The Best (Girls' Generation album)

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The Best
BestofGirlsGeneration.jpg
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)Mr.Mr.2014
The Best
(2014)
Lion Heart
(2015)
New Edition cover
New Edition cover

Lion Heart2015

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 BestStandard edition[19]
No. Title Lyrics Music Original album Length
1. "Genie" (Japanese version) Kanata Nakamura, Yoo Young-jin Fridolin Nordso Schjoldan, Nermin Harambasic, Robin Jensen, Ronny Svendsen, Anne Judith Wik, Yoo Young-jin Girls' Generation 3:42
2. "Gee" (Japanese version) Kanata Nakamura, E-Tribe E-Tribe Girls' Generation 3:21
3. "Run Devil Run" (Japanese version) Kanata Nakamura, Hong Ji-Yu Alex James, Michael Busbee, Kalle Engström Girls' Generation 3:21
4. "Mr. Taxi"   STY STY, Scott Mann, Chad Royce, Paolo Prudencio, Allison Veltz Girls' Generation 3:33
5. "Bad Girl"   Hiro Hiro, Jörgen Elofsson, Jesper Jakobson, Lauren Dyson Girls' Generation 3:44
6. "Time Machine"   Andy Love, Hiro Robert Habolin, Marlene Strand The Boys (Reissue) 3:53
7. "Paparazzi"   Fredrik Thomander, Johan Becker, Junji Ishiwatari Miles Walker Girls & Peace 3:47
8. "Oh!" (Japanese version) Kenzie, Nozomi Maezawa, Kim Jungbae, Kim Younghu Kenzie Girls & Peace 3:09
9. "All My Love Is for You"   Junji Ishiwatari, Sebastian Thott, Didrik Thott, Robin Lerner Sebastian Thott Girls & Peace 3:43
10. "Flower Power"   Johan Gustafson, Fredrik Häggstam, Sebastian Lundberg, Nasa Aprisia Florida, Junji Ishiwatari Trinity Girls & Peace 3:18
11. "Beep Beep"   Jeff Miyahara, Anne Judith Wik, Ronny Svendsen, Nermin Harambasic, Robin Jenssen Dsign Music Love & Peace 3:21
12. "Love & Girls"   Kamikaoru Erik Lidbom, Ronny Svendsen, Anne Judith Wik Love & Peace 3:07
13. "Galaxy Supernova"   Kamikaoru, Frederik Nordsø Schjoldan, Fridolin N. Schjoldan, Martin Hedegaard Kamikaoru, Frederik Nordsø Schjoldan, Fridolin N. Schjoldan, Martin Hedegaard Love & Peace 3:09
14. "My Oh My"   Erik Lewander, Ylva Dimberg, Louis Schoorl Erik Lewander, Ylva Dimberg, Louis Schoorl Love & Peace 3:10
15. "Mr.Mr." (Japanese version) Kim Hee Jeong, Cho Yoon Kyung The Underdogs Previously unreleased 3:55
16. "Indestructible"   Kamikaoru Claire Rodrigues, Albi Albertsson, Chris Meyer Previously unreleased 3:39

Charts and certifications

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.
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  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.
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  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'
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  15. Girls' Generation prove to be 'Divine' in PV
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  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
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