Phenomenon (Monsta X album)
Phenomenon is the second Japanese-language studio album of the South Korean boy group Monsta X. It was released on August 21, 2019 by Universal Music Japan. Background and release. The album was announced on June 18, 2019 as a surprise announcement, following a live performance. The album contains nine main tracks, with special tracks varying by versions. The album included two previously released Japanese versions of Korean title tracks "Alligator" and "Shoot Out". The album, with the exception of the Japanese versions of "Alligator" and "Shoot Out", presented a different sound from Monsta X's  previous album "Take.2 We Are Here", with less of the EDM focused style, and a more aggressive tone. The title track "X-Phenomenon" was pre-released on July 15, 2019 ahead of the album's full release. A music video was simultaneously released for the song. Like their previous Japanese album, the album was released in three versions for the physical release; a regular version, and limited editions A and B. The regular version has the special song "Thriller", limited edition A has "Champagne", and limited edition B has "Polaroid". In August and September 2019, following the release of the  album, Monsta X held a Japanese tour. Commercial performance. "Livin' It Up" and the Japanese versions of "Alligator" and "Shoot Out" were all certified gold singles by the RIAJ. The album sold more than 56,000 copies in Japan, and debuted at number two on both Oricon Albums Chart and "Billboard Japan" Hot Albums chart.