Ja, Zoo | ||||
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Released | November 21, 1998 | |||
Recorded | 1997–1998 | |||
Studio | Sunset Sound Studio, Record Plant Studios, Ocean Way Studio, Los Angeles[citation needed] | |||
Genre | Alternative rock, industrial rock | |||
Length | 58:28 | |||
Label | Universal Victor | |||
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Ja, Zoo is the third album by Japanese musician hide, released on November 21, 1998. It is also his last studio album as he died on May 2 while recording it, and the only one released under the name hide with Spread Beaver.
It is his best-selling album, reaching number 2 on the Oricon Albums Chart and being certified Triple Platinum by the RIAJ for sales over 1.2 million. It was also named "Rock Album of the Year" at the 13th Japan Gold Disc Awards, while its single "Pink Spider" was named "Song of the Year".