4 (Four) is the first compilation album by the Japanese rock band hitorie. It was released on August 19, 2020, by Sony Music Associated Records, having been originally scheduled for April 22, 2020.
Background and release It is the band's first compilation album and their first release in approximately one year since HOWLS (2019).
The album features songs selected by the band members themselves as the best tracks from their time as a four-piece group.Vocalist, lyricist, and composer wowaka died of acute heart failure at the age of 31 on April 5, 2019, leaving the band as a trio. The title 4 was chosen because it is a compilation album created by the four members. The title was conceived by guitarist Shinoda.
The album was originally scheduled for release on April 22, 2020. However, due to the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent declaration of a state of emergency by the Japanese government, CD shops nationwide were forced to close, making physical sales impossible and leading to a sudden postponement of the release. On May 8, 2020, it was announced that the album would be released on August 19, 2020.
Track listing
Personnel wowaka – vocals, guitar, lyrics, composition Shinoda – guitar, backing vocals Yumao – drums, backing vocals Igarashi – bass, backing vocals
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References
External links Best album "4" to be released on April 22, with a nationwide tour "hitorie BEST ALBUM RELEASE TOUR '4'" starting in May. – Official hitorie website