GLAY released their 30th anniversary album “Back To The Pops” on October 9th. To commemorate the album release, a short drama “GLAY Back To The Pops “Albumovie”” starring Tokio Emoto, Emi Takei, and director Michihiko Yanouchi was released.
In this short drama, the main character, played by Tokio Emoto, is invited by his 30-year-old self and looks back on his life to the music of “Back To The Pops.” GLAY’s music that is close to your daily life, as if it has been around since then. The theme of this drama is “Yesterday gives birth to today, and today creates tomorrow.” ”, how I came to be where I am today, along with the culture and background of the times.
Emi Takei also appears as Tokio Emoto’s old girlfriend. The two of them share wired earphones while listening, and their clothes and make-up follow the sensibilities of the time. This drama captures valuable footage of them, and the two actors also talked about it during filming. I have also received some comments. The narration for this work is done by TERU, which is also a noteworthy point.
GLAY has always delivered music that is in tune with the times. The latest album is packed with 30 years of GLAY’s Pop (music), so much so that TAKURO calls it their “30th year debut album.”
Even though it’s new, it’s nostalgic. This is a classic and latest work. Why not take a trip back in time with “Albumovie”?
Tokio Emoto (excerpt from interview during filming)
I had no idea that an offer would come to me, so it was a bit of a shock. Thank you very much.
When I filmed it, it might just be a small part, but the (90s) costumes of the junior high school girls on the stairs in Shibuya made me a little excited.
I think young people today probably don’t know how to dress.
They said things like “I don’t wear them like this,” so I think it would be a really interesting piece to see those differences.
Having been an actor for 20 years, I can understand how difficult it is to continue acting for 30 years.
Congratulations on this occasion.
Emi Takei (excerpt from interview during filming)
Congratulations to GLAY on your 30th anniversary.
I am personally looking forward to the release of this album,
I’m happy, surprised, and excited to receive such an offer.
I had a lot of mixed feelings.
I went to GLAY’s live show for the first time when I was in the first grade of elementary school, and it was “HEAVY GAUGE.” After that, I went to live shows every year, and I felt like I grew up with GLAY. So, I’m really happy to be able to appear in a music video like this.
I also just turned 30, marking my 30th anniversary. It was the same commemoration, so I was happy to have this kind of connection.
And we continue to support them.
GLAY Back To The Pops “Albumovie” Director Michihiko Yanai
30 years of GLAY. Our 30 years.
A lot of things happened. It seems like a long time ago, and it also feels like it was just recently.
After receiving this album that travels through time and space, which only GLAY can create, a film was born.
An inspirational movie that embodies the deep concept inherent in the album. We named it “Albumovie”.
Today exists on top of all the past overlaps, and the next tomorrow awaits.
The four members of GLAY will share with you the love of this experience. I hope that today is so irreplaceable that I envy my yesterday self.
“GLAY Back To The Pops “Albumovie””
Performers
Tokio Emoto
Takei Emi
Mitsu Aoi Shike
17th album “Back To The Pops” special site
https://www.glay.co.jp/feature/17thalbum_backtothepops
17th album “Back To The Pops”
Released on October 9, 2024
ST&DL：https://GLAY.lnk.to/GLAY_17thAL
G-DIRECT limited edition / 18,095 yen (tax included) / LSGC-0011
CD+DVD
PCCN-00063 ¥6,710 (tax included)
CD ONLY
PCCN-00064 ¥3,850 (tax included)
CD contents *Common to all formats
1.Romance Rose
2. Buddy
3. Share
4. Say goodbye gently
5. The decisive blow
6. In the Strait Town
7. BRIGHTEN UP
8.V.
9. Beautiful like you
10. whodunit-GLAY × JAY(ENHYPEN)-
11. That love doesn’t have a pretty shape.
12. What a barbaric ECSTASY
13. Charlo
14. Back Home With Mrs.Snowman
First production limited edition bonus
“Purchaser-only live ticket lottery reception serial number” *Common to all forms, only included for the first production.
Entry serial number for live concert limited to album purchasers to be held at Zepp DiverCity on October 31st
DVD contents
GLAY DAY SPECIAL “LIVE BY THE SEA”
1. SOUL LOVE
2.V.
3. Beautiful like you
Goodbye is easy Music Video
ShareMusic Video
Back To The Pops Member Interview & Documentary short ver.
GLAY 30th Anniversary GLAY EXPO 2024-2025 in BELLUNA DOME
survival
whodunit-GLAY × JAY(ENHYPEN)-
G-DIRECT edition Blu-ray contents
GLAY DAY SPECIAL “LIVE BY THE SEA”
1. SOUL LOVE
2. Charlo
3.V.
4. The decisive blow
5. Survival
6. Beautiful like you
Goodbye is easy Music Video
Share Music Video
Back To The Pops Member Interview & Documentary
GLAY DAY SPECIAL “LIVE BY THE SEA” Documentary
Wind and Rock The ultimate super arena “FURUSATO”
1. Strength to live
2. Someone who loves spring
3. Yukiwarizakura
4. BEAUTIFUL DREAMER
SUMMER SONIC 2024
1.Blue Jean
2.BLEEZE
3. The decisive blow
4. FATSOUNDS
5. SHUTTER SPEEDS theme
GLAY 30th Anniversary GLAY EXPO 2024-2025 in BELLUNA DOME
survival
whodunit-GLAY × JAY(ENHYPEN)-
G-DIRECT board included GOODS
Leather key case
Click here to make a reservation:https://GLAY.lnk.to/BackToThePops_CD
First-come, first-served reservation benefits for each shop
G-DIRECT: Original sticky note
Amazon.co.jp: Mega Jacket
Seven Net Shopping: Original Tenugui
Rakuten Books: Original Bonfim
Tower Records: Original poster (B2 size)
@Loppi/HMV limited benefit: Original can magnet
Other nationwide CD shops other than those listed above: Original sticker
*The number of benefits is limited, so the benefits may end even before release.
*Some stores may not carry this item, so please contact the target store or online shopping site for details.
GLAY 30th Anniversary ARENA TOUR 2024-2025 “Back To The Pops” Presented by GLAY EXPO
2024
11/8 (Fri) and 11/9 (Sat) Osaka Castle Hall
11/16 (Sat) Nagano Big Hat
11/23 (Sat/Holiday)/11/24 (Sun) Hokkaido/Hokkai Kitael
12/7 (Sat) and 12/8 (Sun) Ariake Arena, Tokyo
12/14 (Sat) & 12/15 (Sun) Aichi/Aichi Sky Expo Hall A
12/21 (Sat) and 12/22 (Sun) Hiroshima Sunplaza Hall
2025
1/3 (Fri) and 1/4 (Sat) Marine Messe Fukuoka Building A
1/18 (Sat) and 1/19 (Sun) Kanagawa/Yokohama Arena
