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	With regard to future [[B'z Albums#Compilation Albums\|compilation albums]], only the two singles have been collected with both appearing on ''[[B'z The Best "ULTRA Pleasure"]]'' in 2008 and ''[[B'z The Best XXV 1999-2012]]'' in 2013. "[[ultra soul]]" has been the subject of [[B'z Reversioned Songs\|numerous reversions]] including an English version on 2012's [[B'z (International EP)\|self-titled international debut]] and remains, arguably, the band's most well-known song. "[[Atsuki Kodou no Hate]]" has had less of a legacy in the intervening years apart from its compilation appearances, though it was revived with a new arrangement for a spotlight performance during [[B'z LIVE-GYM 2015 -EPIC NIGHT-]] and appeared on its [[B'z LIVE-GYM 2015 -EPIC NIGHT- (Home Video)\|home video release]] as well.		With regard to future [[B'z Albums#Compilation Albums\|compilation albums]], only the two singles have been collected with both appearing on ''[[B'z The Best "ULTRA Pleasure"]]'' in 2008 and ''[[B'z The Best XXV 1999-2012]]'' in 2013. "[[ultra soul]]" has been the subject of [[B'z Reversioned Songs\|numerous reversions]] including an English version on 2012's [[B'z (International EP)\|self-titled international debut]] and remains, arguably, the band's most well-known song. "[[Atsuki Kodou no Hate]]" has had less of a legacy in the intervening years apart from its compilation appearances, though it was revived with a new arrangement for a spotlight performance during [[B'z LIVE-GYM 2015 -EPIC NIGHT-]] and appeared on its [[B'z LIVE-GYM 2015 -EPIC NIGHT- (Home Video)\|home video release]] as well.

	Upon release, ''GREEN'' debuted at the top of the Weekly Oricon Album chart with 800,120 physical copies sold which would be nearly 50,000 more than previous studio album ''[[ELEVEN]]''. The album would go on to rank at number 7 on the year end chart. To date, the album has sold in excess of 1,131,800 physical copies, qualifying it for a Million certification from the Recording Industry Association of Japan. This would be the final B'z studio album, with the advent of digital filesharing, to sell over 1,000,000 physical copies.		Upon release, ''GREEN'' debuted at the top of the Weekly Oricon Album chart with 800,120 physical copies sold which would be nearly 50,000 more than previous studio album ''[[ELEVEN]]''. The album would go on to rank at number 7 on the year end chart. To date, the album has sold in excess of 1,131,800 physical copies, qualifying it for a Million certification from the Recording Industry Association of Japan. This would be the final B'z studio album, with the advent of digital filesharing, to sell over 1,000,000 physical copies. 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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	#'''[[SIGNAL (Lyrics)\|SIGNAL]]'''		#'''[[SIGNAL (Lyrics)\|SIGNAL]]'''
	#: [[File:a12_04.ogg]] Utilized as the opening theme to a female-oriented dating simulation video game titled ''Tokimeki Memorial Girl's Side'', "SIGNAL" was one of the times B'z provided a theme to a video game. Notably, fellow album track "Utsukushiki Sekai" was used as the game's ending theme. In 2012, "[[Into Free -Dangan-]]" was used as the theme to Capcom video game ''Dragon's Dogma'' and became their most recognized song internationally. The full song was originally produced during ''[[ELEVEN]]'' in 2000. When they recorded for this album, Tak inserted a different guitar solo and left the rest intact. The song has [[B'z Songs Never Performed Live\|never performed live]] or collected on any [[B'z Albums#Compilation Albums\|compilation]].		#: [[File:a12_04.ogg]] Utilized as the opening theme to a female-oriented dating simulation video game titled ''Tokimeki Memorial Girl's Side'', "SIGNAL" was one of the times B'z provided a theme to a video game. Notably, fellow album track "Utsukushiki Sekai" was used as the game's ending theme. In 2012, "[[Into Free -Dangan-]]" was used as the theme to Capcom video game ''Dragon's Dogma'' and became their most recognized song internationally. The full song was originally produced during ''[[ELEVEN]]'' in 2000. When they recorded for this album, Tak inserted a different guitar solo and left the rest intact. The song has [[B'z Songs Never Performed Live\|never performed live]] or collected on any [[B'z Albums#Compilation Albums\|compilation]].
	#'''[[SURFIN' ~~3000 GTR~~ (Lyrics)\|SURFIN' ~~3000 GTR~~]]'''		#'''[[SURFIN' 3000GTR (Lyrics)\|SURFIN' 3000GTR]]'''
	#: [[File:a12_05.ogg]] As with some of the album's other tracks, "SURFIN '3000GTR" was originally created during sessions for previous studio album ''[[ELEVEN]]''. Its original title was "SURFIN' 2000" after the year in which it was recorded. The "GTR" added is a reference to a popular car designation. The original version recorded as a candidate for ''ELEVEN'' had more of a "full band" sound, but the version found here was revised to have more of a digital presence with the drums now being digital beats instead.		#: [[File:a12_05.ogg]] As with some of the album's other tracks, "SURFIN '3000GTR" was originally created during sessions for previous studio album ''[[ELEVEN]]''. Its original title was "SURFIN' 2000" after the year in which it was recorded. The "GTR" added is a reference to a popular car designation. The original version recorded as a candidate for ''ELEVEN'' had more of a "full band" sound, but the version found here was revised to have more of a digital presence with the drums now being digital beats instead.
	#'''[[Blue Sunshine (Lyrics)\|Blue Sunshine]]'''		#'''[[Blue Sunshine (Lyrics)\|Blue Sunshine]]'''

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	\| Producer = [[Tak Matsumoto]]		\| Producer = [[Tak Matsumoto]]
	\| Reviews =		\| Reviews =
	\| Last album = '''11th Album'''<br>[[File:11a.jpg\|link=ELEVEN\|border\|65px\|right]]<br>''[[ELEVEN]]''<br/>(~~2001~~)		\| Last album = '''11th Album'''<br>[[File:11a.jpg\|link=ELEVEN\|border\|65px\|right]]<br>''[[ELEVEN]]''<br/>(2000)
	\| This album = '''12th Album'''<br>[[File:12a.jpg\|link=\|border\|65px\|right]]<br>''[[GREEN]]''<br/>(2002)		\| This album = '''12th Album'''<br>[[File:12a.jpg\|link=\|border\|65px\|right]]<br>''[[GREEN]]''<br/>(2002)
	\| Next album = '''13th Album'''<br>[[File:13a.jpg\|link=BIG MACHINE\|border\|65px\|right]]<br>''[[BIG MACHINE]]''<br/>(2003)		\| Next album = '''13th Album'''<br>[[File:13a.jpg\|link=BIG MACHINE\|border\|65px\|right]]<br>''[[BIG MACHINE]]''<br/>(2003)

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	#: [[File:a12_11.ogg]] As a song that alternates between being a proper ballad and driven rock song, "The Spiral" is an interesting entry in the B'z discography. The ballad and rock parts of the song are alternated until the song ends with only Koshi's vocals. The song has [[B'z Songs Never Performed Live\|never performed live]] or collected on any [[B'z Albums#Compilation Albums\|compilation]].		#: [[File:a12_11.ogg]] As a song that alternates between being a proper ballad and driven rock song, "The Spiral" is an interesting entry in the B'z discography. The ballad and rock parts of the song are alternated until the song ends with only Koshi's vocals. The song has [[B'z Songs Never Performed Live\|never performed live]] or collected on any [[B'z Albums#Compilation Albums\|compilation]].
	#'''[[GO★FIGHT★WIN (Lyrics)\|GO★FIGHT★WIN]]'''		#'''[[GO★FIGHT★WIN (Lyrics)\|GO★FIGHT★WIN]]'''
	#: [[File:a12_12.ogg]] While occasional support member [[Hideo Yamaki]] was credited with playing drums on the track, almost all of the drumming is programmed with his contribution being solely the live cymbals. Before the album title was decided and added later, the tour was originally to be titled B'z LIVE-GYM 2002 "~GO★FIGHT★WIN~". Additionally, while the album closed with this song here, it was used to open the [[B'z LIVE-GYM 2002 "GREEN ~GO★FIGHT★WIN~"\|LIVE-GYM tour]]. Although the song has not been [[B'z Albums#Compilation Albums\|compiled elsewhere]] in the years since, it was revived for [[B'z SHOWCASE 2007 -B'z In Your Town-]].		#: [[File:a12_12.ogg]] While occasional support member [[Hideo Yamaki]] was credited with playing drums on the track, almost all of the drumming on "GO★FIGHT★WIN" is programmed with his contribution being solely the live cymbals. Before the album title was decided and added later, the tour was originally to be titled B'z LIVE-GYM 2002 "~GO★FIGHT★WIN~". Additionally, while the album closed with this song here, it was used to open the [[B'z LIVE-GYM 2002 "GREEN ~GO★FIGHT★WIN~"\|LIVE-GYM tour]]. Although the song has not been [[B'z Albums#Compilation Albums\|compiled elsewhere]] in the years since, it was revived for [[B'z SHOWCASE 2007 -B'z In Your Town-]].

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	#'''[[STAY GREEN ~Mijuku na Tabi wa Tomaranai~ (Lyrics)\|STAY GREEN ~Mijuku na Tabi wa Tomaranai~]]''' — ''Can't Stop this Juvenile Journey'', 未熟な旅はとまらない		#'''[[STAY GREEN ~Mijuku na Tabi wa Tomaranai~ (Lyrics)\|STAY GREEN ~Mijuku na Tabi wa Tomaranai~]]''' — ''Can't Stop this Juvenile Journey'', 未熟な旅はとまらない
	#: [[File:a12_01.ogg]] ~~<font color=~~"~~white~~">.~~</font>~~		#: [[File:a12_01.ogg]] As the shortest song on the album but also one of its fastest-paced, "STAY GREEN" only runs for just over three minutes. A version with the chorus attached to the outro can be heard during home video ''[[a BEAUTIFUL REEL. B'z LIVE-GYM 2002 GREEN ~GO★FIGHT★WIN~]]''. Incidentally, while the song was still in demo stages, the phrase "GREEN BOY" was used in the chorus. Although it went unplayed for some time after the album tour, it was revived after eleven years dormant for the hall portion of [[B'z LIVE-GYM Pleasure 2013 -ENDLESS SUMMER-]].
	#'''[[Atsuki Kodou no Hate (Lyrics)\|Atsuki Kodou no Hate]]''' — ''The Result of this Hot Heartbeat'', 熱き鼓動の果て		#'''[[Atsuki Kodou no Hate (Lyrics)\|Atsuki Kodou no Hate]]''' — ''The Result of this Hot Heartbeat'', 熱き鼓動の果て
	#: [[File:a12_02.ogg]] {{Atsuki Kodou no Hate Song}}		#: [[File:a12_02.ogg]] {{Atsuki Kodou no Hate Song}}
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	#: [[File:a12_04.ogg]] Utilized as the opening theme to a female-oriented dating simulation video game titled ''Tokimeki Memorial Girl's Side'', "SIGNAL" was one of the times B'z provided a theme to a video game. Notably, fellow album track "Utsukushiki Sekai" was used as the game's ending theme. In 2012, "[[Into Free -Dangan-]]" was used as the theme to Capcom video game ''Dragon's Dogma'' and became their most recognized song internationally. The full song was originally produced during ''[[ELEVEN]]'' in 2000. When they recorded for this album, Tak inserted a different guitar solo and left the rest intact. The song has [[B'z Songs Never Performed Live\|never performed live]] or collected on any [[B'z Albums#Compilation Albums\|compilation]].		#: [[File:a12_04.ogg]] Utilized as the opening theme to a female-oriented dating simulation video game titled ''Tokimeki Memorial Girl's Side'', "SIGNAL" was one of the times B'z provided a theme to a video game. Notably, fellow album track "Utsukushiki Sekai" was used as the game's ending theme. In 2012, "[[Into Free -Dangan-]]" was used as the theme to Capcom video game ''Dragon's Dogma'' and became their most recognized song internationally. The full song was originally produced during ''[[ELEVEN]]'' in 2000. When they recorded for this album, Tak inserted a different guitar solo and left the rest intact. The song has [[B'z Songs Never Performed Live\|never performed live]] or collected on any [[B'z Albums#Compilation Albums\|compilation]].
	#'''[[SURFIN' 3000 GTR (Lyrics)\|SURFIN' 3000 GTR]]'''		#'''[[SURFIN' 3000 GTR (Lyrics)\|SURFIN' 3000 GTR]]'''
	#: [[File:a12_05.ogg]] ~~<font color=~~"~~white~~">.~~</font>~~		#: [[File:a12_05.ogg]] As with some of the album's other tracks, "SURFIN '3000GTR" was originally created during sessions for previous studio album ''[[ELEVEN]]''. Its original title was "SURFIN' 2000" after the year in which it was recorded. The "GTR" added is a reference to a popular car designation. The original version recorded as a candidate for ''ELEVEN'' had more of a "full band" sound, but the version found here was revised to have more of a digital presence with the drums now being digital beats instead.
	#'''[[Blue Sunshine (Lyrics)\|Blue Sunshine]]'''		#'''[[Blue Sunshine (Lyrics)\|Blue Sunshine]]'''
	#: [[File:a12_06.ogg]] ~~<font color=~~"~~white~~">.~~</font>~~		#: [[File:a12_06.ogg]] Although now a gentle ballad by nature, "Blue Sunshine" originally had a harder, more rock-oriented arrangement. This was changed to the acoustic-laden version found on the album in order to better mesh with the overall tone. The original hard rock version was prepared by [[Shane Gaalaas]] and [[Billy Sheehan]] and featured slightly different lyrics. Unusually, all of the song's live appearances have featured Koshi on acoustic guitar alongside Tak playing the electric guitar part. The song appeared not only on the album tour but later during [[B'z SHOWCASE 2009 -B'z In Your Town-]] and [[B'z LIVE-GYM 2015 -EPIC NIGHT-]] as well.
	#'''[[ultra soul (Lyrics)\|ultra soul (Alternative Guitar Solo ver.)]]'''		#'''[[ultra soul (Lyrics)\|ultra soul (Alternative Guitar Solo ver.)]]'''
	#: [[File:a12_07.ogg]] {{ultra soul Song}} The version of the song here featured a revised guitar solo which would be what Tak opted to perform for numerous [[LIVE-GYM]] shows later. The song has been reworked and revised numerous times since release, with an [[GOLD\|acoustic version]], this alternative guitar solo version, a [[B'z (International EP)\|LIVE-GYM-based studio version]], a [[C'mon\|hard rock version]], and an [[B'z (English Album)\|entirely English version]].		#: [[File:a12_07.ogg]] {{ultra soul Song}} The version of the song here featured a revised guitar solo which would be what Tak opted to perform for numerous [[LIVE-GYM]] shows later. The song has been reworked and revised numerous times since release, with an [[GOLD\|acoustic version]], this alternative guitar solo version, a [[B'z (International EP)\|LIVE-GYM-based studio version]], a [[C'mon\|hard rock version]], and an [[B'z (English Album)\|entirely English version]].
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	#: [[File:a12_08.ogg]] First heard as the ending theme to dating simulation game ''Tokimeki Memorial Girl's Side'' that released a few weeks earlier, "Utsukushiki Sekai" was originally given a demo during the ''[[ELEVEN]]'' sessions but was not completed until "[[ultra soul]]" was recorded in March 2001. Notably, fellow album track "SIGNAL" was used as the aforementioned game's opening theme. While [[B'z Songs Never Performed Live\|never performed live]], the song was used as an [[Ending SE]] for [[B'z LIVE-GYM 2001 "ELEVEN"]].		#: [[File:a12_08.ogg]] First heard as the ending theme to dating simulation game ''Tokimeki Memorial Girl's Side'' that released a few weeks earlier, "Utsukushiki Sekai" was originally given a demo during the ''[[ELEVEN]]'' sessions but was not completed until "[[ultra soul]]" was recorded in March 2001. Notably, fellow album track "SIGNAL" was used as the aforementioned game's opening theme. While [[B'z Songs Never Performed Live\|never performed live]], the song was used as an [[Ending SE]] for [[B'z LIVE-GYM 2001 "ELEVEN"]].
	#'''[[Everlasting (Lyrics)\|Everlasting]]'''		#'''[[Everlasting (Lyrics)\|Everlasting]]'''
	#: [[File:a12_09.ogg]] ~~<font color=~~"~~white~~">.~~</font>~~		#: [[File:a12_09.ogg]] Used as their second ''Detective Conan'' film theme—this one for the sixth entry subtitled ''The Phantom of Baker Street''—"Everlasting" was originally a looser power ballad. Later in production, strings were added to give it its present sound. A ballad single from August 2001 titled "[[GOLD]]" was not included on this album due to the presence of this song, with Tak feeling the album did not need both due to this one being particularly relevant at the time due to its [[B'z Tie-in Promotions\|tie-in promotion]]. Both songs would be included later in the year on ''[[The Ballads ~Love & B'z~]]'' which is the only [[B'z Albums#Compilation Albums\|compilation]] on which this song was collected.
	#'''[[FOREVER MINE (Lyrics)\|FOREVER MINE]]'''		#'''[[FOREVER MINE (Lyrics)\|FOREVER MINE]]'''
	#: [[File:a12_10.ogg]] ~~<font color=~~"~~white~~">.~~</font>~~		#: [[File:a12_10.ogg]] A fast-paced, kenetic rock song with digital drums, "FOREVER MINE" combines hard rock with a labyrinthine romance. The track underwent numerous reversions during recording, with one version being described as akin to 70's-style disco before they decided on the released version. Tak also said this track and "SURFIN' 3000GTR" were his favorites from the album. Due to its pace and complex, tiring guitar fretwork, Tak once jokingly lamented, "Why did I make such a difficult song?" The song was not performed on the album tour but was performed twice as part of [[B'z LIVE-GYM 2008 "ACTION"]] which remain its only live appearances to date.
	#'''[[The Spiral (Lyrics)\|The Spiral]]'''		#'''[[The Spiral (Lyrics)\|The Spiral]]'''
	#: [[File:a12_11.ogg]] The song has [[B'z Songs Never Performed Live\|never performed live]] or collected on any [[B'z Albums#Compilation Albums\|compilation]].		#: [[File:a12_11.ogg]] As a song that alternates between being a proper ballad and driven rock song, "The Spiral" is an interesting entry in the B'z discography. The ballad and rock parts of the song are alternated until the song ends with only Koshi's vocals. The song has [[B'z Songs Never Performed Live\|never performed live]] or collected on any [[B'z Albums#Compilation Albums\|compilation]].
	#'''[[GO★FIGHT★WIN (Lyrics)\|GO★FIGHT★WIN]]'''		#'''[[GO★FIGHT★WIN (Lyrics)\|GO★FIGHT★WIN]]'''
	#: [[File:a12_12.ogg]] ~~<font color=~~"~~white~~">.~~</font>~~		#: [[File:a12_12.ogg]] While occasional support member [[Hideo Yamaki]] was credited with playing drums on the track, almost all of the drumming is programmed with his contribution being solely the live cymbals. Before the album title was decided and added later, the tour was originally to be titled B'z LIVE-GYM 2002 "~GO★FIGHT★WIN~". Additionally, while the album closed with this song here, it was used to open the [[B'z LIVE-GYM 2002 "GREEN ~GO★FIGHT★WIN~"\|LIVE-GYM tour]]. Although the song has not been [[B'z Albums#Compilation Albums\|compiled elsewhere]] in the years since, it was revived for [[B'z SHOWCASE 2007 -B'z In Your Town-]].

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	#: [[File:a12_03.ogg]] Once voted as the most romantic B'z song, "Warp" was created in a way that differs from most of the band's output. Instead of Tak proposing a melody and Koshi supplying matching lyrics, the process was reversed. Some small changes were made once Tak supplied the melody to ensure everything meshed. Also unusually, the song ends on a raw drum pattern performed by [[Hideo Yamaki]]. Tak proposed the idea of having a song that feels it will "continue" and Yamaki recorded the part after the rest of the song had been completed. The lyrics are centered around the rekindling of a lost relationship and the awkward encounters that lead to it.		#: [[File:a12_03.ogg]] Once voted as the most romantic B'z song, "Warp" was created in a way that differs from most of the band's output. Instead of Tak proposing a melody and Koshi supplying matching lyrics, the process was reversed. Some small changes were made once Tak supplied the melody to ensure everything meshed. Also unusually, the song ends on a raw drum pattern performed by [[Hideo Yamaki]]. Tak proposed the idea of having a song that feels it will "continue" and Yamaki recorded the part after the rest of the song had been completed. The lyrics are centered around the rekindling of a lost relationship and the awkward encounters that lead to it.
	#'''[[SIGNAL (Lyrics)\|SIGNAL]]'''		#'''[[SIGNAL (Lyrics)\|SIGNAL]]'''
	#: [[File:a12_04.ogg]] Utilized as the opening theme to a female-oriented dating simulation video game titled ''Tokimeki Memorial Girl's Side'', "SIGNAL" was one of the times B'z provided a theme to a video game. Notably, fellow album track "Utsukushiki Sekai" was used as the game's ending theme. In 2012, "[[Into Free -Dangan-]]" was used as the theme to Capcom video game ''Dragon's Dogma'' and became their most recognized song internationally. The full song was originally produced during ''[[ELEVEN]]'' in 2000. When they recorded for this album, Tak inserted a different guitar solo and left the rest intact.		#: [[File:a12_04.ogg]] Utilized as the opening theme to a female-oriented dating simulation video game titled ''Tokimeki Memorial Girl's Side'', "SIGNAL" was one of the times B'z provided a theme to a video game. Notably, fellow album track "Utsukushiki Sekai" was used as the game's ending theme. In 2012, "[[Into Free -Dangan-]]" was used as the theme to Capcom video game ''Dragon's Dogma'' and became their most recognized song internationally. The full song was originally produced during ''[[ELEVEN]]'' in 2000. When they recorded for this album, Tak inserted a different guitar solo and left the rest intact. The song has [[B'z Songs Never Performed Live\|never performed live]] or collected on any [[B'z Albums#Compilation Albums\|compilation]].
	#'''[[SURFIN' 3000 GTR (Lyrics)\|SURFIN' 3000 GTR]]'''		#'''[[SURFIN' 3000 GTR (Lyrics)\|SURFIN' 3000 GTR]]'''
	#: [[File:a12_05.ogg]] <font color="white">.</font>		#: [[File:a12_05.ogg]] <font color="white">.</font>
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	#'''[[The Spiral (Lyrics)\|The Spiral]]'''		#'''[[The Spiral (Lyrics)\|The Spiral]]'''
	#: [[File:a12_11.ogg]] ~~<font color="white">~~.~~</font>~~		#: [[File:a12_11.ogg]] The song has [[B'z Songs Never Performed Live\|never performed live]] or collected on any [[B'z Albums#Compilation Albums\|compilation]].
	#'''[[GO★FIGHT★WIN (Lyrics)\|GO★FIGHT★WIN]]'''		#'''[[GO★FIGHT★WIN (Lyrics)\|GO★FIGHT★WIN]]'''
	#: [[File:a12_12.ogg]] <font color="white">.</font>		#: [[File:a12_12.ogg]] <font color="white">.</font>

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	#: [[File:a12_03.ogg]] Once voted as the most romantic B'z song, "Warp" was created in a way that differs from most of the band's output. Instead of Tak proposing a melody and Koshi supplying matching lyrics, the process was reversed. Some small changes were made once Tak supplied the melody to ensure everything meshed. Also unusually, the song ends on a raw drum pattern performed by [[Hideo Yamaki]]. Tak proposed the idea of having a song that feels it will "continue" and Yamaki recorded the part after the rest of the song had been completed. The lyrics are centered around the rekindling of a lost relationship and the awkward encounters that lead to it.		#: [[File:a12_03.ogg]] Once voted as the most romantic B'z song, "Warp" was created in a way that differs from most of the band's output. Instead of Tak proposing a melody and Koshi supplying matching lyrics, the process was reversed. Some small changes were made once Tak supplied the melody to ensure everything meshed. Also unusually, the song ends on a raw drum pattern performed by [[Hideo Yamaki]]. Tak proposed the idea of having a song that feels it will "continue" and Yamaki recorded the part after the rest of the song had been completed. The lyrics are centered around the rekindling of a lost relationship and the awkward encounters that lead to it.
	#'''[[SIGNAL (Lyrics)\|SIGNAL]]'''		#'''[[SIGNAL (Lyrics)\|SIGNAL]]'''
	#: [[File:a12_04.ogg]] Utilized as the opening theme to a female-oriented dating simulation video game titled ''Tokimeki Memorial Girl's Side'', "SIGNAL" was one of the times B'z provided a theme to a video game. Notably, fellow album track "Utsukushiki Sekai" was used as the game's ending theme. In 2012, "[[Into Free -Dangan-]]" was used as the theme to Capcom video game ''Dragon's Dogma'' and became their most recognized song internationally. The full song was produced during ''[[ELEVEN]]''When they recorded for this album, Tak inserted a different guitar solo and left the rest intact.		#: [[File:a12_04.ogg]] Utilized as the opening theme to a female-oriented dating simulation video game titled ''Tokimeki Memorial Girl's Side'', "SIGNAL" was one of the times B'z provided a theme to a video game. Notably, fellow album track "Utsukushiki Sekai" was used as the game's ending theme. In 2012, "[[Into Free -Dangan-]]" was used as the theme to Capcom video game ''Dragon's Dogma'' and became their most recognized song internationally. The full song was originally produced during ''[[ELEVEN]]'' in 2000. When they recorded for this album, Tak inserted a different guitar solo and left the rest intact.
	#'''[[SURFIN' 3000 GTR (Lyrics)\|SURFIN' 3000 GTR]]'''		#'''[[SURFIN' 3000 GTR (Lyrics)\|SURFIN' 3000 GTR]]'''
	#: [[File:a12_05.ogg]] <font color="white">.</font>		#: [[File:a12_05.ogg]] <font color="white">.</font>

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	#: [[File:a12_03.ogg]] Once voted as the most romantic B'z song, "Warp" was created in a way that differs from most of the band's output. Instead of Tak proposing a melody and Koshi supplying matching lyrics, the process was reversed. Some small changes were made once Tak supplied the melody to ensure everything meshed. Also unusually, the song ends on a raw drum pattern performed by [[Hideo Yamaki]]. Tak proposed the idea of having a song that feels it will "continue" and Yamaki recorded the part after the rest of the song had been completed. The lyrics are centered around the rekindling of a lost relationship and the awkward encounters that lead to it.		#: [[File:a12_03.ogg]] Once voted as the most romantic B'z song, "Warp" was created in a way that differs from most of the band's output. Instead of Tak proposing a melody and Koshi supplying matching lyrics, the process was reversed. Some small changes were made once Tak supplied the melody to ensure everything meshed. Also unusually, the song ends on a raw drum pattern performed by [[Hideo Yamaki]]. Tak proposed the idea of having a song that feels it will "continue" and Yamaki recorded the part after the rest of the song had been completed. The lyrics are centered around the rekindling of a lost relationship and the awkward encounters that lead to it.
	#'''[[SIGNAL (Lyrics)\|SIGNAL]]'''		#'''[[SIGNAL (Lyrics)\|SIGNAL]]'''
	#: [[File:a12_04.ogg]] ~~<font color=~~"~~white~~">.~~</font>~~		#: [[File:a12_04.ogg]] Utilized as the opening theme to a female-oriented dating simulation video game titled ''Tokimeki Memorial Girl's Side'', "SIGNAL" was one of the times B'z provided a theme to a video game. Notably, fellow album track "Utsukushiki Sekai" was used as the game's ending theme. In 2012, "[[Into Free -Dangan-]]" was used as the theme to Capcom video game ''Dragon's Dogma'' and became their most recognized song internationally. The full song was produced during ''[[ELEVEN]]''When they recorded for this album, Tak inserted a different guitar solo and left the rest intact.
	#'''[[SURFIN' 3000 GTR (Lyrics)\|SURFIN' 3000 GTR]]'''		#'''[[SURFIN' 3000 GTR (Lyrics)\|SURFIN' 3000 GTR]]'''
	#: [[File:a12_05.ogg]] <font color="white">.</font>		#: [[File:a12_05.ogg]] <font color="white">.</font>
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	#: [[File:a12_07.ogg]] {{ultra soul Song}} The version of the song here featured a revised guitar solo which would be what Tak opted to perform for numerous [[LIVE-GYM]] shows later. The song has been reworked and revised numerous times since release, with an [[GOLD\|acoustic version]], this alternative guitar solo version, a [[B'z (International EP)\|LIVE-GYM-based studio version]], a [[C'mon\|hard rock version]], and an [[B'z (English Album)\|entirely English version]].		#: [[File:a12_07.ogg]] {{ultra soul Song}} The version of the song here featured a revised guitar solo which would be what Tak opted to perform for numerous [[LIVE-GYM]] shows later. The song has been reworked and revised numerous times since release, with an [[GOLD\|acoustic version]], this alternative guitar solo version, a [[B'z (International EP)\|LIVE-GYM-based studio version]], a [[C'mon\|hard rock version]], and an [[B'z (English Album)\|entirely English version]].
	#'''[[Utsukushiki Sekai (Lyrics)\|Utsukushiki Sekai]]''' — ''Beautiful World'', 美しき世界		#'''[[Utsukushiki Sekai (Lyrics)\|Utsukushiki Sekai]]''' — ''Beautiful World'', 美しき世界
	#: [[File:a12_08.ogg]] ~~<font color=~~"~~white~~">.~~</font>~~		#: [[File:a12_08.ogg]] First heard as the ending theme to dating simulation game ''Tokimeki Memorial Girl's Side'' that released a few weeks earlier, "Utsukushiki Sekai" was originally given a demo during the ''[[ELEVEN]]'' sessions but was not completed until "[[ultra soul]]" was recorded in March 2001. Notably, fellow album track "SIGNAL" was used as the aforementioned game's opening theme. While [[B'z Songs Never Performed Live\|never performed live]], the song was used as an [[Ending SE]] for [[B'z LIVE-GYM 2001 "ELEVEN"]].
	#'''[[Everlasting (Lyrics)\|Everlasting]]'''		#'''[[Everlasting (Lyrics)\|Everlasting]]'''
	#: [[File:a12_09.ogg]] <font color="white">.</font>		#: [[File:a12_09.ogg]] <font color="white">.</font>

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	#'''[[Warp (Lyrics)\|Warp]]'''		#'''[[Warp (Lyrics)\|Warp]]'''
	#: [[File:a12_03.ogg]] Once voted as the most romantic B'z song, "Warp" was created in a way that differs from most of the band's output. Instead of Tak proposing a melody and Koshi supplying matching lyrics, the process was reversed. Some small changes were made once Tak supplied the melody to ensure everything meshed. Also unusually, the song ends on a raw drum pattern performed by [[Hideo Yamaki]]. Tak proposed the idea of having a song that feels it will "continue" and Yamaki recorded the part after the rest of the song had been completed.		#: [[File:a12_03.ogg]] Once voted as the most romantic B'z song, "Warp" was created in a way that differs from most of the band's output. Instead of Tak proposing a melody and Koshi supplying matching lyrics, the process was reversed. Some small changes were made once Tak supplied the melody to ensure everything meshed. Also unusually, the song ends on a raw drum pattern performed by [[Hideo Yamaki]]. Tak proposed the idea of having a song that feels it will "continue" and Yamaki recorded the part after the rest of the song had been completed. The lyrics are centered around the rekindling of a lost relationship and the awkward encounters that lead to it.
	#'''[[SIGNAL (Lyrics)\|SIGNAL]]'''		#'''[[SIGNAL (Lyrics)\|SIGNAL]]'''
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	#'''[[Warp (Lyrics)\|Warp]]'''		#'''[[Warp (Lyrics)\|Warp]]'''
	#: [[File:a12_03.ogg]] ~~<font color=~~"~~white~~">.~~</font>~~		#: [[File:a12_03.ogg]] Once voted as the most romantic B'z song, "Warp" was created in a way that differs from most of the band's output. Instead of Tak proposing a melody and Koshi supplying matching lyrics, the process was reversed. Some small changes were made once Tak supplied the melody to ensure everything meshed. Also unusually, the song ends on a raw drum pattern performed by [[Hideo Yamaki]]. Tak proposed the idea of having a song that feels it will "continue" and Yamaki recorded the part after the rest of the song had been completed.
	#'''[[SIGNAL (Lyrics)\|SIGNAL]]'''		#'''[[SIGNAL (Lyrics)\|SIGNAL]]'''
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	#'''[[SIGNAL (Lyrics)\|SIGNAL]]'''		#'''[[SIGNAL (Lyrics)\|SIGNAL]]'''
	#: [[File:a12_04.ogg]] Utilized as the opening theme to a female-oriented dating simulation video game titled ''Tokimeki Memorial Girl's Side'', "SIGNAL" was one of the times B'z provided a theme to a video game. Notably, fellow album track "Utsukushiki Sekai" was used as the game's ending theme. In 2012, "[[Into Free -Dangan-]]" was used as the theme to Capcom video game ''Dragon's Dogma'' and became their most recognized song internationally. The full song was originally produced during ''[[ELEVEN]]'' in 2000. When they recorded for this album, Tak inserted a different guitar solo and left the rest intact. The song has [[B'z Songs Never Performed Live\|never performed live]] or collected on any [[B'z Albums#Compilation Albums\|compilation]].		#: [[File:a12_04.ogg]] Utilized as the opening theme to a female-oriented dating simulation video game titled ''Tokimeki Memorial Girl's Side'', "SIGNAL" was one of the times B'z provided a theme to a video game. Notably, fellow album track "Utsukushiki Sekai" was used as the game's ending theme. In 2012, "[[Into Free -Dangan-]]" was used as the theme to Capcom video game ''Dragon's Dogma'' and became their most recognized song internationally. The full song was originally produced during ''[[ELEVEN]]'' in 2000. When they recorded for this album, Tak inserted a different guitar solo and left the rest intact. The song has [[B'z Songs Never Performed Live\|never performed live]] or collected on any [[B'z Albums#Compilation Albums\|compilation]].
	#'''[[SURFIN' ~~3000 GTR~~ (Lyrics)\|SURFIN' ~~3000 GTR~~]]'''		#'''[[SURFIN' 3000GTR (Lyrics)\|SURFIN' 3000GTR]]'''
	#: [[File:a12_05.ogg]] As with some of the album's other tracks, "SURFIN '3000GTR" was originally created during sessions for previous studio album ''[[ELEVEN]]''. Its original title was "SURFIN' 2000" after the year in which it was recorded. The "GTR" added is a reference to a popular car designation. The original version recorded as a candidate for ''ELEVEN'' had more of a "full band" sound, but the version found here was revised to have more of a digital presence with the drums now being digital beats instead.		#: [[File:a12_05.ogg]] As with some of the album's other tracks, "SURFIN '3000GTR" was originally created during sessions for previous studio album ''[[ELEVEN]]''. Its original title was "SURFIN' 2000" after the year in which it was recorded. The "GTR" added is a reference to a popular car designation. The original version recorded as a candidate for ''ELEVEN'' had more of a "full band" sound, but the version found here was revised to have more of a digital presence with the drums now being digital beats instead.
	#'''[[Blue Sunshine (Lyrics)\|Blue Sunshine]]'''		#'''[[Blue Sunshine (Lyrics)\|Blue Sunshine]]'''

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	#'''[[STAY GREEN ~Mijuku na Tabi wa Tomaranai~ (Lyrics)\|STAY GREEN ~Mijuku na Tabi wa Tomaranai~]]''' — ''Can't Stop this Juvenile Journey'', 未熟な旅はとまらない		#'''[[STAY GREEN ~Mijuku na Tabi wa Tomaranai~ (Lyrics)\|STAY GREEN ~Mijuku na Tabi wa Tomaranai~]]''' — ''Can't Stop this Juvenile Journey'', 未熟な旅はとまらない
	#: [[File:a12_01.ogg]] ~~<font color=~~"~~white~~">.~~</font>~~		#: [[File:a12_01.ogg]] As the shortest song on the album but also one of its fastest-paced, "STAY GREEN" only runs for just over three minutes. A version with the chorus attached to the outro can be heard during home video ''[[a BEAUTIFUL REEL. B'z LIVE-GYM 2002 GREEN ~GO★FIGHT★WIN~]]''. Incidentally, while the song was still in demo stages, the phrase "GREEN BOY" was used in the chorus. Although it went unplayed for some time after the album tour, it was revived after eleven years dormant for the hall portion of [[B'z LIVE-GYM Pleasure 2013 -ENDLESS SUMMER-]].
	#'''[[Atsuki Kodou no Hate (Lyrics)\|Atsuki Kodou no Hate]]''' — ''The Result of this Hot Heartbeat'', 熱き鼓動の果て		#'''[[Atsuki Kodou no Hate (Lyrics)\|Atsuki Kodou no Hate]]''' — ''The Result of this Hot Heartbeat'', 熱き鼓動の果て
	#: [[File:a12_02.ogg]] {{Atsuki Kodou no Hate Song}}		#: [[File:a12_02.ogg]] {{Atsuki Kodou no Hate Song}}
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	#: [[File:a12_04.ogg]] Utilized as the opening theme to a female-oriented dating simulation video game titled ''Tokimeki Memorial Girl's Side'', "SIGNAL" was one of the times B'z provided a theme to a video game. Notably, fellow album track "Utsukushiki Sekai" was used as the game's ending theme. In 2012, "[[Into Free -Dangan-]]" was used as the theme to Capcom video game ''Dragon's Dogma'' and became their most recognized song internationally. The full song was originally produced during ''[[ELEVEN]]'' in 2000. When they recorded for this album, Tak inserted a different guitar solo and left the rest intact. The song has [[B'z Songs Never Performed Live\|never performed live]] or collected on any [[B'z Albums#Compilation Albums\|compilation]].		#: [[File:a12_04.ogg]] Utilized as the opening theme to a female-oriented dating simulation video game titled ''Tokimeki Memorial Girl's Side'', "SIGNAL" was one of the times B'z provided a theme to a video game. Notably, fellow album track "Utsukushiki Sekai" was used as the game's ending theme. In 2012, "[[Into Free -Dangan-]]" was used as the theme to Capcom video game ''Dragon's Dogma'' and became their most recognized song internationally. The full song was originally produced during ''[[ELEVEN]]'' in 2000. When they recorded for this album, Tak inserted a different guitar solo and left the rest intact. The song has [[B'z Songs Never Performed Live\|never performed live]] or collected on any [[B'z Albums#Compilation Albums\|compilation]].
	#'''[[SURFIN' 3000 GTR (Lyrics)\|SURFIN' 3000 GTR]]'''		#'''[[SURFIN' 3000 GTR (Lyrics)\|SURFIN' 3000 GTR]]'''
	#: [[File:a12_05.ogg]] ~~<font color=~~"~~white~~">.~~</font>~~		#: [[File:a12_05.ogg]] As with some of the album's other tracks, "SURFIN '3000GTR" was originally created during sessions for previous studio album ''[[ELEVEN]]''. Its original title was "SURFIN' 2000" after the year in which it was recorded. The "GTR" added is a reference to a popular car designation. The original version recorded as a candidate for ''ELEVEN'' had more of a "full band" sound, but the version found here was revised to have more of a digital presence with the drums now being digital beats instead.
	#'''[[Blue Sunshine (Lyrics)\|Blue Sunshine]]'''		#'''[[Blue Sunshine (Lyrics)\|Blue Sunshine]]'''
	#: [[File:a12_06.ogg]] ~~<font color=~~"~~white~~">.~~</font>~~		#: [[File:a12_06.ogg]] Although now a gentle ballad by nature, "Blue Sunshine" originally had a harder, more rock-oriented arrangement. This was changed to the acoustic-laden version found on the album in order to better mesh with the overall tone. The original hard rock version was prepared by [[Shane Gaalaas]] and [[Billy Sheehan]] and featured slightly different lyrics. Unusually, all of the song's live appearances have featured Koshi on acoustic guitar alongside Tak playing the electric guitar part. The song appeared not only on the album tour but later during [[B'z SHOWCASE 2009 -B'z In Your Town-]] and [[B'z LIVE-GYM 2015 -EPIC NIGHT-]] as well.
	#'''[[ultra soul (Lyrics)\|ultra soul (Alternative Guitar Solo ver.)]]'''		#'''[[ultra soul (Lyrics)\|ultra soul (Alternative Guitar Solo ver.)]]'''
	#: [[File:a12_07.ogg]] {{ultra soul Song}} The version of the song here featured a revised guitar solo which would be what Tak opted to perform for numerous [[LIVE-GYM]] shows later. The song has been reworked and revised numerous times since release, with an [[GOLD\|acoustic version]], this alternative guitar solo version, a [[B'z (International EP)\|LIVE-GYM-based studio version]], a [[C'mon\|hard rock version]], and an [[B'z (English Album)\|entirely English version]].		#: [[File:a12_07.ogg]] {{ultra soul Song}} The version of the song here featured a revised guitar solo which would be what Tak opted to perform for numerous [[LIVE-GYM]] shows later. The song has been reworked and revised numerous times since release, with an [[GOLD\|acoustic version]], this alternative guitar solo version, a [[B'z (International EP)\|LIVE-GYM-based studio version]], a [[C'mon\|hard rock version]], and an [[B'z (English Album)\|entirely English version]].
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	#: [[File:a12_08.ogg]] First heard as the ending theme to dating simulation game ''Tokimeki Memorial Girl's Side'' that released a few weeks earlier, "Utsukushiki Sekai" was originally given a demo during the ''[[ELEVEN]]'' sessions but was not completed until "[[ultra soul]]" was recorded in March 2001. Notably, fellow album track "SIGNAL" was used as the aforementioned game's opening theme. While [[B'z Songs Never Performed Live\|never performed live]], the song was used as an [[Ending SE]] for [[B'z LIVE-GYM 2001 "ELEVEN"]].		#: [[File:a12_08.ogg]] First heard as the ending theme to dating simulation game ''Tokimeki Memorial Girl's Side'' that released a few weeks earlier, "Utsukushiki Sekai" was originally given a demo during the ''[[ELEVEN]]'' sessions but was not completed until "[[ultra soul]]" was recorded in March 2001. Notably, fellow album track "SIGNAL" was used as the aforementioned game's opening theme. While [[B'z Songs Never Performed Live\|never performed live]], the song was used as an [[Ending SE]] for [[B'z LIVE-GYM 2001 "ELEVEN"]].
	#'''[[Everlasting (Lyrics)\|Everlasting]]'''		#'''[[Everlasting (Lyrics)\|Everlasting]]'''
	#: [[File:a12_09.ogg]] ~~<font color=~~"~~white~~">.~~</font>~~		#: [[File:a12_09.ogg]] Used as their second ''Detective Conan'' film theme—this one for the sixth entry subtitled ''The Phantom of Baker Street''—"Everlasting" was originally a looser power ballad. Later in production, strings were added to give it its present sound. A ballad single from August 2001 titled "[[GOLD]]" was not included on this album due to the presence of this song, with Tak feeling the album did not need both due to this one being particularly relevant at the time due to its [[B'z Tie-in Promotions\|tie-in promotion]]. Both songs would be included later in the year on ''[[The Ballads ~Love & B'z~]]'' which is the only [[B'z Albums#Compilation Albums\|compilation]] on which this song was collected.
	#'''[[FOREVER MINE (Lyrics)\|FOREVER MINE]]'''		#'''[[FOREVER MINE (Lyrics)\|FOREVER MINE]]'''
	#: [[File:a12_10.ogg]] ~~<font color=~~"~~white~~">.~~</font>~~		#: [[File:a12_10.ogg]] A fast-paced, kenetic rock song with digital drums, "FOREVER MINE" combines hard rock with a labyrinthine romance. The track underwent numerous reversions during recording, with one version being described as akin to 70's-style disco before they decided on the released version. Tak also said this track and "SURFIN' 3000GTR" were his favorites from the album. Due to its pace and complex, tiring guitar fretwork, Tak once jokingly lamented, "Why did I make such a difficult song?" The song was not performed on the album tour but was performed twice as part of [[B'z LIVE-GYM 2008 "ACTION"]] which remain its only live appearances to date.
	#'''[[The Spiral (Lyrics)\|The Spiral]]'''		#'''[[The Spiral (Lyrics)\|The Spiral]]'''
	#: [[File:a12_11.ogg]] The song has [[B'z Songs Never Performed Live\|never performed live]] or collected on any [[B'z Albums#Compilation Albums\|compilation]].		#: [[File:a12_11.ogg]] As a song that alternates between being a proper ballad and driven rock song, "The Spiral" is an interesting entry in the B'z discography. The ballad and rock parts of the song are alternated until the song ends with only Koshi's vocals. The song has [[B'z Songs Never Performed Live\|never performed live]] or collected on any [[B'z Albums#Compilation Albums\|compilation]].
	#'''[[GO★FIGHT★WIN (Lyrics)\|GO★FIGHT★WIN]]'''		#'''[[GO★FIGHT★WIN (Lyrics)\|GO★FIGHT★WIN]]'''
	#: [[File:a12_12.ogg]] ~~<font color=~~"~~white~~">.~~</font>~~		#: [[File:a12_12.ogg]] While occasional support member [[Hideo Yamaki]] was credited with playing drums on the track, almost all of the drumming is programmed with his contribution being solely the live cymbals. Before the album title was decided and added later, the tour was originally to be titled B'z LIVE-GYM 2002 "~GO★FIGHT★WIN~". Additionally, while the album closed with this song here, it was used to open the [[B'z LIVE-GYM 2002 "GREEN ~GO★FIGHT★WIN~"\|LIVE-GYM tour]]. Although the song has not been [[B'z Albums#Compilation Albums\|compiled elsewhere]] in the years since, it was revived for [[B'z SHOWCASE 2007 -B'z In Your Town-]].

	== Reversion history ==		== Reversion history ==