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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Best of LinQ

LinQ (pronounced "link") is a Japanese girl group formed in 2011. Their name stands for "Love in Qyushu", in reference to their hometown of Fukuoka, on the island of Kyushu. They are managed by IQ Project.

About the Group:

LinQ is a coined word inspired by the initials of "Love in Kyushu", and aims to become a group that can connect various people, things, regions and countries through idol activities, and to become a "bridge of smiles". Named with the thought of. 12 years since their debut in 2011 . LinQ, which has repeatedly changed and evolved and has always transformed into a new figure, was formed in April this year for 12 years, welcomed two 11th generation members in January, and has been active as an eight-member system since March 1st. An idol group that represents Kyushu under the slogan of "Bridge of smiles! "

Current Members:

The current line-up consists of 8 members. Overall they have had more than 60 members perform spanning 9 generations.

Other Notable Members:

Maki Itoh
Manami Sakura
Ayano Yamano
Kana Fukuyama
MYU
Chisa Ando
Asaka Sakai
Maina Kohinata
Chiaki Sara Yoshikawa

Oricon Charts:

Their 8th Single "Colorful Days" released on Jan 22, 2014 peaked at #2 on the Oricon Charts. Similarly, 6th Single "Chime ga Owareba" charted #3 and 5th Single "CHIKU-TAKU/ Going My Way" charted #5, both released in 2013.

Top 10 Songs of LinQ

Best Songs of LinQ:

Love in Qushu ~LinQ Daiichigakusho~ (2012)

Shining Star

Great song with some good guitar work and booming bass. Another mature performance.

Supreme (2016)

Supreme

Great party song! Gets you right into the groove. Slightly drifts towards Kawaii singing but the tempo is maintained making it another brilliant Powerful JPop modern dance track.

Bariuma!LinQooking (2019)

Bouken

Simply blown away by this song. It's freaking awesome! Brilliant vocals, superb guitar work, amazing solo riffs (last half), booming bass with trumpets blowing. You can't stop adoring this for its brilliance. Mature performance. The Best and a Great Feel Good Song.

I Am ..

Very Nogizaka46 ish kind of song. Excellent vocal work, very mature performance. No Kawaii Cute Shit!

Susume ShounenShoujyo - EP (2019)

Zettai Alright

This is a AKB48 type of song the way it sounds. Some guitar work is similar to Iiwake Maybe. The later parts have some European influence. It's a OK song.

Love in Qyushu, Vol. 1 (2019)

Hajime Mashite

Good song.

Winter Magic (2022)

Winter Magic

Typical Idol song with great Christmas tunes. Could have been great if the vocals were mature, couple of members with child like voice derail the flow of vocals. Its like babies and toddlers singing among adult Chorus. That is the whole point of being an Idol. Be Cute .. Kawaii... It lacks the mature singing to some of its predecessors. Nevertheless, another great song with brighten your mood.

All songs available on iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify and on leading music stores.

Discography

The group has released a total of 20 Singles, 16 Digital Singles, 1 Music Card, 1 Mini Album, 1 Best Album and 4 Major Albums.

Albums

[2012.04.18] Love in Qushu ~LinQ Dai Ichi Gakushou~ (Love in Qushu~LinQ 第一楽章~; Love in Qushu~LinQ First Movement~) Vol. 1 & Vol. 2

[2014.03.26] AWAKE ~LinQ Dai ni Gakushou~ (AWAKE～LinQ 第二楽章～; AWAKE~LinQ Second Movement~)

[2015.11.25] FRONTIER ~LinQ Dai San Gakushou~ (Frontier～LinQ 第三楽章～; Frontier～LinQ Third Movement~)

Best Albums

[2019.01.30] Bariuma! LinQooking (バリうま!LinQooking)

Mini Albums

[2019.11.13] anytime

Singles

[2011.06.27] Hajimemashite (ハジメマシテ; Nice to Meet You)

[2011.11.09] Calorie Nante (カロリーなんて; Calories)

[2012.02.29] Sakura Kajitsu / sakura Monogatari (さくら果実/sakura物語; Cherry Blossom Fruit/cherry blossom Story)

[2012.07.18] Shiawase no Energy / Matsuri no Yoru ~ Kimi wo Suki ni Natta Hi~ (シアワセのエナジー/祭りの夜～君を好きになった日～; Happiness Energy/Night Festival ~ The Day I Fell in Love With You)

[2013.01.30] CHIKU-TAKU / Going My Way! (CHIKU-TAKU/ゴーイングマイウェイ!; CHIKU-TAKU / Going My Way!)

[2013.04.17] Chime ga Owareba (チャイムが終われば; When the Chime Has Finished)

[2013.08.07] HANABI!!

[2014.01.22] Colorful Days (カラフルデイズ)

[2014.07.30] Natsu Koi (ナツコイ; Summer Love)

[2014.09.24] Wessai!! Gassai!! (ウェッサイ!!ガッサイ!!)

[2015.04.29] Hare Hare☆Parade (ハレハレ☆パレード)

[2015.09.09] LinQuest ~Yagate Densetsu e… (LinQuest～やがて伝説へ・・・; LinQuest ~Soon to be Legendary... )

[2016.03.23] Supreme

[2016.09.28] Furusato Japon (ふるさとジャポン; Hometown Japon)

[2017.02.22] Makenaizo (負けないぞ; Never Give Up)

[2017.05.03] Treasure (トレジャー)