{{Infobox album | name = Supreme Show | type = studio | artist = Ami Suzuki | cover = SupremeShowDVD.jpg | caption = DVD and streaming cover (promoted by Avex Trax)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://avex.jp/ami/discography/|title=Discography|publisher=Ami Suzuki's website (via Avex Trax|accessdate=February 1, 2024|language=Japanese}}</ref> | alt = | released = November 12, 2008 | recorded = April–September 2008 | studio = Avex Studios | genre = {{hlist|Club|dance|disco|electronic}} | length = {{Duration|m=56|s=00}} | language = {{hlist|Japanese|English}} | label = Avex Trax | producer = Yasutaka Nakata | prev_title = Dolce | prev_year = 2008 | next_title = Blooming | next_year = 2011 | misc = {{Singles | name = Supreme Show | type = studio | single1 = One | single1date = June 18, 2008 | single2 = Can't Stop the Disco | single2date = September 24, 2008 }} }} '''''Supreme Show''''' is the seventh studio album by Japanese singer Ami Suzuki. Avex Trax distributed it in CD and DVD formats on November 12, 2008. It was released ten months after her previous studio album, ''Dolce'', and was promoted to commemorate the singer's tenth career anniversary. Yasutaka Nakata, who had previously appeared as a featured artist and produced on ''Dolce'', handled the album in its entirety. Crafted to re-invent her sound and image, ''Supreme Show'' is an electronic album with additional dance notes, and includes tracks in English and Japanese language.
Commercially, ''Supreme Show'' had moderate success. In Japan, it peaked at number 16 on the Oricon Albums Chart, her highest-charting album since ''Around the World'' (2005). Nevertheless, it sold more than 13,000 units in the region. Avex Trax promoted the album with two singles, "One" and "Can't Stop the Disco," which received moderate success in Japan. In addition, she began two birthday-themed concert shows in Japan, as well as performing as a disc jockey in various clubs across the country. In addition, she performed at A-Nation live shows throughout Japan.
==Background and development== Suzuki released ''Dolce'', her sixth studio album, on February 8, 2008.<ref>{{cite AV media notes|title=Dolce|year=2008|type=liner notes|publisher=Avex Trax|id=AVCD-23431}}</ref> It was the second and final instalment in her "Join" collaborations, in which she collaborated with a number of producers while crediting them as featured artists. Compared to her previous efforts, the album did not perform as well commercially, only reaching the top forty of Japan's Oricon Albums Chart and becoming her worst-performing studio album.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/254573/products/747269/1/|title=Dolce - Ami Suzuki|publisher=Oricon|accessdate=February 1, 2024|language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/254573/rank/album/|title=鈴木亜美のランキング情報 - 合算ランキング - CDランキング|publisher=Oricon|accessdate=February 1, 2024|language=Japanese}}</ref> Furthermore, the majority of the album's singles did not perform well.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/254573/products/718815/1/|title=Free Free/Super Music Maker - Ami Suzuki|publisher=Oricon|accessdate=February 1, 2024|language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/254573/products/736501/1/|title=Potential Breakup Song - Ami Suzuki|publisher=Oricon|accessdate=February 1, 2024|language=Japanese}}</ref> Despite the album's poor performance, Suzuki continued to work on new music, with reports of a new album surfaced in September of that year.<ref name="Jame">{{cite web|url=http://www.jame-world.com/us/news-37014-ami-suzuki-s-upcoming-album.html|title=Ami Suzuki's Upcoming Album|publisher=Jame World|date=September 12, 2008|accessdate=February 1, 2024}}</ref>
Suzuki confirmed that he would release another studio in 2008, titled ''Supreme Show''.<ref name="Jame"/> According to Suzuki, she wanted to "re-invent" herself for the new album, so Avex Trax enlisted Japanese producer Yasutaka Nakata to help create music. Suzuki stated in an interview with ''The Japan Times'', "I was wondering what kind of music would fit me now, and as I searched, I realised that house and electro really fits me."<ref name="JapanTimes">{{cite web|first=Robert|last=Michael Poole|url=http://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2008/11/20/music/you-and-whose-ami/#.Vqldnyp97IV|title=You and whose Ami?|newspaper=The Japan Times|date=November 12, 2008|accessdate=February 1, 2024}}</ref> She later discussed Nakata's involvement with the record and her feelings about her new music style, stating; “People may wonder which form is the one I enjoy the most, or which one fits me best, but at this time I can say with confidence that this electro style is great for me."<ref name="JapanTimes"/>
Nakata, who also produced songs for ''Dolce'', oversaw the entire album; he was listed as ''Supreme Show'''s sole producer, composer, and arranger, with Suzuki co-writing the song "Love Mail".<ref name="SupremeShow">''Supreme Show'' formats below: *{{cite AV media notes|title=Supreme Show|year=2008|type=liner notes|publisher=Avex Trax|id=AVCD-23708/B}} *{{cite AV media notes|title=Supreme Show|year=2008|type=liner notes|publisher=Avex Trax|id=AVCD-23709}} *{{cite AV media notes|title=Supreme Show|year=2008|type=liner notes|publisher=Avex Trax|id=AVC1-23710}}</ref> Additionally, Max Matsuura served as executive producer. The majority of the album was recorded in various studios throughout Tokyo, Japan, where Nakata mixed and mastered it.<ref name="SupremeShow"/> ''Supreme Show'' is a club-oriented disco album with dance music and electronic elements.<ref name="CDJournal">{{cite web |url=https://artist.cdjournal.com/d/supreme-show/4108090914|title=Ami Suzuki / Supreme Show|magazine=CDJournal|accessdate=February 1, 2024|language=Japanese}}</ref> Michael Poole compared the album to that of Australian singer Kylie Minogue, believing it to be her "comeback" album.<ref name="JapanTimes"/> Furthermore, Suzuki provided "robotic" vocals on some of the tracks, and some songs ("Ten," "Climb to the Top") were performed in English.<ref name="CDJournal"/>
==Promotion== Two singles were released from the album. On June 18, 2008, Avex Trax released the lead single, "One".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cdjournal.com/main/news/suzuki-ami/19259|title=Suzuki Ami, Yasutaka Nakata (capsule) announced the new single of the participants!|magazine=CDJournal|date=July 8, 2008|accessdate=February 1, 2024|language=Japanese}}</ref> The physical editions of the single included the album track "A Token of Love" and mixes of both songs, as well as an additional DVD format containing the music video for "One".<ref>"One" formats listed below: *{{cite AV media notes|title=One|year=2008|type=liner notes|publisher=Avex Trax|id=AVCD-31436}} *{{cite AV media notes|title=One|year=2008|type=liner notes|publisher=Avex Trax|id=AVCD-31435/B}}</ref> The song received favourable reviews from music critics, and peaked at number 17 on the Oricon Singles Chart, and three ''Billboard Japan'' charts: 47 on the Japan Hot 100, 27 on the Hot Singles Sales, and 67 on the Radio Songs.<ref>Chart positions for "One": *{{cite web|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/254573/products/767601/1/|title=One - Ami Suzuki|publisher=Oricon|accessdate=February 1, 2024|language=Japanese}} *{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=hot100&year=2008&month=07&day=21|title=Billboard Japan Hot 100 Chart|magazine=Billboard Japan|date=July 21, 2008|accessdate=February 1, 2024|language=Japanese}} *{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=radio_songs&year=2008&month=07&day=21|title=Billboard Hot Radio Songs|magazine=Billboard Japan|date=July 21, 2008|accessdate=February 1, 2024|language=Japanese}} *{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=sales&year=2008&month=07&day=14|title=Billboard Japan Hot Singles Chart|magazine=Billboard Japan|date=July 14, 2008|accessdate=February 1, 2024|language=Japanese}}</ref> "Can't Stop the Disco" was the album's second single, released on September 24, 2008. The physical versions included both the album tracks "Climb to the Top" and "Super Music Maker".<ref>"Can't Stop the Disco" formats listed below: *{{cite AV media notes|title=Can't Stop the Disco|year=2008|type=liner notes|publisher=Avex Trax|id=AVCD-31483}} *{{cite AV media notes|title=Can't Stop the Disco|year=2008|type=liner notes|publisher=Avex Trax|id=AVCD-31482/B}}</ref> It also received positive feedback and reached number seventeen on the Oricon Singles Chart, 47 on the Hot 100 chart, 37 on the Hot Singles Sales, and 54 on the Radio Songs.<ref>Chart positions for "Can't Stop the Disco": *{{cite web|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/254573/products/777439/1/|title=Can't Stop the Disco - Ami Suzuki|publisher=Oricon|accessdate=February 1, 2024|language=Japanese}} *{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=hot100&year=2008&month=10&day=6|title=Billboard Japan Hot 100 Chart|magazine=Billboard Japan|date=October 6, 2008|accessdate=February 1, 2024|language=Japanese}} *{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=radio_songs&year=2008&month=10&day=6|title=Billboard Hot Radio Songs|magazine=Billboard Japan|date=October 6, 2008|accessdate=February 1, 2024|language=Japanese}} *{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=sales&year=2008&month=10&day=6|title=Billboard Japan Hot Singles Chart|magazine=Billboard Japan|date=October 6, 2008|accessdate=February 1, 2024|language=Japanese}}</ref>
She also promoted the album by hosting One Party, a promotional event that included live performances in honour of Suzuki's 10-year career anniversary.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://iflyer.tv/en/event/27887/|title=Ami Suzuki 10th year One Release party!!|publisher=iFlyer.tv|date=July 5, 2008|accessdate=January 13, 2016|language=Japanese}}</ref> Suzuki performed "One" on the annual 2008 A-nation concert tour of Japan.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.jp/nation08~avex-ALL-CAST-SPECIAL-LIVE/dp/tracks/B001GHPZQK/ref=dp_tracks_all_1#disc_1|title=A-Nation'08 All Cast Live Performances|publisher=Amazon|accessdate=February 1, 2024|language=Japanese}}</ref> Suzuki worked as a disc jockey on the Club Asia DJ tour, which was documented on the album's DVD versions.<ref name="SupremeShow"/> In addition, she hosted two birthday-themed shows in Shibuya, Tokyo, during which she performed the majority of the album's tracks; "Climb to the Top" was a pole dancing performance.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hotexpress.co.jp/live_report/suzukiami_090208/|title=Supreme Show and Countdown Live Show: Live Report|publisher=Hot Express|date=February 8, 2009|accessdate=February 1, 2024|language=Japanese}}</ref> The following year, she expanded the tour to her Ami Suzuki Anniversary show.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hotexpress.co.jp/live_report/100326_ami/|title=Ami Suzuki Anniversary Tour: Live Report|publisher=Hot Express|date=February 8, 2010|accessdate=February 1, 2024|language=Japanese}}</ref>
==Release and reception== ''Supreme Show'' was released in Japan by Avex Trax on November 12, 2008, in a variety of formats. The album was released on CD, with two DVD versions available: the standard edition, which included music videos for "One" and "Can't Stop the Disco," as well as Suzuki's DJ performance at Club Asia, and a second DVD, which included performances at Cruising Party and Club Asia.<ref name="SupremeShow"/> The first-press editions included a card sleeve and a bonus poster.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/AVCD-23709|title=Supreme Show Ami Suzuki CD Album|website=CDJapan|accessdate=February 1, 2024|language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/AVCD-23708|title=Supreme Show [CD+DVD] Ami Suzuki CD Album|website=CDJapan|accessdate=February 1, 2024|language=Japanese}}</ref> Avex Trax later released the album in digital and streaming formats.<ref name="AppleMusic">{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/jp/album/supreme-show/294916109|title=Supreme Show - Ami Suzuki|publisher=Apple Music|accessdate=February 1, 2024|language=Japanese}}</ref><ref name="Spotify">{{cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/6UKumKyvt67sBotBuZoQwO|title=Supreme Show - Album by Ami Suzuki|publisher=Spotify|accessdate=February 1, 2024|language=Japanese}}</ref> Takaki Kumada, a Japanese photographer and designer, captured all four cover sleeves for ''Supreme Show'', while Masaru Yoshikawa designed the booklet and photo shoot.<ref name="SupremeShow"/>
The Japanese music magazine ''CDJournal'' gave ''Supreme Show'' a positive review, praising the albums sound and Nakata's involvement; the reviewed labeled the album "refreshing".<ref name="CDJournal"/> The album's commercial performance was moderate. In Japan, the album debuted at number 16 on the Oricon Albums Chart, selling 8,748 copies in its first week, making it her first top twenty album since ''Around the World'' (2005).<ref name="Oricon">{{cite web|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/254573/products/786956/1/|title=Supreme Show - Ami Suzuki|publisher=Oricon|accessdate=February 1, 2024|language=Japanese}}</ref><ref name="Sales">{{cite web|title=オリコンランキング情報サービス「you大樹」|url=http://ranking.oricon.co.jp|publisher=Oricon|url-access=subscription|accessdate=February 1, 2024|language=Japanese}}</ref> It spent four weeks on the charts and sold 13,094 copies, slightly more than her previous albums.<ref name="Oricon"/><ref name="Sales"/> ''Supreme Show'' debuted at number 24 on the ''Billboard Japan'' Top Albums Sales Chart, becoming the fifth highest entry that week. It fell to 66 in its second charting week, but remained in the top 100 for two weeks in total.<ref name="Billboard">{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=top_albums&year=2008&month=12&day=1|title=Japan Billboard Top Albums Sales Chart|magazine=Billboard Japandate=November 24, 2008|accessdate=February 1, 2024|language=Japanese}}</ref>
==Track listing== All songs written and composed by Yasutaka Nakata, except "Love Mail" was co-written by Suzuki.<ref name="SupremeShow"/> {{tracklist | headline = ''Supreme Show'' track list | total_length = 56:00 | title1 = Ten | length1 = 4:58 | title2 = Can't Stop the Disco | length2 = 5:24 | title3 = Climb up to the Top | length3 = 6:33 | title4 = Super Music Maker | note4 = SA'08S / A mix | length4 = 5:16 | title5 = Mysterious | length5 = 4:34 | title6 = Change My Life | length6 = 3:29 | title7 = Love Mail | length7 = 5:07 | title8 = A Token of Love | length8 = 6:09 | title9 = True | length9 = 4:45 | title10 = Flower | length10 = 4:10 | title11 = One | length11 = 5:35 }} {{tracklist | headline = DVD track list<ref name="SupremeShow"/> | title1 = One | note1 = music video | length1 = | title2 = Can't Stop the Disco | note2 = music video | length2 = | title3 = The First DJ Play at Club Asia | length3 = }} {{tracklist | headline = Mu-mo-exclusive DVD track list<ref name="SupremeShow"/> | title1 = Cruising Party | length1 = | title2 = Live performances at Club Asia | length2 = }}
==Personnel== Personnel details were sourced from the ''Distance'' liner notes booklet.<ref name="SupremeShow"/> {{div col begin}} *Ami Suzuki – vocals, background vocals, song writing *Yasutaka Nakata – song writing, producing, composing, arranging, engineer, mixing, recorded by *Takuji Koga – A&R *Masaru Yoshikawa – art direction, design *Masahiro Nakawaki – art direction *Max Matsuura – executive producer *Takaki Kumada – album photography *Yoshihiro Seki – promotion supervisor *Avex Trax – Suzuki's record label and management *Avex Entertainment Inc. – Suzuki's distribution label *Contemode – Nakata's distribution label, co-rights {{div col end}}
==Charts== {|class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center" !scope="col"|Chart (2008) !scope="col"|Peak<br />position |- !scope="row"|Japanese Albums (''Billboard Japan'')<ref name="Billboard"/> | 24 |- !scope="row"|Japanese Albums (Oricon)<ref name="Oricon"/> | 16 |- |}
==Release history== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" ! scope="col"| Region ! scope="col"| Date ! scope="col"| Format(s) ! scope="col"| Label ! scope="col"| {{abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |- ! scope="row"| Japan | November 12, 2008 | {{hlist|CD|DVD}} | rowspan="2"| Avex Trax | <ref name="SupremeShow"/> |- ! scope="row"| Various | N/A | {{hlist|Digital download|streaming}} | <ref name="AppleMusic"/><ref name="Spotify"/> |}
==See also== *Ami Suzuki discography
==References== {{reflist}}
==External links== *[http://avex.jp/ami/discography/detail.php?id=1000976 ''Supreme Show''] – Ami Suzuki's Official website.
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