The Great Vacation Vol. 2: Super Best of Glay
Glay · 2009
205 min · 42 tracks · rock music
A vibrant collection of rock anthems blending emotional ballads with infectious melodies and powerful guitar riffs.
Why this album works
'The Great Vacation Vol. 2' solidified Glay's status in the Japanese music scene by showcasing their most popular tracks over a decade, contributing to sales that pushed them into the top ranks of best-selling artists in Japan. The album also highlights their ability to remain relevant amidst changing musical trends, appealing to both long-time fans and new listeners alike.
- Best for
- wave-like emotional ups and downs for nostalgic summer days long listening sessions with variety
- Context
- By the time 'The Great Vacation Vol. 2' was released in January 2009, Glay had already established themselves as one of Japan's leading rock bands, following their major commercial successes in the late 1990s and early 2000s. This compilation serves as a celebration of their extensive catalog, coming after their previous best-of collection and during a period when they sought to re-engage fans after years of experimentation with sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Every Little Thing· Ayumi Hamasaki· Puffy AmiYumi· Porno Graffitti· Scandal· Namie Amuro· Nana Mizuki· Perfume
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 RAIN Standout 6:52
- 2 真夏の扉 5:06
- 3 彼女の"Modern…" 4:31
- 4 Freeze My Love 5:34
- 5 ずっと2人で… 7:08
- 6 GONE WITH THE WIND 5:35
- 7 Yes,Summerdays 5:13
- 8 生きてく強さ 3:55
- 9 グロリアス 4:55
- 10 BELOVED Standout 4:48
- 11 a Boy〜ずっと忘れない〜 4:54
- 12 カーテンコール 5:38
- 13 春を愛する人 5:04
- 14 口唇 4:34
- 15 HOWEVER Standout 5:34
Disc 2
- 1 誘惑 4:21
- 2 SOUL LOVE 4:29
- 3 pure soul 6:25
- 4 I'm in Love 6:36
- 5 BE WITH YOU 5:12
- 6 Winter,again 5:14
- 7 サバイバル 4:34
- 8 ここではない,どこかへ 5:49
- 9 HAPPINESS(WINTER MIX) 5:52
- 10 とまどい 4:28
- 11 SPECIAL THANKS 5:00
- 12 ごらん,世界は苦しみに満ちているよ。(再録) 2:40
- 13 TWO BELL SILENCE(再録) 4:18
- 14 SHUTTER SPEEDSのテーマ(再録) 3:17
- 15 ACID HEAD(再録) 6:06
- 16 BURST(再録) 3:44
Disc 3
- 1 GREAT VACATION 5:09
- 2 FAME IS DEAD(MTV DAM WANNASING 11月度 MONTHLY ARTIST CMソング) 4:41
- 3 absolute"ZERO" 3:35
- 4 RainbirD 4:48
- 5 LET ME BE(映画「イサム・カタヤマ=アルチザナル・ライフ」主題歌) 6:22
- 6 BLACK EYES SHE HAD 4:15
- 7 Tokyo vice terror 2:08
- 8 1988 3:22
- 9 RUCA 3:02
- 10 おまえと供にある 6:02
- 11 REAL SHADOW 4:18
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