Crystal
Studio album by
ReleasedJune 2, 1999 (1999-06-02)
Recorded1998–1999
GenreJ-pop, R&B
LabelFor Life Music Entertainment
Double chronology
Crystal
(1999)
Double
(2000)
Singles from Crystal
  1. "For Me"
    Released: February 4, 1998
  2. "Desire"
    Released: May 21, 1998
  3. "Bed"
    Released: October 21, 1998
  4. "Shake"
    Released: March 7, 1999

Crystal is the debut album by Japanese sister duo Double, released on June 2, 1999 by For Life Music Entertainment.[1] The first press edition of the album came with the CD case with a clear background, and a back insert with the duo posing with the track names on the left side. Inside the case comes with a photobook with different pages consisting of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and pink spelling Double letter by letter. The RIAJ has certified it 2× platinum, recognizing over 600,000+ shipments throughout Japan.[2] On the Oricon charts, the album's peak position was number two.

History

Double had previously released two singles without much success. Their debut single, "For Me" was a commercial failure, and their follow-up single, "Desire" failed to make a big impression with sales.

Their third single "Bed" gained some recognition in Japan and their fourth single "Shake" was their first successful single selling over 100,000 copies, becoming the only single to sell more than 100,000 copies. It would be their final single as a sister duo before Sachiko's death two months after the single's release.

On May 21, 1999, Sachiko suddenly passed away from a subarachnoid hemorrhage at the age of 25 just two weeks before their debut album was released. Takako was devastated by the loss of her sister and took a break from her music career.

Track listing

All lyrics are written by Sachiko

No.TitleMusicArranger(s)Length
1."Intro ~ Crystal Clear"Tatsuya.N 0:52
2."Free Style"Ryosuke ImaiTakako, Sachiko5:09
3."Little Things You Do"Jett-EdwardsAaron G, Sachiko5:25
4."Make Me Happy (More Mix)"Takako , SachikoTaku5:43
5."Desire (Cool Groove Mix)"福富幸宏Sachiko4:53
6."Interlude (If My Sister's In Trouble ~ Joy)"David BarrattWilliam Cliff, Double0:20
7."Shake (Original)"Ryosuke ImaiRyu, Double5:31
8."Sweet Time"Ryosuke ImaiTakako, Sachiko5:12
9."For Me (Live Style Mix)"福富幸宏Sachiko5:36
10."Bed"Maestro-TK. Matsuo, Double5:17
11."Shake (Another Squall Mix)"Zeebra For T.O.PRyosuke Imai5:01
12."Bed (Doubles)"Maestro-TD. Sakama5:21

Personnel

  • Double  lead vocals, lyrics
  • Sachiko Hirasawa  bass, chorus
  • Ryosuke Imai  chorus
  • Takako Hirasawa  vocal direction

Production

Charts

Oricon Sales Chart (Japan)
Release Chart Peak position Sales total
June 2, 1999 Oricon Daily Albums Chart 2
Oricon Weekly Albums Chart 2 636,440

References

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