Pop-rock band GARNET CROW has announced that they will be releasing their new album, "Memories", on December 7th.

The band's 9th original album will be their first since "parallel universe", which was released a year ago. It will feature a total of 11 songs including the singles, "Smiley Nation" and "Misty Mystery". The limited edition will come with a DVD containing music videos for "Smiley Nation", "Misty Mystery", and "JUDE".

To coincide this new album, the band will be holding a live tour, titled "GARNET CROW livescope 2012 ?the tales of memories?". The tour will kick off on March 4th at Umeda Arts Theater, and will wrap up on the 18th at TOKYO DOME CITY HALL, for a total of 3 performances. Tickets will be available for purchase starting January 28th.

Additionally, GARNET CROW will release a coupling best-of album (currently untitled) next spring. Fans will be able to choose the songs that will be featured on this album by placing a vote on their official website. The deadline is set for December 31st.

Check out the jacket covers and track list for "Memories" below!

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01. Smiley Nation
02. live ?When You Are Near!?
03. JUDY
04. Misty Mystery
05. Issho ni Kurasou
06. Memories
07. Seijyaku no concerto
08. Souseiki I
09. Lonely Night
10. Eiyuu
11. Blue Regret

Source + Photos: natalie