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| Released | November 14, 1992 | |||
| Recorded | 1992 | |||
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| Length | 53:53 | |||
| Label | Epic Records Japan | |||
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The Swinging Star is the fifth studio album by Japanese band Dreams Come True. It was released on November 14, 1992, by Epic Records Japan. It was their first release in about a year since their previous album, Million Kisses (1991). All of the album's lyrics were solely penned by frontwoman Miwa Yoshida, while its songs were arranged by her bandmate Masato Nakamura. The Swinging Star is a doo-wop, pop, blue-eyed soul, and R&B record, with elements of jazz and disco music.
The Swinging Star received positive reviews from most music critics, whom praised the production and Yoshida's vocal performance. Commercially, the album was a huge success in Japan, ascending to number one on the Oricon Albums Chart. It was the fastest-selling album based on first week sales at the time, and sold over 3.2 million units in Japan, making it the 17th best-selling album in that region. The success of the album garnered Dreams Come True the Japan Record Award for "Best Album."
To promote the album the band released two singles. The album's lead single, "Kessen wa Kinyōbi," was released on September 19, 1992; it became a massive success, becoming their first million-selling single and becoming their second chart-topper on the Oricon Singles Chart. "Haretara Ii ne" was released as the second and final single on October 21, 1992; it also became a success, reaching number one and selling over 685,000 copies. To further promote this album, the band embarked on a concert tour called Dreams Come True Concert Tour The Swinging Star from January 28 to April 18, 1993.