Angel (X Japan song)

"Angel" is a song by Japanese rock band X Japan. It was released on July 28, 2023, through Melodee Music, as the first new material released by the group since the single "Born to Be Free" in 2015.[1][2] The song's music and lyrics were written by band leader Yoshiki, who also took the photo for the single jacket.[3]

"Angel"
Single by X Japan
ReleasedJuly 28, 2023
GenreSymphonic metal
Length4:35
LabelMelodee
Songwriter(s)Yoshiki
Producer(s)Yoshiki
X Japan singles chronology
"Born to Be Free"
(2015)		 "Angel"
(2023)
Audio video
"Angel" on YouTube

The release of the single took place a few days after Elon Musk rebranded the social media platform Twitter as "X", leading Yoshiki to publicly state that the band already own the trademark for "X Japan".[3] "Angel" debuted at number one on the Oricon Daily Singles Chart.[4]

Charts
Chart performance for "Angel"
Chart (2023) Peak
position
Japan Download (Billboard Japan)[5] 5
Japan Digital Singles (Oricon)[6] 5

References
  1. Chelin, Pamela (May 16, 2023). "YOSHIKI announces 2023 classical tour, first new X JAPAN song in 8 years". Revolver. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
  2. Jones, Abby (May 16, 2023). "Yoshiki Announces Classical Shows, New X Japan Single". Consequence. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
  3. Kaufman, Spencer (July 27, 2023). "X Japan Premiere "Angel," First New Song in Eight Years: Stream". Consequence. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
  4. "オリコンデイリー デジタルシングル（単曲）ランキング 2023年07月28日付". ORICON NEWS. Retrieved 2023-07-30.
  5. "Billboard Japan Download Songs – Week of August 2, 2023". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved August 2, 2023.
  6. "Oricon Top 50 Digital Singles: 2023-08-07" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved August 2, 2023.


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