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Psychic File I
EP by
Psychic Fever from Exile Tribe
ReleasedMay 17, 2023
GenreJ-pop
Length23:07
Language
  • Japanese
  • English
LabelLDH Records
Psychic Fever from Exile Tribe chronology
P.C.F
(2022) 		Psychic File I
(2023) 		99.9 Psychic Radio
(2024)

Psychic File I is the first mini-album by Psychic Fever from Exile Tribe. It was released on May 17, 2023, by LDH Records.[1]

The album was released in three formats: a limited first press edition with CD + Blu-ray + 24-page lyric photo book, a limited first press edition with CD + DVD + 24-page lyric photo book, and a regular edition with CD only.[1]

The title reflects a "scientific" vibe, with the album incorporating new production methods and sound experimentation inspired by their post-debut activities in Asia, especially in Thailand.[2]

The album consists of seven tracks, featuring the lead song "BAKU BAKU" with a synth-pop sound, "To The Top feat. DVI" overseen by Thai rapper F.HERO, "Highlights" with elements of Jersey Club, "Asymmetry" offering a mid-tempo alternative R&B style, and "Up and Down" delivering an up-tempo track with a trendy vibe.[3]

In addition, this release includes the songs "ForEVER" and "Nice & Slow", for which members of the group participated in lyric writing for the first time. These tracks are said to express the group's worldview and their feelings toward fans.[3]

Music media outlet Real Sound praised the album as "an ambitious attempt that leverages their experiences in Thailand and the love of music by the seven members," analyzing it as a turning point marking the group's step onto a new stage.[4]

Background

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Starting in September 2022, PSYCHIC FEVER spent approximately six months based in Thailand after their debut, engaging in performances and media appearances locally. Inspired by the stimulation they received through these overseas activities, the production of this album, "PSYCHIC FILE I", proceeded, and those influences are reflected in the music.[5]

Moreover, the group's members took on lyric writing for the first time. The song "ForEVER" expresses their gratitude to fans who have supported them since their debut.[6][5]

Promotion and performances

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The lead song "BAKU BAKU" was released in advance on April 10, 2023, along with its music video.[7]

The song was chosen as the ending theme for Fuji TV’s morning program "Mezamashi 8" in April and May.[8]

After the album's release, the group performed "BAKU BAKU" on TBS’s "CDTV Live! Live!" during a special segment titled “Night Fest.”[9]

During their first solo live tour, "PSYCHIC FEVER LIVE TOUR 2023 ‘P.C.F’", which began in June 2023, tracks from this EP were included in the main setlists and performed at each venue.[10]

Track listing

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No.TitleLyricsMusicLength
1."BAKU BAKU"ELIONESOFTSERVEBOY・SQVARE・Ryan Kim・el ja3:33
2."Highlights"ELIONEJIGG・fiction.　2:45
3."アシンメトリー"ELIONEJIGG・fiction.　3:14
4."Nice & Slow"KOKORO・WEESA・TSURUGI・RYOGA・REN・JIMMY・RYUSHIN・ELIONEGabriel Brandes・Alex Karlsson・Fabian Torsson　3:05
5."Up and Down"彩-xi-FAST LANE・RICO GREENE　3:16
6."To The Top feat. DVI"NINO・Ben Bizzy・Prong Praison・Archy・MINYMYNX・TAMPNINO・Ben Bizzy・Prong Praison・Archy・MINYMYNX・TAMP3:24
7."ForEVER"KOKORO , WEESA , TSURUGI , RYOGA , JIMMY , REN , ELIONE , RYUSHINSean Michael Alexander・SQVARE・SOFTSERVEBOY3:48
Total length:23:07

Chart performance

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Psychic File I debuted at number 3 on the Oricon Weekly Albums Ranking in its first week.[11]

It also ranked third on Billboard Japan's Top Albums Sales chart, selling an estimated 29,401 copies that week.[12]

In the year-end charts, it placed 94th on the Oricon Annual Album Ranking and 93rd on the Billboard Japan Annual Album Sales Chart.[13][14]

References

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  1. ^ a b "PSYCHIC FEVER「PSYCHIC FILE I」(2023-05-17 ALBUM)". LDH Records OFFICIAL SITE (in Japanese). 2023-03-05. Retrieved 2025-05-16.
  2. ^ "PSYCHIC FEVER、1st EP『PSYCHIC FILE I』のリリースが決定". THE FIRST TIMES (in Japanese). Retrieved 2025-05-16.
  3. ^ a b "1st EP「PSYCHIC FILE Ⅰ」収録内容解禁！". LDH Records OFFICIAL SITE (in Japanese). 2023-03-24. Retrieved 2025-05-16.
  4. ^ "PSYCHIC FEVER、タイでの経験＆7人の音楽愛を活かした挑戦的な試み 初の単独ツアーへの意気込みも明かす". Real Sound｜リアルサウンド (in Japanese). 2023-06-04. Retrieved 2025-05-16.
  5. ^ a b "PSYCHIC FEVER、作詞曲でファンへの感謝を表現「皆さんからのコメントがすごく支えに」". マイナビニュース (in Japanese). 2023-05-29. Retrieved 2025-05-16.
  6. ^ Times, Liveen (2023-04-03). "PSYCHIC FEVER 1st EPリード曲「BAKU BAKU」が 「めざまし8」 EDテーマソングに!". Liveen Times (in Japanese). Retrieved 2025-05-16.
  7. ^ "1st EP「PSYCHIC FILE I」リード曲 「BAKU BAKU」の MUSIC VIDEO が公開！". LDH Records OFFICIAL SITE (in Japanese). 2023-04-10. Retrieved 2025-05-16.
  8. ^ "フジテレビ系列「めざまし8」エンディングテーマソングにPSYCHIC FEVER「BAKU BAKU」が決定！ | NEWS". EXILE TRIBE mobile (in Japanese). Retrieved 2025-05-16.
  9. ^ "『CDTVライブ！ライブ！』ナイトフェスOA決定！MAZZEL、PSYCHIC FEVER、DXTEEN、藤原さくらら8組が出演". THE FIRST TIMES (in Japanese). Retrieved 2025-05-16.
  10. ^ "PSYCHIC FEVER、1st EP『PSYCHIC FILE Ⅰ』リリース 最新アー写＆ジャケ写も公開". Real Sound｜リアルサウンド (in Japanese). 2023-03-06. Retrieved 2025-05-16.
  11. ^ "PSYCHIC FILE I | PSYCHIC FEVER from EXILE TRIBE". ORICON NEWS (in Japanese). Retrieved 2025-05-16.
  12. ^ "Billboard Japan Top Albums Sales | Charts". Billboard JAPAN (in Japanese). Retrieved 2025-05-16.
  13. ^ "2023年度 オリコン年間 アルバムランキング 91～100位". ORICON NEWS (in Japanese). Retrieved 2025-05-16.
  14. ^ "Billboard Japan Top Albums Sales Year End | Charts". Billboard JAPAN (in Japanese). Retrieved 2025-05-16.
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