Scorpion Moon

Scorpion Moon is the seventh studio album by Japanese singer Thelma Aoyama, released October 27, 2021, by Universal J. The album was preceded by the release of three singles, "Ikiterudakede Gohōbi", "1LDK" and "Yours Forever" featuring Aisho Nakajima. Additionally, a promotional single, "Stay with Me" was released. A fourth single, "No No No" was issued on the day of the album's release.

Scorpion Moon
Studio album by
Thelma Aoyama
ReleasedOctober 27, 2021 (2021-10-27)
Recorded2019–2020
Genre
Length43:31
Language
LabelUniversal J
Producer
Thelma Aoyama chronology
High School Gal
(2018)		 Scorpion Moon
(2021)
Singles from Scorpion Moon
  1. "1LDK"
    Released: November 4, 2019
  2. "Ikiterudakede Gohōbi"
    Released: December 2, 2019
  3. "Yours Forever"
    Released: August 20, 2021
  4. "No No No"
    Released: October 27, 2021

Scorpion Moon debuted and peaked at number 218 on the Japan Oricon Albums Chart, which became Aoyama's lowest charting album, which previously was her fourth studio album Lovely Angel (2014).

Background

This time, I focused on making music that I wanted to listen to...[1]

— Aoyama reflecting on the production of the album

In August 2021, Aoyama announced her single "Yours Forever" with Aisho Nakajima.[2] The song was her first single in a year and a half.[3] Shortly after, Aoyama announced her new album and its title a week after the release of "Yours Forever".[4] The album was scheduled for release on her birthday, October 27th.[5][6][7] Music videos were released for "Stay with Me", "No No No" and "Yours Forever".[8][9] The album was planned to be released in 2020 but was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[10] The album title came from Aoyama's astrological sign, Scorpio.[11]

Composition and lyrics

Musically, Scorpion Moon is an R&B and hip hop album. Regarding Aoyama's musical shift from her ballad songs, she stated, "...I still sing ballads, but now I can include songs that I can enjoy as well."[12] The album also features bilingual lyrics in both Japanese and English.

Promotion

In promotion of the album, Aoyama appeared in a radio show on September 6, 2021.[13] She also appeared in another radio show on October 27.[11] Aoyama hosted a listening session, Thelma Aoyama Special Lounge Listening Party. The listening event was hosted on October 29.[14]

Track listing
Scorpion Moon
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Yours Forever" (featuring Aisho Nakajima)
  • Aoyama
  • Nakajima
  • Sunny Boy
3:13
2."1LDK"
  • Aoyama
  • 3rd Productions
3rd Productions4:37
3."Stay with Me"
  • Aoyama
  • Uta
Uta3:13
4."Tonight" (Interlude)
  • Aoyama
  • Toshi
Toshi2:06
5."Too Late"
  • Aoyama
  • Shipushu
Sunny Boy3:46
6."Daijyobu"
  • Aoyama
  • 3rd Productions
3rd Productions4:51
7."Kimi no Tonari" (キミノトナリ)
  • Aoyama
  • Shipushu
Sunny Boy3:06
8."Karma Katrina"
  • Aoyama
  • Shipushu
R993:16
9."F Me" (Interlude)
  • Aoyama
  • Toshi
Toshi1:52
10."Boi Bye"
  • Aoyama
  • Toshi
Toshi3:32
11."No No No"
  • Aoyama
  • Ryosuke "Dr. R" Sakai
  • Aoyama
  • Sakai
3:35
12."Life Goes On"
  • Aoyama
  • Toshi
Toshi2:33
13."Ikiterudakede Gohōbi" (生きてるだけでご褒美)
  • Aoyama
  • 3rd Productions
3rd Productions 
Total length:43:31
Scorpion Moon – DVD Edition
No.TitleLength
1."Ikiterudakede Gohōbi" 
2."Yours Forever" (featuring Aisho Nakajima) 
3."Stay with Me" 
4."Onigiri at Family Fes 2021.08.26" 
5."Isshō Nakama at Family Fes 2021.08.26" (一生仲間 at Family Fes 2021.08.26) 

Notes
  • Tracks 3–6 and 12 are stylized in lower case lettering.
  • Tracks 8 and 9 are stylized in all upper case lettering.
  • Tracks 7 and 13 are titled in Japanese.
  • Track 10 is stylized as "BOi ByE".

Charts
Chart (2021) Peak
position
Japanese Albums (Oricon)[15] 218

Release history
Region Date Format(s) Version Label Ref.
Various October 27, 2021
Standard
[5]
Japan CD
[15]
 First Press Limited [16]

References
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  13. "山崎怜奈『ダレハナ』に豪華ゲスト 狩野英孝、ウルフ・アロン、青山テルマ、大迫傑が登場". ORICON NEWS. Retrieved 2022-02-11.
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  16. "Scorpion Moon(初回盤) | 青山テルマ". ORICON NEWS. Retrieved 2022-02-10.
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