FRICTION - Revision history

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	'''FRICTION''' is a [[B'z Singles#Digital Singles\|digital single]] by [[B'z]], released in ~~international~~ territories on April 3, 2007 via the iTunes store. The band's first digital single, it was also their first original [[B'z English Songs\|English song]] since 2005's ''[[THE CIRCLE]]'' closer "[[THE CIRCLE\|Brighter Day]]". The song was written as the theme for the PlayStation 2 racing video game ''Burnout Dominator'' and was included in its March 2007 debut worldwide. While included as a means of promoting the game primarily in Japan, it would later also be included the next year in the sequel game ''Burnout Paradise'' that was likewise released globally. In 2018, a revised version of the game titled ''Burnout Paradise Remastered'' again included the song when released for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Notably, the single's digital release came simultaneously with the [[B'z (International EP)\|self-titled international EP]] which was exclusively made available outside of Japan on most North American and European iTunes storefronts.		'''FRICTION''' is a [[B'z Singles#Digital Singles\|digital single]] by [[B'z]], released in a number of Western territories on April 3, 2007 via the iTunes store. The band's first digital single, it was also their first original [[B'z English Songs\|English song]] since 2005's ''[[THE CIRCLE]]'' closer "[[THE CIRCLE\|Brighter Day]]". The song was written as the theme for the PlayStation 2 racing video game ''Burnout Dominator'' and was included in its March 2007 debut worldwide. While included as a means of promoting the game primarily in Japan, it would later also be included the next year in the sequel game ''Burnout Paradise'' that was likewise released globally. In 2018, a revised version of the game titled ''Burnout Paradise Remastered'' again included the song when released for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Notably, the single's digital release came simultaneously with the [[B'z (International EP)\|self-titled international EP]] which was exclusively made available outside of Japan on most North American and European iTunes storefronts.

	Shortly after its original release, the band decided to revise the song for their end-of-year studio album ''[[ACTION]]''. The new version, titled "[[ACTION\|FRICTION -LAP 2-]]", featured a new arrangement, new guitar work, and all-new vocals after Koshi decided he could do better with a second pass.		Shortly after its original release, the band decided to revise the song for their end-of-year studio album ''[[ACTION]]''. The new version, titled "[[ACTION\|FRICTION -LAP 2-]]", featured a new arrangement, new guitar work, and all-new vocals after Koshi decided he could do better with a second pass.

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	'''FRICTION''' is a [[B'z Singles#Digital Singles\|digital single]] by [[B'z]], released ~~worldwide~~ on April 3, 2007 via the iTunes store. The band's first digital single, it was also their first original [[B'z English Songs\|English song]] since 2005's ''[[THE CIRCLE]]'' closer "[[THE CIRCLE\|Brighter Day]]". The song was written as the theme for the PlayStation 2 racing video game ''Burnout Dominator'' and was included in its March 2007 debut worldwide. While included as a means of promoting the game primarily in Japan, it would later also be included the next year in the sequel game ''Burnout Paradise'' that was likewise released globally. In 2018, a revised version of the game titled ''Burnout Paradise Remastered'' again included the song when released for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Notably, the single's digital release came simultaneously with the [[B'z (International EP)\|self-titled international EP]] which was exclusively made available outside of Japan on most North American and European iTunes storefronts.		'''FRICTION''' is a [[B'z Singles#Digital Singles\|digital single]] by [[B'z]], released in international territories on April 3, 2007 via the iTunes store. The band's first digital single, it was also their first original [[B'z English Songs\|English song]] since 2005's ''[[THE CIRCLE]]'' closer "[[THE CIRCLE\|Brighter Day]]". The song was written as the theme for the PlayStation 2 racing video game ''Burnout Dominator'' and was included in its March 2007 debut worldwide. While included as a means of promoting the game primarily in Japan, it would later also be included the next year in the sequel game ''Burnout Paradise'' that was likewise released globally. In 2018, a revised version of the game titled ''Burnout Paradise Remastered'' again included the song when released for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Notably, the single's digital release came simultaneously with the [[B'z (International EP)\|self-titled international EP]] which was exclusively made available outside of Japan on most North American and European iTunes storefronts.

	Shortly after its original release, the band decided to revise the song for their end-of-year studio album ''[[ACTION]]''. The new version, titled "[[ACTION\|FRICTION -LAP 2-]]", featured a new arrangement, new guitar work, and all-new vocals after Koshi decided he could do better with a second pass.		Shortly after its original release, the band decided to revise the song for their end-of-year studio album ''[[ACTION]]''. The new version, titled "[[ACTION\|FRICTION -LAP 2-]]", featured a new arrangement, new guitar work, and all-new vocals after Koshi decided he could do better with a second pass.

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	'''Support Members'''		'''Support Members'''
	*[[Shane Gaalaas]]: Drums ~~<small>(Track 3)</small>~~, English Lyrics Advising ~~<small>(Track 3)</small>~~		*[[Shane Gaalaas]]: Drums, English Lyrics Advising
	*[[Akihito Tokunaga]]: Bass ~~<small>(Track 3)</small>~~		*[[Akihito Tokunaga]]: Bass

	'''Production'''		'''Production'''

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	'''FRICTION''' is a [[B'z Singles#Digital Singles\|digital single]] by [[B'z]], released worldwide on April 3, 2007 via the iTunes store. The band's first digital single, it was also their first original [[B'z English Songs\|English song]] since 2005's ''[[THE CIRCLE]]'' closer "[[THE CIRCLE\|Brighter Day]]". The song was written as the theme for the PlayStation 2 racing video game ''Burnout Dominator'' and was included in its March 2007 debut worldwide. While included as a means of promoting the game primarily in Japan, it would later also be included the next year in the sequel game ''Burnout Paradise'' that was likewise released globally. In 2018, a revised version of the game titled ''Burnout Paradise Remastered'' again included the song when released for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.		'''FRICTION''' is a [[B'z Singles#Digital Singles\|digital single]] by [[B'z]], released worldwide on April 3, 2007 via the iTunes store. The band's first digital single, it was also their first original [[B'z English Songs\|English song]] since 2005's ''[[THE CIRCLE]]'' closer "[[THE CIRCLE\|Brighter Day]]". The song was written as the theme for the PlayStation 2 racing video game ''Burnout Dominator'' and was included in its March 2007 debut worldwide. While included as a means of promoting the game primarily in Japan, it would later also be included the next year in the sequel game ''Burnout Paradise'' that was likewise released globally. In 2018, a revised version of the game titled ''Burnout Paradise Remastered'' again included the song when released for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Notably, the single's digital release came simultaneously with the [[B'z (International EP)\|self-titled international EP]] which was exclusively made available outside of Japan on most North American and European iTunes storefronts.

	Shortly after its original release, the band decided to revise the song for their end-of-year studio album ''[[ACTION]]''. The new version, titled "[[ACTION\|FRICTION -LAP 2-]]", featured a new arrangement, new guitar work, and all-new vocals after Koshi decided he could do better with a second pass.		Shortly after its original release, the band decided to revise the song for their end-of-year studio album ''[[ACTION]]''. The new version, titled "[[ACTION\|FRICTION -LAP 2-]]", featured a new arrangement, new guitar work, and all-new vocals after Koshi decided he could do better with a second pass.

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	'''FRICTION''' is a [[B'z Singles#Digital Singles\|digital single]] by [[B'z]], released worldwide on April 3, 2007 via the iTunes store.		'''FRICTION''' is a [[B'z Singles#Digital Singles\|digital single]] by [[B'z]], released worldwide on April 3, 2007 via the iTunes store. The band's first digital single, it was also their first original [[B'z English Songs\|English song]] since 2005's ''[[THE CIRCLE]]'' closer "[[THE CIRCLE\|Brighter Day]]". The song was written as the theme for the PlayStation 2 racing video game ''Burnout Dominator'' and was included in its March 2007 debut worldwide. While included as a means of promoting the game primarily in Japan, it would later also be included the next year in the sequel game ''Burnout Paradise'' that was likewise released globally. In 2018, a revised version of the game titled ''Burnout Paradise Remastered'' again included the song when released for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

			Shortly after its original release, the band decided to revise the song for their end-of-year studio album ''[[ACTION]]''. The new version, titled "[[ACTION\|FRICTION -LAP 2-]]", featured a new arrangement, new guitar work, and all-new vocals after Koshi decided he could do better with a second pass.

			The digital single was delisted from international iTunes stores in 2011 and is no longer available outside of Japan.

	== Track listing ==		== Track listing ==

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{{Infobox Single
| Name = FRICTION
| Cover = FRICTION Cover.png
| Artist = [[B'z]]
| from Album =
| Released = April 3, 2007
| Recorded =
| Length = 03:06
| Label = [[Vermillion Records]]
| Producer = Tak Matsumoto
| Promotions = #3 (''Burnout Dominator'') #3 (''JAPAN COUNTDOWN'' October Theme)
| Last single =
| This single = '''1st Digital Single''' [[File:FRICTION Cover.png|link=FRICTION|border|65px|right]] [[FRICTION]] (2007)
| Next single = '''2nd Digital Single''' [[File:Intofree.jpg|link=Into Free -Dangan-|border|65px|right]] [[Into Free -Dangan-]] (2012)
}}

'''FRICTION''' is a [[B'z Singles#Digital Singles|digital single]] by [[B'z]], released worldwide on April 3, 2007 via the iTunes store.

== Track listing ==
All music and guitar by [[Tak Matsumoto]]. All lyrics and lead vocals by [[Koshi Inaba]].

# '''[[FRICTION (Lyrics)|FRICTION]]'''
#: [[File:s44_03.ogg]] A song with entirely English lyrics, "FRICTION" was written for the Electronic Arts video game ''Burnout Dominator''. The song was recorded in Tokyo out of necessity with the band's mainstay Canadian drummer [[Shane Gaalaas]] being credited with advising the English lyrics. While this original version was first found here, an updated rendition with re-recorded vocals and an altered arrangement can be found on ''[[ACTION]]'' under the title of "FRICTION -LAP 2-".

== Live appearances ==
===Live Performances===
{{FRICTION Live}}

===Home Videos===
{{FRICTION Video}}

== Sales data ==
{{Main|B'z Sales Records}}

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|-
!style="color:black; background-color:#e6f2ff; width:50px;" rowspan="2" | No.
!style="color:black; background-color:#e6f2ff; width:45px;" rowspan="2" | Cover
!style="color:black; background-color:#e6f2ff; width:370px;" rowspan="2" | Digital Single
!style="color:black; background-color:#e6f2ff; width:150px;" colspan="2" | Physical Copies Sold
!style="color:black; background-color:#e6f2ff; width:150px;" colspan="3" | Chart Positions
!style="color:black; background-color:#e6f2ff; width:110px;" rowspan="2" | Certification

|-
!style="color:black; background-color:#e6f2ff;" | FIRST WEEK
!style="color:black; background-color:#e6f2ff;" | LIFETIME

!style="color:black; background-color:#e6f2ff;" | WEEK
!style="color:black; background-color:#e6f2ff;" | MONTH
!style="color:black; background-color:#e6f2ff;" | YEAR

{{FRICTION Sales}}

|}

== Personnel ==
{{Main|B'z Support Members}}

'''B'z'''
*[[Tak Matsumoto]]: Guitar, Music Composition, Arrangement
*[[Koshi Inaba]]: Vocals, Lyric Composition, Arrangement

'''Support Members'''
*[[Shane Gaalaas]]: Drums (Track 3), English Lyrics Advising (Track 3)
*[[Akihito Tokunaga]]: Bass (Track 3)

'''Production'''
*[[Daisuke Ikeda]]: Arrangement
*[[Jay Baumgardner]]: Mixing
*[[Howie Weinberg]]: Mastering