Heaven's Drive

L'Arc-en-Ciel

About Heaven's Drive

"Heaven's Drive" is the sixteenth single by L'Arc-en-Ciel, released on April 21, 1999. The single sold over 634,000 copies in the first week of release. It topped the Oricon chart for two weeks and sold over one million copies. The band performed the song at the 50th Kōhaku Uta Gassen. The length of its b-side "Metropolis ~Android Goes to Sleep Mix~" is 9 minutes 59 seconds. The song "Metropolis" was originally included in the single "Winter Fall" as the b-side.


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2001
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L'Arc-en-Ciel

L'Arc-en-Ciel ("The Rainbow" in French, stylized as L'Arc~en~Ciel) is a Japanese rock band that was founded in 1991 in Osaka. The group has sold over 15 million albums, 16 million singles, and millions of merchandise, including videos.[citation needed] In 2003, they were ranked 58 on a list of the top 100 Japanese pop musicians by HMV Japan. While they first got their start as a visual kei band, they have not had any association with the movement since their major label debut in 1994. more »

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Band Name
"Heaven's Drive" is a song by the Japanese rock band L'Arc-en-Ciel.
Release Year
The song was released in April 1999, and it is one of the band's successful hits.
Album Inclusion
"Heaven's Drive" is the second track on the band's seventh studio album, "Ray," which was released in 1999.
Chart Performance
Upon its release, "Heaven's Drive" topped the Oricon singles chart and sold over half a million copies.
Unique Sound
The song is popular for its upbeat tempo, heavy guitar riffs, and distinct vocal style of their lead vocalist hyde, making it a classic example of the band's unique alternative rock sound.
In Concerts
This track is regularly included in the setlists of the band's concerts due to its high-energy, making it a fan favorite.
Music Video
The music video for "Heaven's Drive" carries a surrealistic theme featuring the band members in various fantastical environments, complementing the song's energetic vibe.
Band History
"Heaven's Drive" was released during a prominent period in L'Arc-en-Ciel's history, as they were gaining international acclaim.
Songwriter
The song was written by the band's bassist tetsuya.
Game Inclusion
"Heaven's Drive" was included in the rhythm game "GuitarFreaks 3rdMix & DrumMania 2ndMix," contributing to the spread of its popularity.

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