"COMMUNICATION" is Hitomi Takahashi's 4th single under the Sony Records (gr8! records) label. The single was released in only one format on July 12, 2006, nearly eight months after her last single Aozora no NAMIDA.
"COMMUNICATION" is Hitomi's fourth single, and, as of now, is her least successful single. "COMMUNICATION", the a-side, was being used as the ending theme song for the Japanese TV show "MUSIC FIGHTER" during the month of July 2006. Like her past single "evergreen", this single has failed to enter the Daily Top 20 on the Oricon Charts, and even failed to enter the Weekly Top 30, its position being a weak #60. Most fans blame this on the lack of promotion Sony gave this single; an example being that there were no TV performances. However, it ranked at #6 on the "This Week's Sony Music, CD Chart! Best 10
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The first two tracks were produced by ex-JUDY AND MARY member TAKUYA, and the 3rd track was originally sung by Magokoro Brothers. The entire single is described as a "new breed rock", which includes the genres of rock, emo, punk, and reggae.
Sample of the translated lyrics::I want us to laugh; I want to believe, even if I'm in pain because of it:I want to understand it more with you; I can't hold in this communication:It's still not enough, nothing is enough; I want to continue to progress:When I step forward, the scenery will change; it needs to start, communication
The PV, promotional video, for "COMMUNICATION" aired on the channel MO-N SAKIDORI on June 29, 2006 at midnight. Like her last two PVs, this PV was directed by AT, and was filmed at Saitama University. In this PV, which is much more simple than her previous PVs, both Hitomi and her band are showcased in a white room with glass windows in the background. The first half of the PV has Hitomi singing in front of a microphone with large speakers behind her; the camera is constantly switching its view on Hitomi. The next half of the PV shows Hitomi singing around many light bulbs, with the band playing behind her. From there, the PV switches scenes from the white room to the dark room with light bulbs surrounding Hitomi.
