J-pop queens Perfume just released their newest album “COSMIC EXPLORER”

08.April.2016 | MUSIC

Perfume’s brand new album – their first in two and a half years – includes a number of tracks, such as an album-mix version of their popular song “Sweet Refrain”; “Next Stage with YOU”; which was used for a Mercedes-Benz commercial; “STORY”, the song that won them the Interactive ACC Grandprix in 2015, and more, for a total of 14 tracks.

The full-length original album includes not only songs, but also commentary from legendary music producer Nakata Yasutaka (CAPSULE) who is responsible for producing all of Perfume’s music. Special contents are also being released from which people can post their thoughts about the tracks via SNS. Furthermore, Perfume have set up a limited-time only official Instagram account (“prfm_official”) where fans can see a specially organised string of thumbnails from the album jacket. The photos are arranged in a very unique and fun way and also include videos in one section of each jacket artwork.

Moreover, to commemorate the release of the album, Perfume are collaborating with 10 different WIRED CAFE stores for their special 『Perfume「COSMIC EXPLORER」×WIRED CAFE』 collaboration. It is running from Tuesday April 5th~Sunday April 10th. The café will be decorated in all things themed around Perfume’s new album, and will even feature a special original “COSMIC EXPLORER” collaboration drink. Details can be found on the WIRE CAFE home page ( http://www.wiredcafe.jp ).

 

■Information

Perfume 「COSMIC EXPLORER」
On sale April 6th, 2016
【First Press Limited Edition A】(CD+CD+Blu-ray) UPCP-9013 ¥4,644 (tax in)
【First Press Limited Edition B】(CD+CD+DVD) UPCP-9014 ¥4,212 (tax in)
【Regular Edition】(CD) UPCP-1002 ¥3,240 (tax in)

■『Make Liner Notes with Everybody 「COSMIC EXPLORER」』:www.cosmic-explorer.com

■Perfume Official Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/prfm_official/

Tracklist
01. Navigate
02. Cosmic Explorer
03. Miracle Worker
04. Next Stage with YOU
05. STORY
06. FLASH (Album-mix)
07. Sweet Refrain (Album-mix)
08. Baby Face
09. TOKIMEKI LIGHTS (Album-mix)
10. STAR TRAIN (Album-mix)
11. Relax In The City
12. Pick Me Up
13. Cling Cling (Album-mix)
14. Hold Your Hand

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