Renai (album)

Renai (憐哀 -レンアイ-) is the debut album by Japanese visual kei rock band SID. It was released on December 22, 2004, by Danger Crue Records in two editions: regular and limited.

Production
Renai was produced with Sakura, former drummer of L'Arc-en-Ciel. Guitarist Shinji said that at the time of recording the album, the band's schedule was tight and they had little time, so they created the melodies during train journeys. Mao said that these were the first lyrics he wrote. Despite being in a band before, he only did the vocals.

Commercial performance
Renai reached number 44 on Oricon Albums Chart, remained on chart for 4 weeks and sold 11,547 copies while on chart.

Personnel

 * Mao – vocals
 * Shinji – guitar
 * Aki – bass
 * Yūya – drums