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Girls & Peace

Girls' Generation II
~Girls & Peace~
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Studio album by Girls' Generation
Released November 28, 2012
Recorded April–October 2012
Genre
Length 40:45
Language Japanese
Label Nayutawave, Universal Music
Producer
Girls' Generation chronology
The Boys
(2011)
Girls' Generation II: Girls & Peace
(2012)
I Got a Boy
(2013)
Singles from Girls' Generation II: Girls & Peace
  1. "Paparazzi"
    Released: June 27, 2012
  2. "Oh!"
    Released: September 26, 2012
  3. "Flower Power"
    Released: November 21, 2012
Professional ratings
Review scores
Source Rating
Rolling Stone Japan 3.5/5 stars
Time Out 2/5 stars

Girls' Generation II ~Girls & Peace~ is the second Japanese album (fifth overall) by South Korean girl group Girls' Generation. It was released on November 28, 2012 through Nayutawave Records. Girls & Peace is the first release by all the members since their third Korean studio album "The Boys" (2011), after the group entered a semi-hiatus to pursue solo activities in South Korea, in which time Girls' Generation-TTS, the group's first subunit, was created. Continuing the electro-influenced sound from their first Japanese album, Girls & Peace features a wide range of contribution from producers, including long-time collaborator, Kenzie, as well as multiple new producers such as Miles Walker, Deekay and Dapo Torimiro. The album sold over 116,000 copies in its first week, reaching the third spot on the Oricon Album chart, and has since received a Platinum certification from the RIAJ.

Three singles were released prior to the release of the album: "Paparazzi" reached the top of the Japan Hot 100, with "Oh!" also peaking at the same spot as well as number-one on the Oricon chart. "Flower Power" peaked at number six on the Hot 100 and number five on the Oricon chart. The group promoted the album and its singles through various Japanese music and variety shows including Hey! Hey! Hey! Music Champ and Music Lovers, as well as promoting through their Second Japanese Tour throughout February and April 2013.


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