Welcome to Tokyo

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Welcome to Tokyo
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Studio album by
ReleasedDecember 1, 2006 (2006-12-01) [1]
RecordedSeptember – October 2006 [2]
Genre Eurodance, J-pop, electronic [3]
Length48:20
Label Icezone Music, avex trax
Producer David Brandes
Shanadoo chronology
Welcome to Tokyo
(2006)
The Symbol
(2007)
Limited Edition
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No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."King Kong" David Brandes, John O'Flynn, Goro Matsui David Brandes, Felix J. Gauder3:45
2."Passion in Your Eyes"Brandes, O'Flynn, Miyabi SudoBrandes3:59
3."Guilty of Love"Brandes, O'Flynn, Ayaka IchihashiBrandes3:45
4."Ninja Tattoo"Brandes, O'Flynn, IchihashiBrandes, Gauder3:21
5."My Samurai"Brandes, O'Flynn, SudoBrandes, Gauder3:28
6."One Tear Ago"Brandes, O'Flynn, IchihashiBrandes, Gauder3:43
7."Just a Little Flirt"Brandes, O'Flynn, SudoBrandes, Gauder3:32
8."Give a Little Love"Brandes, O'Flynn, SudoBrandes4:11
9."Konnichiwa"Brandes, O'Flynn, IchihashiBrandes, Gauder3:42
10."It's Like An Anime"Brandes, O'Flynn, IchihashiBrandes4:02
11."Wake Me"Brandes, O'Flynn. IchihashiBrandes, Gauder3:18
12."Listen to the Rhythm"Brandes, O'Flynn, SudoBrandes, Gauder3:30
13."Closer to Heaven"Brandes, O'Flynn, SudoBrandes4:04
Total length:48:20
Japanese Edition Bonus Tracks [9]
No.TitleLength
14."My Samurai (Extended Version)"7:09
15."King Kong (Extended Version)"7:05
16."Guilty of Love (Extended Version)"6:02
17."Hypnotized"3:08


Limited Edition Bonus Tracks [10]
No.TitleLength
14."Hypnotized"3:08
15."Sayonara Blue"4:31
16."Heart to Heart"3:11
17."My Samurai (Extended Version)"7:09
18."King Kong (Extended Version)"7:05

Personnel

Credits for Welcome To Tokyo adapted from album insert.

Release history

CountryRelease dateLabel(s)
Germany [1] December 1, 2006 Icezone Music
Japan [11] February 28, 2007 Avex Trax

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References

  1. 1 2 "Amazon UK". Original release date. Retrieved 2010-12-28.
  2. Album Insert
  3. "Shanadoo - Welcome To Tokyo (CD, Album) at Discogs". tracklisting, genre, producer.
  4. Shanadoo Official Webpage
  5. CDJapan Listing
  6. Single release information -- King Kong
  7. Single release information -- My Samurai
  8. Single release information -- Guilty of Love
  9. "CDJAPAN Welcome To Tokyo SHANADOO". Japanese Edition Track Listing. Retrieved 2010-12-28.
  10. "Nippon Project track listing for Limited Edition". L.E. Track listing. Retrieved 2010-12-28.
  11. "CDJAPAN Welcome To Tokyo SHANADOO". Japanese Release Date. Retrieved 2010-12-28.