best (Girls' Generation album)

The Best
Greatest hits album by Girls' Generation
Released July 23, 2014
Recorded 2010–2014
Language Japanese
Label EMI Records Japan
Girls' Generation chronology
Mr.Mr.
(2014)		 The Best
(2014)		 Lion Heart
(2015)
New Edition cover

The Best is the first greatest hits album by the South Korean girl group Girls' Generation. The album was released on July 23, 2014 in Japan.[1] Aside from the previous hits, the album also contains four original new tracks "Indestructible", "Divine", "Chain Reaction", and "Show Girls".

Background and release

On July 23, The Best album topped the Japan's Oricon daily music chart, selling more than 37,000 copies.[2] After the 1st week, the album sold more than 75,000 copies, topping the weekly chart as well. The group, as a result of this achievement, has set a new record to become the first non-Japanese female group in Asia to ever have three Japanese albums (along with Girls' Generation and Love & Peace) scoring 1st place on the chart.[3][4] The album spent two weeks at number one on the Oricon chart,[5][6] and has sold more than 175,000 copies by the end of the year.[7]

Promotional Singles

"Indestructible", was produced by Claire Rodrigues, Albi Albertsson, Chris Meyer, and written by Kamikaoru.[8] Lyrically, the pop ballad talks about the indestructible relationship that two people, who are in love, share with each other, implying similar sentiments that Girls' Generation feels with one another as well as with their fans. "This indestructible, unbreakable bond that can never be broken/Our soul is a twin soul (twin soul)/For example, even if it looks like you’re about to fall from a cliff/At least know that I won’t let go of your hand."[9] The song was showcased for the first time as a lyric music video during Girls' Generation's last stop of their third Japan tour in Tokyo between July 11–13, 2014.[10] The music video was subsequently officially released on August 1, 2014.[11][12]

"Divine", was produced by Stephan Elfgren, Albi Albertsson, Sean Alexander and written by Kamikaoru,[13] There were two versions for the accompanied music video. The first version, featured with a background story, was released on September 29, 2014.[14] The second version, featured the appearances of Girls' Generation members, was released on October 14, 2014.[15] This is also the last official single and music video featuring former member Jessica.[16][17]

Other songs

"Chain Reaction", was produced by Kesha, E. Kidd Bogart, James Busbee, and Michael Brooks Linney. It was first produced for Kesha but later was sold to Girls' Generation.[18]

Track listing

The Best – Standard edition[19]
No. TitleLyricsMusicOriginal album Length
1. "Genie" (Japanese version)Kanata Nakamura, Yoo Young-jinFridolin Nordso Schjoldan, Nermin Harambasic, Robin Jensen, Ronny Svendsen, Anne Judith Wik, Yoo Young-jinGirls' Generation 3:42
2. "Gee" (Japanese version)Kanata Nakamura, E-TribeE-TribeGirls' Generation 3:21
3. "Run Devil Run" (Japanese version)Kanata Nakamura, Hong Ji-YuAlex James, Michael Busbee, Kalle EngströmGirls' Generation 3:21
4. "Mr. Taxi"  STYSTY, Scott Mann, Chad Royce, Paolo Prudencio, Allison VeltzGirls' Generation 3:33
5. "Bad Girl"  HiroHiro, Jörgen Elofsson, Jesper Jakobson, Lauren DysonGirls' Generation 3:44
6. "Time Machine"  Andy Love, HiroRobert Habolin, Marlene StrandThe Boys (Reissue) 3:53
7. "Paparazzi"  Fredrik Thomander, Johan Becker, Junji IshiwatariMiles WalkerGirls & Peace 3:47
8. "Oh!" (Japanese version)Kenzie, Nozomi Maezawa, Kim Jungbae, Kim YounghuKenzieGirls & Peace 3:09
9. "All My Love Is for You"  Junji Ishiwatari, Sebastian Thott, Didrik Thott, Robin LernerSebastian ThottGirls & Peace 3:43
10. "Flower Power"  Johan Gustafson, Fredrik Häggstam, Sebastian Lundberg, Nasa Aprisia Florida, Junji IshiwatariTrinityGirls & Peace 3:18
11. "Beep Beep"  Jeff Miyahara, Anne Judith Wik, Ronny Svendsen, Nermin Harambasic, Robin JenssenDsign MusicLove & Peace 3:21
12. "Love & Girls"  KamikaoruErik Lidbom, Ronny Svendsen, Anne Judith WikLove & Peace 3:07
13. "Galaxy Supernova"  Kamikaoru, Frederik Nordsø Schjoldan, Fridolin N. Schjoldan, Martin HedegaardKamikaoru, Frederik Nordsø Schjoldan, Fridolin N. Schjoldan, Martin HedegaardLove & Peace 3:09
14. "My Oh My"  Erik Lewander, Ylva Dimberg, Louis SchoorlErik Lewander, Ylva Dimberg, Louis SchoorlLove & Peace 3:10
15. "Mr.Mr." (Japanese version)Kim Hee Jeong, Cho Yoon KyungThe UnderdogsPreviously unreleased 3:55
16. "Indestructible"  KamikaoruClaire Rodrigues, Albi Albertsson, Chris MeyerPreviously unreleased 3:39

Charts and certifications

Weekly charts

Chart (2014) Peak
position
Japanese Albums (Oricon)[22] 1
Japanese Top Albums (Billboard)[23] 1
Taiwan (G-Music)[24] 4

Year-end charts

Chart (2014) Position
Japanese Albums (Oricon)[7] 22
Japanese Top Albums (Billboard)[25] 29

Certifications

Region Certification
Japan (RIAJ)[26] Gold

References

  1. ↑ Girls' Generation finish up their Japan tour in Tokyo while showcasing new ballad 'Indestructible' Allkpop.com (July 14, 2014). Retrieved on July 14, 2014.
  2. ↑ SNSD’s Japanese Best Album Ranks No.1 on Oricon Ph.Celebrity.Yahoo.com (July 24, 2014). Retrieved on July 25, 2014.
  3. ↑ Girls' Generation surpasses 12 Girl Band to set a new record - 3 albums at 1st place (in Japanese) Originally from Oricon. Archived on July 28, 2014. Retrieved on July 28, 2014.
  4. ↑ Ock Hyun-ju (August 6, 2014). "Girls’ Generation rewrites history of Oricon chart". The Korea Herald. Retrieved March 25, 2016.
  5. ↑ Oricon Chart's Weekly Album Ranking (July 21-27, 2014) Originally from Oricon.co.jp (July 2014). Archived on July 29, 2014. Retrieved on July 29, 2014.
  6. ↑ Oricon Chart's Weekly Album Ranking (July 28 - August 3, 2014) Originally from Oricon.co.jp (August 2014). Archived on August 5, 2014. Retrieved on August 5, 2014.
  7. 1 2 "Oricon 2014". Oricon Style (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on December 22, 2014.
  8. ↑ "The Best by Girls' Generation". S.M. Entertainment. SM Town. July 23, 2014. Retrieved September 21, 2014.
  9. ↑ Girls’ Generation Are ‘Indestructible’ On Heartfelt New Greatest Hits Track Popdust.com (July 16, 2014). Retrieved on September 23, 2014.
  10. ↑ Girls' Generation finish up their Japan tour in Tokyo while showcasing new ballad 'Indestructible' Allkpop (July 14, 2014). Retrieved on September 23, 2014.
  11. ↑ Girls' Generation release lyric video for 'Indestructible'
  12. ↑ "「THE BEST」のプレオーダー（予約受付）7月16日より開始！ 「Indestructible」を先行配信！" (in Japanese). Universal Music Japan. Retrieved July 14, 2015.
  13. ↑ "The Best by Girls' Generation". S.M. Entertainment. SM Town. September 11, 2014. Retrieved December 15, 2014.
  14. ↑ http://www.soshified.com/2014/09/girls-generation-to-release-new-japanese-song-and-music-video-divine
  15. ↑ Girls' Generation prove to be 'Divine' in PV
  16. ↑ "少女時代9人最後合體！潔西卡哭唱：we are always one". ETtoday (in Chinese). 16 October 2014. Retrieved 15 January 2015.
  17. ↑ "新曲「DIVINE」先行配信開始！" (in Japanese). Universal Music Japan. Retrieved July 14, 2015.
  18. ↑ 少女時代 JAPAN OFFICIAL (in Japanese) Originally from Twitter (July 16, 2014). Archived on March 2, 2015. Retrieved on March 2, 2015.
  19. ↑ Girls' Generation's The Best Information & Tracklist Girls-Generation.jp. Retrieved on July 14, 2014.
  20. ↑ Girls' Generation's The Best Information & Tracklist Girls-Generation.jp. Retrieved on July 14, 2014.
  21. ↑ YESASIA: THE BEST - STANDARD EDITION - (Normal Edition) (Japan Version) CD - Girls' Generation - Japanese Music - Free Shipping
  22. ↑ "Weekly CD Rankings". Oricon Style (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved May 15, 2015.
  23. ↑ "Top Albums: August 11, 2014". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved May 15, 2015.
  24. ↑ "Top Albums" (in Chinese). G-Music. Archived from the original on August 3, 2014.
  25. ↑ "Top Albums of 2014". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved May 15, 2014.
  26. ↑ "Japanese album certifications – Girls' Generation – The Best" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Retrieved May 15, 2015. Select 2014年7月 on the drop-down menu

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