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	More so than any other studio album, non-singles from the release are still routinely revived for live shows. Notably, all but two of the songs from the album have been performed for multiple different occasions after the [[B'z LIVE-GYM '99 "Brotherhood"\|album tour]]. These include [[#Live appearances\|numerous appearances]] at various shows, including for both [[LIVE-GYM#SHOWCASE_Tours\|SHOWCASE]] events, [[LIVE-GYM]], and [[LIVE-GYM#List of Special Events\|special events]]. Often, the songs are paired together in the same setlists as B'z tend to pair songs of the same era together on occasion.		More so than any other studio album, non-singles from the release are still routinely revived for live shows. Notably, all but two of the songs from the album have been performed for multiple different occasions after the [[B'z LIVE-GYM '99 "Brotherhood"\|album tour]]. These include [[#Live appearances\|numerous appearances]] at various shows, including for both [[LIVE-GYM#SHOWCASE_Tours\|SHOWCASE]] events, [[LIVE-GYM]], and [[LIVE-GYM#List of Special Events\|special events]]. Often, the songs are paired together in the same setlists as B'z tend to pair songs of the same era together on occasion.

	At the time of its release, ''Brotherhood'' moved 1,019,270 physical copies in its first week alone, enough to certify it as Million by the Recording Industry Association of Japan. It would debut at the top of the Weekly Oricon Album chart and finish at rank 17 for the year of 1999. It would also, releasing just prior to the advent of digital distribution of music, be the final B'z album to sell one million copies in its debut week. As of the last report, the album has 1,391,850 tracked physical sales since release.		At the time of its release, ''Brotherhood'' moved 1,019,270 physical copies in its first week alone, enough to certify it as Million by the Recording Industry Association of Japan. It would debut at the top of the Weekly Oricon Album chart and finish at rank 17 for the year of 1999. It would also, releasing just prior to the advent of digital distribution of music, be the final B'z album to sell one million copies in its debut week. As of the last report, the album has 1,391,850 tracked physical sales since release. In 2018, the album was reissued as a two vinyl set made available to visitors of their thirtieth anniversary public exhibition entitled [[B'z 30th Year Exhibition "SCENES" 1988-2018\|"SCENES"]] alongside all other studio albums to that point.

	== Production information ==		== Production information ==

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	Notably, only one single was released prior to the album: "[[girigiri chop]]", which came just a month prior to the album's release. This version would not be collected until ''[[B'z The Best "Pleasure II"]]'', as the version found here is a reversion subtitled "Version 51". This rendition features fellow rock band Mr. Big's bassist [[Billy Sheehan]] and drummer [[Pat Torpey]] on their respective instruments. The B-side for the single, "[[girigiri chop\|ONE]]", proved an immense success on its own terms. Despite not appearing on this album, it was recorded alongside the rest of the tracks and is naturally associated most with this era. It was also voted onto the fan-selected compilation ''[[B'z The Best "ULTRA Treasure"]]'' in third place and joined by album tracks "Brotherhood", "Nagai Ai", and "F・E・A・R". In fact, "Brotherhood" has become so closely associated with the image of B'z that it was voted to the top of the compilation immediately and remained there throughout voting.		Notably, only one single was released prior to the album: "[[girigiri chop]]", which came just a month prior to the album's release. This version would not be collected until ''[[B'z The Best "Pleasure II"]]'', as the version found here is a reversion subtitled "Version 51". This rendition features fellow rock band Mr. Big's bassist [[Billy Sheehan]] and drummer [[Pat Torpey]] on their respective instruments. The B-side for the single, "[[girigiri chop\|ONE]]", proved an immense success on its own terms. Despite not appearing on this album, it was recorded alongside the rest of the tracks and is naturally associated most with this era. It was also voted onto the fan-selected compilation ''[[B'z The Best "ULTRA Treasure"]]'' in third place and joined by album tracks "Brotherhood", "Nagai Ai", and "F・E・A・R". In fact, "Brotherhood" has become so closely associated with the image of B'z that it was voted to the top of the compilation immediately and remained there throughout voting.

	The legacy of ''Brotherhood'' is an enduring one in which many of the album's songs have been frequently used in future [[LIVE-GYM]] shows even after [[B'z LIVE-GYM '99 "Brotherhood"]]. The title song has become a special one for many reasons due to its message of unity and kinship. Years after the album was released, a special version of "Brotherhood" was performed on ''[[Music Station]]'' following the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. An [[Brotherhood (English Version) (Lyrics)\|English version of "Brotherhood"]] was premiered the same year as part of the United States and Canada tour [[B'z LIVE-GYM 2011 -~~C'mon~~-]], which used the rebuilding after the disaster as inspiration.		The legacy of ''Brotherhood'' is an enduring one in which many of the album's songs have been frequently used in future [[LIVE-GYM]] shows even after [[B'z LIVE-GYM '99 "Brotherhood"]]. The title song has become a special one for many reasons due to its message of unity and kinship. Years after the album was released, a special version of "Brotherhood" was performed on ''[[Music Station]]'' following the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. An [[Brotherhood (English Version) (Lyrics)\|English version of "Brotherhood"]] was premiered the same year as part of the United States and Canada tour [[B'z LIVE-GYM 2011 -long time no see-]], which used the rebuilding after the disaster as inspiration. The title song was also met with praise with its inclusion on all dates of [[B'z LIVE-GYM 2011 -C'mon-]].

	More so than any other studio album, non-singles from the release are still routinely revived for live shows. Notably, all but two of the songs from the album have been performed for multiple different occasions after the [[B'z LIVE-GYM '99 "Brotherhood"\|album tour]]. These include [[#Live appearances\|numerous appearances]] at various shows, including for both [[LIVE-GYM#SHOWCASE_Tours\|SHOWCASE]] events, [[LIVE-GYM]], and [[LIVE-GYM#List of Special Events\|special events]]. Often, the songs are paired together in the same setlists as B'z tend to pair songs of the same era together on occasion.		More so than any other studio album, non-singles from the release are still routinely revived for live shows. Notably, all but two of the songs from the album have been performed for multiple different occasions after the [[B'z LIVE-GYM '99 "Brotherhood"\|album tour]]. These include [[#Live appearances\|numerous appearances]] at various shows, including for both [[LIVE-GYM#SHOWCASE_Tours\|SHOWCASE]] events, [[LIVE-GYM]], and [[LIVE-GYM#List of Special Events\|special events]]. Often, the songs are paired together in the same setlists as B'z tend to pair songs of the same era together on occasion.

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	\| Next album = '''11th Album'''<br>[[File:11a.jpg\|link=ELEVEN\|border\|65px\|right]]<br>''[[ELEVEN]]''<br/>(2000)		\| Next album = '''11th Album'''<br>[[File:11a.jpg\|link=ELEVEN\|border\|65px\|right]]<br>''[[ELEVEN]]''<br/>(2000)
	\| Misc = {{Singles		\| Misc = {{Singles
	\| Name = ~~girigiri chop~~		\| Name = Brotherhood
	\| Type = studio		\| Type = studio
	\| single 1 = [[File:26s.jpg\|link=girigiri chop\|border\|28px\|right]][[girigiri chop]]		\| single 1 = [[File:26s.jpg\|link=girigiri chop\|border\|28px\|right]][[girigiri chop]]

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 == Production information ==
 The heavier sound of the album and shift in tone was attributed to an unlikely source, as Tak noted in an interview around the time of the album's release:
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 {{cquote|I started to feel a sense of crisis after seeing what sort of sales [''[[B'z The Best "Pleasure"]]'' and ''[[B'z The Best "Treasure"]]''] had generated. That's why I think [the next album] ''Brotherhood'' went in a hard direction.}}
-This also contributed to the title, with Tak stating the staff had worked so hard to promote the two [[B'z Albums#Compilation Albums|compilation albums]] that the atmosphere was one of family and "Brotherhood".
+This also contributed to the title, with Tak stating the staff had worked so hard to promote the two [[B'z Albums#Compilation Albums|compilation albums]] that the atmosphere was one of family and "Brotherhood". Regarding the meaning of the eventual title, Tak offered what it meant to him and previously noted that both members of the band came up with the title:
 Interestingly, because many of the songs were written in the studio, many provisional [[B'z English Songs|English versions]] were made for the album's songs. An English version of "[[girigiri chop]]" B-side "[[girigiri chop|ONE]]" can be heard in ''[[The true meaning of "Brotherhood"?]]'', which was a documentary that covered both the recording process and the ensuing [[LIVE-GYM]] tour, [[B'z LIVE-GYM '99 "Brotherhood"]].
 == Track listing ==

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	[[Image:Tak Matsumoto with Gibson Les Paul Canary Yellow Signature Guitar.jpg\|thumb\|right\|240px\|Tak Matsumoto pictured with his first signature Gibson Les Paul in Canary Yellow. He would be only the fifth artist, joining the likes of Jimmy Page and [[Slash]], to receive a signature Gibson USA Les Paul at the time and the first from Asia.]]		[[Image:Tak Matsumoto with Gibson Les Paul Canary Yellow Signature Guitar.jpg\|thumb\|right\|240px\|Tak Matsumoto pictured with his first signature Gibson Les Paul in Canary Yellow. He would be only the fifth artist, joining the likes of Jimmy Page and [[Slash]], to receive a signature Gibson USA Les Paul at the time and the first from Asia.]]

	'''''Brotherhood''''' is the tenth [[B'z Albums#Studio Albums\|studio album]] by [[B'z]], released on July 14, 1999. The album came shortly after [[Tak Matsumoto]] was bestowed with his first signature Gibson Les Paul guitar in the unique finish of Canary Yellow. The guitar was used throughout the album and all live events from the era as well. It was at this time that B'z completed their transition into a full hard rock band—a shift that had started with the releases of 1995's ''[[LOOSE]]'' and 1997's ''[[SURVIVE]]'', culminating in the hard, full band sound present here. Notably, only one single was released prior to the album: "[[girigiri chop]]", which came just a month prior to the album's release. This version would not be collected until ''[[B'z The Best "Pleasure II"]]'', as the version found here is a reversion subtitled "Version 51". This rendition features fellow rock band Mr. Big's bassist [[Billy Sheehan]] and drummer [[Pat Torpey]] on their respective instruments.		'''''Brotherhood''''' is the tenth [[B'z Albums#Studio Albums\|studio album]] by [[B'z]], released on July 14, 1999. The album came shortly after [[Tak Matsumoto]] was bestowed with his first signature Gibson Les Paul guitar in the unique finish of Canary Yellow. The guitar was used throughout the album and all live events from the era as well. It was at this time that B'z completed their transition into a full hard rock band—a shift that had started with the releases of 1995's ''[[LOOSE]]'' and 1997's ''[[SURVIVE]]'', culminating in the hard, full band sound present here.

	~~The legacy of ''Brotherhood'' is an enduring~~ one ~~in which many of~~ the album~~'s songs have been frequently used in future~~ [[~~LIVE-GYM~~]] ~~shows even after~~ [[B'z ~~LIVE-GYM~~ '99 "~~Brotherhood~~"]]. ~~So popular has~~ the ~~album remained with fans that three tracks—~~"~~Brotherhood~~", ~~"Nagai Ai"~~, and ~~"F・E・A・R" in a remixed form—were~~ voted ~~by fans~~ onto ''[[B'z The Best "ULTRA ~~Pleasure~~"]]'' ~~nearly ten years after its initial release~~. In fact, "Brotherhood" has become so closely associated with the image of B'z that it was voted to the top of the compilation immediately and remained there ~~from~~ the ~~opening of voting~~ to ~~the closing~~ of the ~~polls. A~~ special version of ~~the song~~ was performed on ''[[Music Station]]'' following the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. An [[Brotherhood (English Version) (Lyrics)\|English version of "Brotherhood"]] was premiered the same year as part of the United States and Canada tour [[B'z LIVE-GYM 2011 -C'mon-]], which used the rebuilding after the disaster as inspiration.		Notably, only one single was released prior to the album: "[[girigiri chop]]", which came just a month prior to the album's release. This version would not be collected until ''[[B'z The Best "Pleasure II"]]'', as the version found here is a reversion subtitled "Version 51". This rendition features fellow rock band Mr. Big's bassist [[Billy Sheehan]] and drummer [[Pat Torpey]] on their respective instruments. The B-side for the single, "[[girigiri chop\|ONE]]", proved an immense success on its own terms. Despite not appearing on this album, it was recorded alongside the rest of the tracks and is naturally associated most with this era. It was also voted onto the fan-selected compilation ''[[B'z The Best "ULTRA Treasure"]]'' in third place and joined by album tracks "Brotherhood", "Nagai Ai", and "F・E・A・R". In fact, "Brotherhood" has become so closely associated with the image of B'z that it was voted to the top of the compilation immediately and remained there throughout voting.

			The legacy of ''Brotherhood'' is an enduring one in which many of the album's songs have been frequently used in future [[LIVE-GYM]] shows even after [[B'z LIVE-GYM '99 "Brotherhood"]]. The title song has become a special one for many reasons due to its message of unity and kinship. Years after the album was released, a special version of "Brotherhood" was performed on ''[[Music Station]]'' following the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. An [[Brotherhood (English Version) (Lyrics)\|English version of "Brotherhood"]] was premiered the same year as part of the United States and Canada tour [[B'z LIVE-GYM 2011 -C'mon-]], which used the rebuilding after the disaster as inspiration.

	More so than any other studio album, non-singles from the release are still routinely revived for live shows. Notably, all but two of the songs from the album have been performed for multiple different occasions after the [[B'z LIVE-GYM '99 "Brotherhood"\|album tour]]. These include [[#Live appearances\|numerous appearances]] at various shows, including for both [[LIVE-GYM#SHOWCASE_Tours\|SHOWCASE]] events, [[LIVE-GYM]], and [[LIVE-GYM#List of Special Events\|special events]]. Often, the songs are paired together in the same setlists as B'z tend to pair songs of the same era together on occasion.		More so than any other studio album, non-singles from the release are still routinely revived for live shows. Notably, all but two of the songs from the album have been performed for multiple different occasions after the [[B'z LIVE-GYM '99 "Brotherhood"\|album tour]]. These include [[#Live appearances\|numerous appearances]] at various shows, including for both [[LIVE-GYM#SHOWCASE_Tours\|SHOWCASE]] events, [[LIVE-GYM]], and [[LIVE-GYM#List of Special Events\|special events]]. Often, the songs are paired together in the same setlists as B'z tend to pair songs of the same era together on occasion.

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	[[Image:Tak Matsumoto with Gibson Les Paul Canary Yellow Signature Guitar.jpg\|thumb\|right\|240px\|Tak Matsumoto pictured with his first signature Gibson Les Paul in Canary Yellow. He would be only the fifth artist, joining the likes of Jimmy Page and [[Slash]], to receive a signature Gibson USA Les Paul at the time and the first from Asia.]]		[[Image:Tak Matsumoto with Gibson Les Paul Canary Yellow Signature Guitar.jpg\|thumb\|right\|240px\|Tak Matsumoto pictured with his first signature Gibson Les Paul in Canary Yellow. He would be only the fifth artist, joining the likes of Jimmy Page and [[Slash]], to receive a signature Gibson USA Les Paul at the time and the first from Asia.]]

	'''''Brotherhood''''' is the tenth [[B'z Albums#Studio Albums\|studio album]] by [[B'z]], released on July 14, 1999. The album came shortly after [[Tak Matsumoto]] was bestowed with his first signature Gibson Les Paul guitar in the unique finish of Canary Yellow. The guitar was used throughout the album and all live events from the era as well. It was at this time that B'z completed their transition into a full hard rock band—a shift that had started with the releases of 1995's ''[[LOOSE]]'' and 1997's ''[[SURVIVE]]'', culminating in the hard, full band sound present here.		'''''Brotherhood''''' is the tenth [[B'z Albums#Studio Albums\|studio album]] by [[B'z]], released on July 14, 1999. The album came shortly after [[Tak Matsumoto]] was bestowed with his first signature Gibson Les Paul guitar in the unique finish of Canary Yellow. The guitar was used throughout the album and all live events from the era as well. It was at this time that B'z completed their transition into a full hard rock band—a shift that had started with the releases of 1995's ''[[LOOSE]]'' and 1997's ''[[SURVIVE]]'', culminating in the hard, full band sound present here. Notably, only one single was released prior to the album: "[[girigiri chop]]", which came just a month prior to the album's release. This version would not be collected until ''[[B'z The Best "Pleasure II"]]'', as the version found here is a reversion subtitled "Version 51". This rendition features fellow rock band Mr. Big's bassist [[Billy Sheehan]] and drummer [[Pat Torpey]] on their respective instruments.

	The legacy of ''Brotherhood'' is an enduring one in which many of the album's songs have been frequently used in future [[LIVE-GYM]] shows even after [[B'z LIVE-GYM '99 "Brotherhood"]]. So popular has the album remained with fans that three tracks—"Brotherhood", "Nagai Ai", and "F・E・A・R" in a remixed form—were voted by fans onto ''[[B'z The Best "ULTRA Pleasure"]]'' nearly ten years after its initial release. In fact, "Brotherhood" has become so closely associated with the image of B'z that it was voted to the top of the compilation immediately and remained there from the opening of voting to the closing of the polls. A special version of the song was performed on ''[[Music Station]]'' following the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. An [[Brotherhood (English Version) (Lyrics)\|English version of "Brotherhood"]] was premiered the same year as part of the United States and Canada tour [[B'z LIVE-GYM 2011 -C'mon-]], which used the rebuilding after the disaster as inspiration.		The legacy of ''Brotherhood'' is an enduring one in which many of the album's songs have been frequently used in future [[LIVE-GYM]] shows even after [[B'z LIVE-GYM '99 "Brotherhood"]]. So popular has the album remained with fans that three tracks—"Brotherhood", "Nagai Ai", and "F・E・A・R" in a remixed form—were voted by fans onto ''[[B'z The Best "ULTRA Pleasure"]]'' nearly ten years after its initial release. In fact, "Brotherhood" has become so closely associated with the image of B'z that it was voted to the top of the compilation immediately and remained there from the opening of voting to the closing of the polls. A special version of the song was performed on ''[[Music Station]]'' following the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. An [[Brotherhood (English Version) (Lyrics)\|English version of "Brotherhood"]] was premiered the same year as part of the United States and Canada tour [[B'z LIVE-GYM 2011 -C'mon-]], which used the rebuilding after the disaster as inspiration.

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	#: [[File:a10_01.ogg]] Quickly reaching its status as a fan favorite, "F・E・A・R" is one of the band's hardest rock songs in their catalogue. The fierce guitar riff is paired with crowd-pleasing vocal sections in which fans are encouraged to repeat the "Yeah, yeah, yeah" refrain. It has been performed numerous times since its original release and was later voted onto ''[[B'z The Best "ULTRA Treasure"]]'' by fans in 2008. The reversion, titled "F・E・A・R (2008 Mix)", is a slight remix of the existing track. Additionally, the original version was used as the theme to Fuji TV's ''F1 Grand Prix 1999 & 2000'' program.		#: [[File:a10_01.ogg]] Quickly reaching its status as a fan favorite, "F・E・A・R" is one of the band's hardest rock songs in their catalogue. The fierce guitar riff is paired with crowd-pleasing vocal sections in which fans are encouraged to repeat the "Yeah, yeah, yeah" refrain. It has been performed numerous times since its original release and was later voted onto ''[[B'z The Best "ULTRA Treasure"]]'' by fans in 2008. The reversion, titled "F・E・A・R (2008 Mix)", is a slight remix of the existing track. Additionally, the original version was used as the theme to Fuji TV's ''F1 Grand Prix 1999 & 2000'' program.
	#'''[[girigiri chop (Lyrics)\|girigiri chop (Version 51)]]''' — ''on the edge chop'', ギリギリchop		#'''[[girigiri chop (Lyrics)\|girigiri chop (Version 51)]]''' — ''on the edge chop'', ギリギリchop
	#: [[File:a10_02.ogg]] An alternate version of the album's [[girigiri chop\|only single]] and titled "Version 51" because it was the fifth version the band came up with and was recorded in one take from there. Various differences persist between the [[girigiri chop\|single version]] and that of the one found here. Primarily, the bass and drums for the track are now performed by Mr. Big members Billy Sheehan and Pat Torpey, who also performed the version of the song live on ''[[Music Station]]'' with B'z as a collaboration. The melody is intensified in this version, with a shout of laughter added by Koshi just prior to the final chorus, along with numerous high-pitched shrills added in the track's final moments. {{girigiri chop Song}}		#: [[File:a10_02.ogg]] An alternate version of the album's [[girigiri chop\|only single]] and titled "Version 51" because it was the fifth version the band came up with and was recorded in one take from there. Various differences persist between the [[girigiri chop\|single version]] and that of the one found here. Primarily, the bass and drums for the track are now performed by Mr. Big members [[Billy Sheehan]] and [[Pat Torpey]], who also performed the version of the song live on ''[[Music Station]]'' with B'z as a collaboration. The melody is intensified in this version, with a shout of laughter added by Koshi just prior to the final chorus, along with numerous high-pitched shrills added in the track's final moments. {{girigiri chop Song}}
	#'''[[Brotherhood (Lyrics)\|Brotherhood]]'''		#'''[[Brotherhood (Lyrics)\|Brotherhood]]'''
	#: [[File:a10_03.ogg]] As one of their most representative works and arguably their most popular album song, "Brotherhood" has withstood the test of time since its original 1999 release. Koshi wrote the lyrics thinking, "I made the theme as if there are friends that are connected even when far away." Recorded in Osaka, it was originally expected to be the final song on the album. In time, it became clear it was a special song, and thus it was moved to this position. Its popularity with fans has not waned either—for 2008's fan-selected ''[[B'z The Best "ULTRA Treasure"]]'', it was voted to first place immediately and retained that position throughout the voting period. The song was also performed on an April 2011 edition of ''Music Station'' during which it was performed with slightly altered lyrics to reflect the earthquake disaster that occurred weeks earlier. The change saw a portion changed from "me" to "us" to make the struggle everyone's instead of only specifically the protagonist of the song. Lastly, an [[Brotherhood (English Version) (Lyrics)\|English version]] of the song was premiered live during the United States and Canada tour [[B'z LIVE-GYM 2011 -long time no see-]].		#: [[File:a10_03.ogg]] As one of their most representative works and arguably their most popular album song, "Brotherhood" has withstood the test of time since its original 1999 release. Koshi wrote the lyrics thinking, "I made the theme as if there are friends that are connected even when far away." Recorded in Osaka, it was originally expected to be the final song on the album. In time, it became clear it was a special song, and thus it was moved to this position. Its popularity with fans has not waned either—for 2008's fan-selected ''[[B'z The Best "ULTRA Treasure"]]'', it was voted to first place immediately and retained that position throughout the voting period. The song was also performed on an April 2011 edition of ''Music Station'' during which it was performed with slightly altered lyrics to reflect the earthquake disaster that occurred weeks earlier. The change saw a portion changed from "me" to "us" to make the struggle everyone's instead of only specifically the protagonist of the song. Lastly, an [[Brotherhood (English Version) (Lyrics)\|English version]] of the song was premiered live during the United States and Canada tour [[B'z LIVE-GYM 2011 -long time no see-]].

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	#: [[File:a10_02.ogg]] An alternate version of the album's [[girigiri chop\|only single]] and titled "Version 51" because it was the fifth version the band came up with and was recorded in one take from there. Various differences persist between the [[girigiri chop\|single version]] and that of the one found here. Primarily, the bass and drums for the track are now performed by Mr. Big members Billy Sheehan and Pat Torpey, who also performed the version of the song live on ''[[Music Station]]'' with B'z as a collaboration. The melody is intensified in this version, with a shout of laughter added by Koshi just prior to the final chorus, along with numerous high-pitched shrills added in the track's final moments. {{girigiri chop Song}}		#: [[File:a10_02.ogg]] An alternate version of the album's [[girigiri chop\|only single]] and titled "Version 51" because it was the fifth version the band came up with and was recorded in one take from there. Various differences persist between the [[girigiri chop\|single version]] and that of the one found here. Primarily, the bass and drums for the track are now performed by Mr. Big members Billy Sheehan and Pat Torpey, who also performed the version of the song live on ''[[Music Station]]'' with B'z as a collaboration. The melody is intensified in this version, with a shout of laughter added by Koshi just prior to the final chorus, along with numerous high-pitched shrills added in the track's final moments. {{girigiri chop Song}}
	#'''[[Brotherhood (Lyrics)\|Brotherhood]]'''		#'''[[Brotherhood (Lyrics)\|Brotherhood]]'''
	#: [[File:a10_03.ogg]] ~~<font color=~~"~~white~~">.~~</font>~~		#: [[File:a10_03.ogg]] As one of their most representative works and arguably their most popular album song, "Brotherhood" has withstood the test of time since its original 1999 release. Koshi wrote the lyrics thinking, "I made the theme as if there are friends that are connected even when far away." Recorded in Osaka, it was originally expected to be the final song on the album. In time, it became clear it was a special song, and thus it was moved to this position. Its popularity with fans has not waned either—for 2008's fan-selected ''[[B'z The Best "ULTRA Treasure"]]'', it was voted to first place immediately and retained that position throughout the voting period. The song was also performed on an April 2011 edition of ''Music Station'' during which it was performed with slightly altered lyrics to reflect the earthquake disaster that occurred weeks earlier. The change saw a portion changed from "me" to "us" to make the struggle everyone's instead of only specifically the protagonist of the song. Lastly, an [[Brotherhood (English Version) (Lyrics)\|English version]] of the song was premiered live during the United States and Canada tour [[B'z LIVE-GYM 2011 -long time no see-]].
	#'''[[Nagai Ai (Lyrics)\|Nagai Ai]]''' — ''Love Me Longer'', ながい愛		#'''[[Nagai Ai (Lyrics)\|Nagai Ai]]''' — ''Love Me Longer'', ながい愛
	#: [[File:a10_04.ogg]] ~~<font color=~~"~~white~~">.~~</font>~~		#: [[File:a10_04.ogg]] Although the song is a hard rock ballad, "Nagai Ai" actually begins with a strings section. The song was recored early in the sessions and was Tak's preferred choice for a single over "[[girigiri chop]]". It has remained popular both with the band and fans, having been performed at both [[B'z SHOWCASE 2007 -19-]] and as part of one-off show [[B'z Special LIVE at EX THEATER ROPPONGI]]. It was also voted to twenty-first place on ''[[B'z The Best "ULTRA Treasure"]]'' and included on the album.
	#'''[[Yume no Youna Hibi (Lyrics)\|Yume no Youna Hibi]]''' — ''Those Dreamlike Days'', 夢のような日々		#'''[[Yume no Youna Hibi (Lyrics)\|Yume no Youna Hibi]]''' — ''Those Dreamlike Days'', 夢のような日々
	#: [[File:a10_05.ogg]] The most upbeat and lightest of all the album's tracks, "Yume no You na Hibi" features the full band performing chorus vocals together. The opening to the song is a half-minute clip of the band speaking and joking in the studio that was recorded in a clandestine fashion. Interestingly, Tak actually participates in the main vocals for the first time in the B'z catalogue. Prior to this, Tak had primarily only participated in chorus and backing vocals with regard to B'z works. Notably, he had released his first ever single on which he was lead vocalist just months earlier with "[[THE CHANGING]]". The song has [[B'z Songs Never Performed Live\|never been performed live]] or [[B'z Albums#Compilation Albums\|collected elsewhere]], though it was used as the [[Ending SE]] for [[B'z LIVE-GYM '99 "Brotherhood"]] later in the year.		#: [[File:a10_05.ogg]] The most upbeat and lightest of all the album's tracks, "Yume no You na Hibi" features the full band performing chorus vocals together. The opening to the song is a half-minute clip of the band speaking and joking in the studio that was recorded in a clandestine fashion. Interestingly, Tak actually participates in the main vocals for the first time in the B'z catalogue. Prior to this, Tak had primarily only participated in chorus and backing vocals with regard to B'z works. Notably, he had released his first ever single on which he was lead vocalist just months earlier with "[[THE CHANGING]]". The song has [[B'z Songs Never Performed Live\|never been performed live]] or [[B'z Albums#Compilation Albums\|collected elsewhere]], though it was used as the [[Ending SE]] for [[B'z LIVE-GYM '99 "Brotherhood"]] later in the year.

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	#: [[File:a10_05.ogg]] The most upbeat and lightest of all the album's tracks, "Yume no You na Hibi" features the full band performing chorus vocals together. The opening to the song is a half-minute clip of the band speaking and joking in the studio that was recorded in a clandestine fashion. Interestingly, Tak actually participates in the main vocals for the first time in the B'z catalogue. Prior to this, Tak had primarily only participated in chorus and backing vocals with regard to B'z works. Notably, he had released his first ever single on which he was lead vocalist just months earlier with "[[THE CHANGING]]". The song has [[B'z Songs Never Performed Live\|never been performed live]] or [[B'z Albums#Compilation Albums\|collected elsewhere]], though it was used as the [[Ending SE]] for [[B'z LIVE-GYM '99 "Brotherhood"]] later in the year.		#: [[File:a10_05.ogg]] The most upbeat and lightest of all the album's tracks, "Yume no You na Hibi" features the full band performing chorus vocals together. The opening to the song is a half-minute clip of the band speaking and joking in the studio that was recorded in a clandestine fashion. Interestingly, Tak actually participates in the main vocals for the first time in the B'z catalogue. Prior to this, Tak had primarily only participated in chorus and backing vocals with regard to B'z works. Notably, he had released his first ever single on which he was lead vocalist just months earlier with "[[THE CHANGING]]". The song has [[B'z Songs Never Performed Live\|never been performed live]] or [[B'z Albums#Compilation Albums\|collected elsewhere]], though it was used as the [[Ending SE]] for [[B'z LIVE-GYM '99 "Brotherhood"]] later in the year.
	#'''[[Gin no Tsubasa de Tobe (Lyrics)\|Gin no Tsubasa de Tobe]]''' — ''Fly on the Silver Wing'', 銀の翼で翔べ		#'''[[Gin no Tsubasa de Tobe (Lyrics)\|Gin no Tsubasa de Tobe]]''' — ''Fly on the Silver Wing'', 銀の翼で翔べ
	#: [[File:a10_06.ogg]] ~~<font color=~~"~~white~~">.~~</font>~~		#: [[File:a10_06.ogg]] As one of the more popular songs from the album, "Gin no Tsubasa de Tobe" has been played several times since its initial debut. While the band has opted to play it multiple times including as part of [[B'z LIVE-GYM 2001 "ELEVEN"\|LIVE-GYM 2001 "ELEVEN"]] and [[B'z SHOWCASE 2007 -19-\|SHOWCASE 2007 -19-]], the song is one that Tak considers difficult to play on guitar. For the album version, Koshi also performs the harmonica section.
	#'''[[Sono Te de Furete Goran (Lyrics)\|Sono Te de Furete Goran]]''' — ''Touch With That Hand'', その手で触れてごらん		#'''[[Sono Te de Furete Goran (Lyrics)\|Sono Te de Furete Goran]]''' — ''Touch With That Hand'', その手で触れてごらん
	#: [[File:a10_07.ogg]] A brooding, darker rock song, "Sono Te de Furete Goran" was the first track to be completed for the album. It opens with a distorted guitar intro before picking up with drums and a full band sound. The lyrics directly mention Linda Yamamoto by her first name, and specifically contain a reference to her song "Dounimo Tomaranai" from 1972. The song has [[B'z Songs Never Performed Live\|never been performed live]] or [[B'z Albums#Compilation Albums\|collected elsewhere]].		#: [[File:a10_07.ogg]] A brooding, darker rock song, "Sono Te de Furete Goran" was the first track to be completed for the album. It opens with a distorted guitar intro before picking up with drums and a full band sound. The lyrics directly mention Linda Yamamoto by her first name, and specifically contain a reference to her song "Dounimo Tomaranai" from 1972. The song has [[B'z Songs Never Performed Live\|never been performed live]] or [[B'z Albums#Compilation Albums\|collected elsewhere]].
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	#: [[File:a10_08.ogg]] A dark, hard rock ballad, "Nagare Yuku Hibi" runs for nearly five full minutes but has minimal vocals. There is no refrain with four distinct verses used instead. Most notably, the song ends with a two minute guitar solo outro. Probably for this reason, the song has [[B'z Songs Never Performed Live\|never been performed live]], and also has never been [[B'z Albums#Compilation Albums\|collected elsewhere]].		#: [[File:a10_08.ogg]] A dark, hard rock ballad, "Nagare Yuku Hibi" runs for nearly five full minutes but has minimal vocals. There is no refrain with four distinct verses used instead. Most notably, the song ends with a two minute guitar solo outro. Probably for this reason, the song has [[B'z Songs Never Performed Live\|never been performed live]], and also has never been [[B'z Albums#Compilation Albums\|collected elsewhere]].
	#'''[[SKIN (Lyrics)\|SKIN]]'''		#'''[[SKIN (Lyrics)\|SKIN]]'''
	#: [[File:a10_09.ogg]] In addition to the literal reference to one's flesh, the title "SKIN" in English is also understood to be a ~~euphamism~~ for prophylactics and this is reflected in the overtly sensual lyrical content. Following its appearance during [[B'z LIVE-GYM '99 "Brotherhood"]], the song was performed again for the first time in fourteen years as part of a one-off premium show titled [[B'z Special LIVE at EX THEATER ROPPONGI]]. The production process that follows the song's inception through its recording is recounted in documentary ''[[The true meaning of "Brotherhood"?]]''.		#: [[File:a10_09.ogg]] In addition to the literal reference to one's flesh, the title "SKIN" in English is also understood to be a euphemism for prophylactics and this is reflected in the overtly sensual lyrical content. Following its appearance during [[B'z LIVE-GYM '99 "Brotherhood"]], the song was performed again for the first time in fourteen years as part of a one-off premium show titled [[B'z Special LIVE at EX THEATER ROPPONGI]]. The production process that follows the song's inception through its recording is recounted in documentary ''[[The true meaning of "Brotherhood"?]]''.
	#'''[[Ikasete Okure! (Lyrics)\|Ikasete Okure!]]''' — ''Let Me Go Now!'', イカせておくれ!		#'''[[Ikasete Okure! (Lyrics)\|Ikasete Okure!]]''' — ''Let Me Go Now!'', イカせておくれ!
	#: [[File:a10_10.ogg]] Along with the following song, the lyrics to "Ikasete Okure!" were written on a flight to Los Angeles. While not a fan favorite in and of itself, the song does exhibit the band's shift toward hard rock well. Its only live appearances came during the hall portion of the album tour, leaving it with no [[B'z Home Videos\|home video release]].		#: [[File:a10_10.ogg]] Along with the following song, the lyrics to "Ikasete Okure!" were written on a flight to Los Angeles. While not a fan favorite in and of itself, the song does exhibit the band's shift toward hard rock well. Its only live appearances came during the hall portion of the album tour, leaving it with no [[B'z Home Videos\|home video release]].

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	[[Image:Tak Matsumoto with Gibson Les Paul Canary Yellow Signature Guitar.jpg\|thumb\|right\|240px\|Tak Matsumoto pictured with his first signature Gibson Les Paul in Canary Yellow. He would be only the fifth artist, joining the likes of Jimmy Page and [[Slash]], to receive a signature Gibson USA Les Paul at the time and the first from Asia.]]		[[Image:Tak Matsumoto with Gibson Les Paul Canary Yellow Signature Guitar.jpg\|thumb\|right\|240px\|Tak Matsumoto pictured with his first signature Gibson Les Paul in Canary Yellow. He would be only the fifth artist, joining the likes of Jimmy Page and [[Slash]], to receive a signature Gibson USA Les Paul at the time and the first from Asia.]]

	'''''Brotherhood''''' is the tenth [[B'z Albums#Studio Albums\|studio album]] by [[B'z]], released on July 14, 1999.		'''''Brotherhood''''' is the tenth [[B'z Albums#Studio Albums\|studio album]] by [[B'z]], released on July 14, 1999. The album came shortly after [[Tak Matsumoto]] was bestowed with his first signature Gibson Les Paul guitar in the unique finish of Canary Yellow. The guitar was used throughout the album and all live events from the era as well. It was at this time that B'z completed their transition into a full hard rock band—a shift that had started with the releases of 1995's ''[[LOOSE]]'' and 1997's ''[[SURVIVE]]'', culminating in the hard, full band sound present here.

	The legacy of ''Brotherhood'' is an enduring one in which many of the album's songs have been frequently used in future [[LIVE-GYM]] shows even after [[B'z LIVE-GYM '99 "Brotherhood"]]. So popular has the album remained with fans that three tracks—"Brotherhood", "Nagai Ai", and "F・E・A・R" in a remixed form—were voted by fans onto ''[[B'z The Best "ULTRA Pleasure"]]'' nearly ten years after its initial release. In fact, "Brotherhood" has become so closely associated with the image of B'z that it was voted to the top of the compilation immediately and remained there from the opening of voting to the closing of the polls. A special version of the song was performed on ''[[Music Station]]'' following the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. An [[Brotherhood (English Version) (Lyrics)\|English version of "Brotherhood"]] was premiered the same year as part of the United States and Canada tour [[B'z LIVE-GYM 2011 -C'mon-]], which used the rebuilding after the disaster as inspiration.		The legacy of ''Brotherhood'' is an enduring one in which many of the album's songs have been frequently used in future [[LIVE-GYM]] shows even after [[B'z LIVE-GYM '99 "Brotherhood"]]. So popular has the album remained with fans that three tracks—"Brotherhood", "Nagai Ai", and "F・E・A・R" in a remixed form—were voted by fans onto ''[[B'z The Best "ULTRA Pleasure"]]'' nearly ten years after its initial release. In fact, "Brotherhood" has become so closely associated with the image of B'z that it was voted to the top of the compilation immediately and remained there from the opening of voting to the closing of the polls. A special version of the song was performed on ''[[Music Station]]'' following the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. An [[Brotherhood (English Version) (Lyrics)\|English version of "Brotherhood"]] was premiered the same year as part of the United States and Canada tour [[B'z LIVE-GYM 2011 -C'mon-]], which used the rebuilding after the disaster as inspiration.

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	Notably, only one single was released prior to the album: "[[girigiri chop]]", which came just a month prior to the album's release. This version would not be collected until ''[[B'z The Best "Pleasure II"]]'', as the version found here is a reversion subtitled "Version 51". This rendition features fellow rock band Mr. Big's bassist [[Billy Sheehan]] and drummer [[Pat Torpey]] on their respective instruments. The B-side for the single, "[[girigiri chop\|ONE]]", proved an immense success on its own terms. Despite not appearing on this album, it was recorded alongside the rest of the tracks and is naturally associated most with this era. It was also voted onto the fan-selected compilation ''[[B'z The Best "ULTRA Treasure"]]'' in third place and joined by album tracks "Brotherhood", "Nagai Ai", and "F・E・A・R". In fact, "Brotherhood" has become so closely associated with the image of B'z that it was voted to the top of the compilation immediately and remained there throughout voting.		Notably, only one single was released prior to the album: "[[girigiri chop]]", which came just a month prior to the album's release. This version would not be collected until ''[[B'z The Best "Pleasure II"]]'', as the version found here is a reversion subtitled "Version 51". This rendition features fellow rock band Mr. Big's bassist [[Billy Sheehan]] and drummer [[Pat Torpey]] on their respective instruments. The B-side for the single, "[[girigiri chop\|ONE]]", proved an immense success on its own terms. Despite not appearing on this album, it was recorded alongside the rest of the tracks and is naturally associated most with this era. It was also voted onto the fan-selected compilation ''[[B'z The Best "ULTRA Treasure"]]'' in third place and joined by album tracks "Brotherhood", "Nagai Ai", and "F・E・A・R". In fact, "Brotherhood" has become so closely associated with the image of B'z that it was voted to the top of the compilation immediately and remained there throughout voting.

	The legacy of ''Brotherhood'' is an enduring one in which many of the album's songs have been frequently used in future [[LIVE-GYM]] shows even after [[B'z LIVE-GYM '99 "Brotherhood"]]. The title song has become a special one for many reasons due to its message of unity and kinship. Years after the album was released, a special version of "Brotherhood" was performed on ''[[Music Station]]'' following the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. An [[Brotherhood (English Version) (Lyrics)\|English version of "Brotherhood"]] was premiered the same year as part of the United States and Canada tour [[B'z LIVE-GYM 2011 -~~C'mon~~-]], which used the rebuilding after the disaster as inspiration.		The legacy of ''Brotherhood'' is an enduring one in which many of the album's songs have been frequently used in future [[LIVE-GYM]] shows even after [[B'z LIVE-GYM '99 "Brotherhood"]]. The title song has become a special one for many reasons due to its message of unity and kinship. Years after the album was released, a special version of "Brotherhood" was performed on ''[[Music Station]]'' following the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. An [[Brotherhood (English Version) (Lyrics)\|English version of "Brotherhood"]] was premiered the same year as part of the United States and Canada tour [[B'z LIVE-GYM 2011 -long time no see-]], which used the rebuilding after the disaster as inspiration. The title song was also met with praise with its inclusion on all dates of [[B'z LIVE-GYM 2011 -C'mon-]].

	More so than any other studio album, non-singles from the release are still routinely revived for live shows. Notably, all but two of the songs from the album have been performed for multiple different occasions after the [[B'z LIVE-GYM '99 "Brotherhood"\|album tour]]. These include [[#Live appearances\|numerous appearances]] at various shows, including for both [[LIVE-GYM#SHOWCASE_Tours\|SHOWCASE]] events, [[LIVE-GYM]], and [[LIVE-GYM#List of Special Events\|special events]]. Often, the songs are paired together in the same setlists as B'z tend to pair songs of the same era together on occasion.		More so than any other studio album, non-singles from the release are still routinely revived for live shows. Notably, all but two of the songs from the album have been performed for multiple different occasions after the [[B'z LIVE-GYM '99 "Brotherhood"\|album tour]]. These include [[#Live appearances\|numerous appearances]] at various shows, including for both [[LIVE-GYM#SHOWCASE_Tours\|SHOWCASE]] events, [[LIVE-GYM]], and [[LIVE-GYM#List of Special Events\|special events]]. Often, the songs are paired together in the same setlists as B'z tend to pair songs of the same era together on occasion.

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	[[Image:Tak Matsumoto with Gibson Les Paul Canary Yellow Signature Guitar.jpg\|thumb\|right\|240px\|Tak Matsumoto pictured with his first signature Gibson Les Paul in Canary Yellow. He would be only the fifth artist, joining the likes of Jimmy Page and [[Slash]], to receive a signature Gibson USA Les Paul at the time and the first from Asia.]]		[[Image:Tak Matsumoto with Gibson Les Paul Canary Yellow Signature Guitar.jpg\|thumb\|right\|240px\|Tak Matsumoto pictured with his first signature Gibson Les Paul in Canary Yellow. He would be only the fifth artist, joining the likes of Jimmy Page and [[Slash]], to receive a signature Gibson USA Les Paul at the time and the first from Asia.]]

	'''''Brotherhood''''' is the tenth [[B'z Albums#Studio Albums\|studio album]] by [[B'z]], released on July 14, 1999. The album came shortly after [[Tak Matsumoto]] was bestowed with his first signature Gibson Les Paul guitar in the unique finish of Canary Yellow. The guitar was used throughout the album and all live events from the era as well. It was at this time that B'z completed their transition into a full hard rock band—a shift that had started with the releases of 1995's ''[[LOOSE]]'' and 1997's ''[[SURVIVE]]'', culminating in the hard, full band sound present here. Notably, only one single was released prior to the album: "[[girigiri chop]]", which came just a month prior to the album's release. This version would not be collected until ''[[B'z The Best "Pleasure II"]]'', as the version found here is a reversion subtitled "Version 51". This rendition features fellow rock band Mr. Big's bassist [[Billy Sheehan]] and drummer [[Pat Torpey]] on their respective instruments.		'''''Brotherhood''''' is the tenth [[B'z Albums#Studio Albums\|studio album]] by [[B'z]], released on July 14, 1999. The album came shortly after [[Tak Matsumoto]] was bestowed with his first signature Gibson Les Paul guitar in the unique finish of Canary Yellow. The guitar was used throughout the album and all live events from the era as well. It was at this time that B'z completed their transition into a full hard rock band—a shift that had started with the releases of 1995's ''[[LOOSE]]'' and 1997's ''[[SURVIVE]]'', culminating in the hard, full band sound present here.

	~~The legacy of ''Brotherhood'' is an enduring~~ one ~~in which many of~~ the album~~'s songs have been frequently used in future~~ [[~~LIVE-GYM~~]] ~~shows even after~~ [[B'z ~~LIVE-GYM~~ '99 "~~Brotherhood~~"]]. ~~So popular has~~ the ~~album remained with fans that three tracks—~~"~~Brotherhood~~", ~~"Nagai Ai"~~, and ~~"F・E・A・R" in a remixed form—were~~ voted ~~by fans~~ onto ''[[B'z The Best "ULTRA ~~Pleasure~~"]]'' ~~nearly ten years after its initial release~~. In fact, "Brotherhood" has become so closely associated with the image of B'z that it was voted to the top of the compilation immediately and remained there ~~from~~ the ~~opening of voting~~ to ~~the closing~~ of the ~~polls. A~~ special version of ~~the song~~ was performed on ''[[Music Station]]'' following the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. An [[Brotherhood (English Version) (Lyrics)\|English version of "Brotherhood"]] was premiered the same year as part of the United States and Canada tour [[B'z LIVE-GYM 2011 -C'mon-]], which used the rebuilding after the disaster as inspiration.		Notably, only one single was released prior to the album: "[[girigiri chop]]", which came just a month prior to the album's release. This version would not be collected until ''[[B'z The Best "Pleasure II"]]'', as the version found here is a reversion subtitled "Version 51". This rendition features fellow rock band Mr. Big's bassist [[Billy Sheehan]] and drummer [[Pat Torpey]] on their respective instruments. The B-side for the single, "[[girigiri chop\|ONE]]", proved an immense success on its own terms. Despite not appearing on this album, it was recorded alongside the rest of the tracks and is naturally associated most with this era. It was also voted onto the fan-selected compilation ''[[B'z The Best "ULTRA Treasure"]]'' in third place and joined by album tracks "Brotherhood", "Nagai Ai", and "F・E・A・R". In fact, "Brotherhood" has become so closely associated with the image of B'z that it was voted to the top of the compilation immediately and remained there throughout voting.

			The legacy of ''Brotherhood'' is an enduring one in which many of the album's songs have been frequently used in future [[LIVE-GYM]] shows even after [[B'z LIVE-GYM '99 "Brotherhood"]]. The title song has become a special one for many reasons due to its message of unity and kinship. Years after the album was released, a special version of "Brotherhood" was performed on ''[[Music Station]]'' following the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. An [[Brotherhood (English Version) (Lyrics)\|English version of "Brotherhood"]] was premiered the same year as part of the United States and Canada tour [[B'z LIVE-GYM 2011 -C'mon-]], which used the rebuilding after the disaster as inspiration.

	More so than any other studio album, non-singles from the release are still routinely revived for live shows. Notably, all but two of the songs from the album have been performed for multiple different occasions after the [[B'z LIVE-GYM '99 "Brotherhood"\|album tour]]. These include [[#Live appearances\|numerous appearances]] at various shows, including for both [[LIVE-GYM#SHOWCASE_Tours\|SHOWCASE]] events, [[LIVE-GYM]], and [[LIVE-GYM#List of Special Events\|special events]]. Often, the songs are paired together in the same setlists as B'z tend to pair songs of the same era together on occasion.		More so than any other studio album, non-singles from the release are still routinely revived for live shows. Notably, all but two of the songs from the album have been performed for multiple different occasions after the [[B'z LIVE-GYM '99 "Brotherhood"\|album tour]]. These include [[#Live appearances\|numerous appearances]] at various shows, including for both [[LIVE-GYM#SHOWCASE_Tours\|SHOWCASE]] events, [[LIVE-GYM]], and [[LIVE-GYM#List of Special Events\|special events]]. Often, the songs are paired together in the same setlists as B'z tend to pair songs of the same era together on occasion.

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	[[Image:Tak Matsumoto with Gibson Les Paul Canary Yellow Signature Guitar.jpg\|thumb\|right\|240px\|Tak Matsumoto pictured with his first signature Gibson Les Paul in Canary Yellow. He would be only the fifth artist, joining the likes of Jimmy Page and [[Slash]], to receive a signature Gibson USA Les Paul at the time and the first from Asia.]]		[[Image:Tak Matsumoto with Gibson Les Paul Canary Yellow Signature Guitar.jpg\|thumb\|right\|240px\|Tak Matsumoto pictured with his first signature Gibson Les Paul in Canary Yellow. He would be only the fifth artist, joining the likes of Jimmy Page and [[Slash]], to receive a signature Gibson USA Les Paul at the time and the first from Asia.]]

	'''''Brotherhood''''' is the tenth [[B'z Albums#Studio Albums\|studio album]] by [[B'z]], released on July 14, 1999. The album came shortly after [[Tak Matsumoto]] was bestowed with his first signature Gibson Les Paul guitar in the unique finish of Canary Yellow. The guitar was used throughout the album and all live events from the era as well. It was at this time that B'z completed their transition into a full hard rock band—a shift that had started with the releases of 1995's ''[[LOOSE]]'' and 1997's ''[[SURVIVE]]'', culminating in the hard, full band sound present here.		'''''Brotherhood''''' is the tenth [[B'z Albums#Studio Albums\|studio album]] by [[B'z]], released on July 14, 1999. The album came shortly after [[Tak Matsumoto]] was bestowed with his first signature Gibson Les Paul guitar in the unique finish of Canary Yellow. The guitar was used throughout the album and all live events from the era as well. It was at this time that B'z completed their transition into a full hard rock band—a shift that had started with the releases of 1995's ''[[LOOSE]]'' and 1997's ''[[SURVIVE]]'', culminating in the hard, full band sound present here. Notably, only one single was released prior to the album: "[[girigiri chop]]", which came just a month prior to the album's release. This version would not be collected until ''[[B'z The Best "Pleasure II"]]'', as the version found here is a reversion subtitled "Version 51". This rendition features fellow rock band Mr. Big's bassist [[Billy Sheehan]] and drummer [[Pat Torpey]] on their respective instruments.

	The legacy of ''Brotherhood'' is an enduring one in which many of the album's songs have been frequently used in future [[LIVE-GYM]] shows even after [[B'z LIVE-GYM '99 "Brotherhood"]]. So popular has the album remained with fans that three tracks—"Brotherhood", "Nagai Ai", and "F・E・A・R" in a remixed form—were voted by fans onto ''[[B'z The Best "ULTRA Pleasure"]]'' nearly ten years after its initial release. In fact, "Brotherhood" has become so closely associated with the image of B'z that it was voted to the top of the compilation immediately and remained there from the opening of voting to the closing of the polls. A special version of the song was performed on ''[[Music Station]]'' following the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. An [[Brotherhood (English Version) (Lyrics)\|English version of "Brotherhood"]] was premiered the same year as part of the United States and Canada tour [[B'z LIVE-GYM 2011 -C'mon-]], which used the rebuilding after the disaster as inspiration.		The legacy of ''Brotherhood'' is an enduring one in which many of the album's songs have been frequently used in future [[LIVE-GYM]] shows even after [[B'z LIVE-GYM '99 "Brotherhood"]]. So popular has the album remained with fans that three tracks—"Brotherhood", "Nagai Ai", and "F・E・A・R" in a remixed form—were voted by fans onto ''[[B'z The Best "ULTRA Pleasure"]]'' nearly ten years after its initial release. In fact, "Brotherhood" has become so closely associated with the image of B'z that it was voted to the top of the compilation immediately and remained there from the opening of voting to the closing of the polls. A special version of the song was performed on ''[[Music Station]]'' following the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. An [[Brotherhood (English Version) (Lyrics)\|English version of "Brotherhood"]] was premiered the same year as part of the United States and Canada tour [[B'z LIVE-GYM 2011 -C'mon-]], which used the rebuilding after the disaster as inspiration.

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	#: [[File:a10_01.ogg]] Quickly reaching its status as a fan favorite, "F・E・A・R" is one of the band's hardest rock songs in their catalogue. The fierce guitar riff is paired with crowd-pleasing vocal sections in which fans are encouraged to repeat the "Yeah, yeah, yeah" refrain. It has been performed numerous times since its original release and was later voted onto ''[[B'z The Best "ULTRA Treasure"]]'' by fans in 2008. The reversion, titled "F・E・A・R (2008 Mix)", is a slight remix of the existing track. Additionally, the original version was used as the theme to Fuji TV's ''F1 Grand Prix 1999 & 2000'' program.		#: [[File:a10_01.ogg]] Quickly reaching its status as a fan favorite, "F・E・A・R" is one of the band's hardest rock songs in their catalogue. The fierce guitar riff is paired with crowd-pleasing vocal sections in which fans are encouraged to repeat the "Yeah, yeah, yeah" refrain. It has been performed numerous times since its original release and was later voted onto ''[[B'z The Best "ULTRA Treasure"]]'' by fans in 2008. The reversion, titled "F・E・A・R (2008 Mix)", is a slight remix of the existing track. Additionally, the original version was used as the theme to Fuji TV's ''F1 Grand Prix 1999 & 2000'' program.
	#'''[[girigiri chop (Lyrics)\|girigiri chop (Version 51)]]''' — ''on the edge chop'', ギリギリchop		#'''[[girigiri chop (Lyrics)\|girigiri chop (Version 51)]]''' — ''on the edge chop'', ギリギリchop
	#: [[File:a10_02.ogg]] An alternate version of the album's [[girigiri chop\|only single]] and titled "Version 51" because it was the fifth version the band came up with and was recorded in one take from there. Various differences persist between the [[girigiri chop\|single version]] and that of the one found here. Primarily, the bass and drums for the track are now performed by Mr. Big members Billy Sheehan and Pat Torpey, who also performed the version of the song live on ''[[Music Station]]'' with B'z as a collaboration. The melody is intensified in this version, with a shout of laughter added by Koshi just prior to the final chorus, along with numerous high-pitched shrills added in the track's final moments. {{girigiri chop Song}}		#: [[File:a10_02.ogg]] An alternate version of the album's [[girigiri chop\|only single]] and titled "Version 51" because it was the fifth version the band came up with and was recorded in one take from there. Various differences persist between the [[girigiri chop\|single version]] and that of the one found here. Primarily, the bass and drums for the track are now performed by Mr. Big members [[Billy Sheehan]] and [[Pat Torpey]], who also performed the version of the song live on ''[[Music Station]]'' with B'z as a collaboration. The melody is intensified in this version, with a shout of laughter added by Koshi just prior to the final chorus, along with numerous high-pitched shrills added in the track's final moments. {{girigiri chop Song}}
	#'''[[Brotherhood (Lyrics)\|Brotherhood]]'''		#'''[[Brotherhood (Lyrics)\|Brotherhood]]'''
	#: [[File:a10_03.ogg]] As one of their most representative works and arguably their most popular album song, "Brotherhood" has withstood the test of time since its original 1999 release. Koshi wrote the lyrics thinking, "I made the theme as if there are friends that are connected even when far away." Recorded in Osaka, it was originally expected to be the final song on the album. In time, it became clear it was a special song, and thus it was moved to this position. Its popularity with fans has not waned either—for 2008's fan-selected ''[[B'z The Best "ULTRA Treasure"]]'', it was voted to first place immediately and retained that position throughout the voting period. The song was also performed on an April 2011 edition of ''Music Station'' during which it was performed with slightly altered lyrics to reflect the earthquake disaster that occurred weeks earlier. The change saw a portion changed from "me" to "us" to make the struggle everyone's instead of only specifically the protagonist of the song. Lastly, an [[Brotherhood (English Version) (Lyrics)\|English version]] of the song was premiered live during the United States and Canada tour [[B'z LIVE-GYM 2011 -long time no see-]].		#: [[File:a10_03.ogg]] As one of their most representative works and arguably their most popular album song, "Brotherhood" has withstood the test of time since its original 1999 release. Koshi wrote the lyrics thinking, "I made the theme as if there are friends that are connected even when far away." Recorded in Osaka, it was originally expected to be the final song on the album. In time, it became clear it was a special song, and thus it was moved to this position. Its popularity with fans has not waned either—for 2008's fan-selected ''[[B'z The Best "ULTRA Treasure"]]'', it was voted to first place immediately and retained that position throughout the voting period. The song was also performed on an April 2011 edition of ''Music Station'' during which it was performed with slightly altered lyrics to reflect the earthquake disaster that occurred weeks earlier. The change saw a portion changed from "me" to "us" to make the struggle everyone's instead of only specifically the protagonist of the song. Lastly, an [[Brotherhood (English Version) (Lyrics)\|English version]] of the song was premiered live during the United States and Canada tour [[B'z LIVE-GYM 2011 -long time no see-]].

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	#: [[File:a10_02.ogg]] An alternate version of the album's [[girigiri chop\|only single]] and titled "Version 51" because it was the fifth version the band came up with and was recorded in one take from there. Various differences persist between the [[girigiri chop\|single version]] and that of the one found here. Primarily, the bass and drums for the track are now performed by Mr. Big members Billy Sheehan and Pat Torpey, who also performed the version of the song live on ''[[Music Station]]'' with B'z as a collaboration. The melody is intensified in this version, with a shout of laughter added by Koshi just prior to the final chorus, along with numerous high-pitched shrills added in the track's final moments. {{girigiri chop Song}}		#: [[File:a10_02.ogg]] An alternate version of the album's [[girigiri chop\|only single]] and titled "Version 51" because it was the fifth version the band came up with and was recorded in one take from there. Various differences persist between the [[girigiri chop\|single version]] and that of the one found here. Primarily, the bass and drums for the track are now performed by Mr. Big members Billy Sheehan and Pat Torpey, who also performed the version of the song live on ''[[Music Station]]'' with B'z as a collaboration. The melody is intensified in this version, with a shout of laughter added by Koshi just prior to the final chorus, along with numerous high-pitched shrills added in the track's final moments. {{girigiri chop Song}}
	#'''[[Brotherhood (Lyrics)\|Brotherhood]]'''		#'''[[Brotherhood (Lyrics)\|Brotherhood]]'''
	#: [[File:a10_03.ogg]] ~~<font color=~~"~~white~~">.~~</font>~~		#: [[File:a10_03.ogg]] As one of their most representative works and arguably their most popular album song, "Brotherhood" has withstood the test of time since its original 1999 release. Koshi wrote the lyrics thinking, "I made the theme as if there are friends that are connected even when far away." Recorded in Osaka, it was originally expected to be the final song on the album. In time, it became clear it was a special song, and thus it was moved to this position. Its popularity with fans has not waned either—for 2008's fan-selected ''[[B'z The Best "ULTRA Treasure"]]'', it was voted to first place immediately and retained that position throughout the voting period. The song was also performed on an April 2011 edition of ''Music Station'' during which it was performed with slightly altered lyrics to reflect the earthquake disaster that occurred weeks earlier. The change saw a portion changed from "me" to "us" to make the struggle everyone's instead of only specifically the protagonist of the song. Lastly, an [[Brotherhood (English Version) (Lyrics)\|English version]] of the song was premiered live during the United States and Canada tour [[B'z LIVE-GYM 2011 -long time no see-]].
	#'''[[Nagai Ai (Lyrics)\|Nagai Ai]]''' — ''Love Me Longer'', ながい愛		#'''[[Nagai Ai (Lyrics)\|Nagai Ai]]''' — ''Love Me Longer'', ながい愛
	#: [[File:a10_04.ogg]] ~~<font color=~~"~~white~~">.~~</font>~~		#: [[File:a10_04.ogg]] Although the song is a hard rock ballad, "Nagai Ai" actually begins with a strings section. The song was recored early in the sessions and was Tak's preferred choice for a single over "[[girigiri chop]]". It has remained popular both with the band and fans, having been performed at both [[B'z SHOWCASE 2007 -19-]] and as part of one-off show [[B'z Special LIVE at EX THEATER ROPPONGI]]. It was also voted to twenty-first place on ''[[B'z The Best "ULTRA Treasure"]]'' and included on the album.
	#'''[[Yume no Youna Hibi (Lyrics)\|Yume no Youna Hibi]]''' — ''Those Dreamlike Days'', 夢のような日々		#'''[[Yume no Youna Hibi (Lyrics)\|Yume no Youna Hibi]]''' — ''Those Dreamlike Days'', 夢のような日々
	#: [[File:a10_05.ogg]] The most upbeat and lightest of all the album's tracks, "Yume no You na Hibi" features the full band performing chorus vocals together. The opening to the song is a half-minute clip of the band speaking and joking in the studio that was recorded in a clandestine fashion. Interestingly, Tak actually participates in the main vocals for the first time in the B'z catalogue. Prior to this, Tak had primarily only participated in chorus and backing vocals with regard to B'z works. Notably, he had released his first ever single on which he was lead vocalist just months earlier with "[[THE CHANGING]]". The song has [[B'z Songs Never Performed Live\|never been performed live]] or [[B'z Albums#Compilation Albums\|collected elsewhere]], though it was used as the [[Ending SE]] for [[B'z LIVE-GYM '99 "Brotherhood"]] later in the year.		#: [[File:a10_05.ogg]] The most upbeat and lightest of all the album's tracks, "Yume no You na Hibi" features the full band performing chorus vocals together. The opening to the song is a half-minute clip of the band speaking and joking in the studio that was recorded in a clandestine fashion. Interestingly, Tak actually participates in the main vocals for the first time in the B'z catalogue. Prior to this, Tak had primarily only participated in chorus and backing vocals with regard to B'z works. Notably, he had released his first ever single on which he was lead vocalist just months earlier with "[[THE CHANGING]]". The song has [[B'z Songs Never Performed Live\|never been performed live]] or [[B'z Albums#Compilation Albums\|collected elsewhere]], though it was used as the [[Ending SE]] for [[B'z LIVE-GYM '99 "Brotherhood"]] later in the year.