Apr 15, 2014 for 2014s overdrive, shonen knife do as many punkpop bands before them eventually did. Shonen means boy and is a cute word, she says, and knife is a sharp word. According to band leader naoko yamano, because their album free time 2010 was heavily influenced by punk rock, and pop tune 2012 had explored a more poporiented sound, overdrive was a chance for the band to explore a more hard rock sound. Heavily influenced by 1960s girl groups, pop bands, the beach boys, and early punk rock bands, such as the ramones, the trio crafts strippeddown songs with simple, yet unconventional lyrics sung both in japanese and english the trio maintains a distinctly underground garage rock sound rooted in d. Shonen knifes first actual album release was the selfissued minna tanoshiku everybody happy which was released on cassette. That message found an unlikely reception in osaka, japan, where two sisters and their friend were inspired. Rock facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Japanese pop punk legends shonen knife have notably won fandom from seminal alternative acts like sonic youth and nirvana, but theyve also generated newfound buzz with recent albums like 2010s free time, 2011s osaka ramones, and especially 2012s great, surprisingly sad pop tune moreover, the band has successfully weathered lineup.
Pop punk, jpunk shonen knife 34 19822016, mp3, 128320 kbps. Shonen knife have survived all manner of drama behindthescenes lineup changes, fatal car crashes, highprofile support slots to nirvana and sonic youth to make it as far as overdrive. Shonen knife is one of those bands that make you an instant devotee or forever leave you totally bewildered. Free time is the 15th studio album from shonen knife, released in the ukeurope on damnably on cddigital download.
Shonen knife overdrive by shonen knife, released 18 april 2014 1. Entre suas influencias incluemse buzzcocks, the beatles, the ramones, nirvana, the stalin, the star club, kiss, judas priest, black sabbath, the beach. For example, i chatted with a senior who told me he was 74 years old. And by the time theyd hit bear up bison, cute had gone out the window. The albums lyrics cover a wide array of topics, from green tea, fortune cookies, and cats. The trio have long been at the forefront of asian musical exports, famously gatherign support from the likes of nirvana and john peel earlier in their longstanding career.
For 2014s overdrive, shonen knife do as many punkpop bands before them eventually did. Shonen knife listen and stream free music, albums, new. Shonen knife is a japanese alternative rock band formed in osaka, in 1981. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Shonen knife then launched a twentynine show tour through the united states and canada spanning april 14 to may 25. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Only 50 copies were issued by the band themselves, although a small number of reissues were released via zero records soon after. Shonen knife s profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates. See photos, profile pictures and albums from shonen knife.
Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Sometimes they also perform as a ramones cover band, under the name osaka ramones. The trio maintains a distinctly underground garage. The rock and roll dreams of three young office girls blossomed into a reality and. Since their humble diy beginnings in 1981, osaka, japans shonen knife have been building a faithful following of music enthusiasts and the alternative rock elite, their relentless journey securing the bands place as one of the pioneer ambassadors of japanese rock music and culture on the international stage. Actually, the numeric insignia was derived by taking a contraction of seven nana, one ichi, and two futatu to create the naifu, the japanese word for knife. Part of the japanese trios appeal lies in its mutated regurgitation of american and british pop culture. Odds are when singerguitarist naoko yamano formed shonen knife in osaka.
Rightfully refusing to relent releasing material, japanese cult outfit shonen knife are back with their twentieth studio album. They even toured the effort, opening up for a thenunknown nirvana. One of the most famous allfemale japanese poprock bands, formed in osaka, japan, in 1981. Shonen knife is an alternative rock band formed in osaka, in 1981. On pinhead, the ramones explicitly summed up the promise of the diy punk ethos. Shonen knife continues to leave a smile on my face every time i see or hear them. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. During the early90s alternative wave, quirky japanese indie rock trio shonen knife made major fans out of altrocks elite sonic youth, nirvana, and redd kross, among others and built a solid worldwide cult following with their ramonesmeetsbeatles brand of stickysweet punkpop. Shonen knife perfect freedom english version youtube. Shonen knife osaka ramones mediaclub, multimedia club mp3, photo, lyrics, album cover. Shonen knife was formed in 1981 by naoko yamano, her friend michie and sister atsuko. Overdrive by shonen knife, released 14 april 2014 1. Shonen knife worked very hard in 20 and continue to do so.
They became popular in us due to constant namechecking by various alternative acts of the early 90s. New listing vtg shonen knife shirt nirvana smashing pumpkins ramones boredoms sonic youth l7. Japanese pop punk band, shonen knife, is alive and well after more than thirty years with the overdrive north american tour in support of their new album. Shonen knife sound like theyve learned more than a few tricks over the years on 2009s super group yamanos guitar work is much more confident and technically precise than it was back in the day, and the rhythm section of ritsuko taneda on bass and etsuko nakanishi on drums who respectively joined the group in 2006 and 2005 is simple but. The tunes have a genuine charm in their strippeddown evocation of a sound and an era, and charm has long been a big part of shonen knifes formula. The trio sounds super good the bass is especially heavy. Shonen knife when you sleep yellow loveless album by. Follow this allgirl japanese 3piece punkpop band have been performing for over 30 years, with catchy tunes coming on like a female buzzcocks or ramones. Overdrive, an album by shonen knife on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes.
Overdrive is the 19th studio album by pop punk trio shonen knife. He bragged about how he has seen them many, many times. Shonen knife has done continuous worldwide touring since the 80s, sharing the stage with bands such as nirvana, redd kross and sonic youth with performances at londons all tomorrows festival, austins fun fun fun fest, fuji rock fest and the lollapalooza festival. The ever adventuring naokopowered wonderbeast of japanese sugar pop rockin fun shonen knife return to australia for the fourth time in 30 years since their debut visit to this far away land on the big day out back in 1997 where they also played a string of shows together with rocket from the crypt. That message found an unlikely reception in osaka, japan. Shonen knife when you sleep yellow loveless album by damnably records published on 20202t14. According to band leader naoko yamano, because their album free time was heavily influenced by punk rock, and pop tune had explored a more poporiented sound, overdrive was a chance for the band to explore a more hard rock sound. Japanese pop punk legends shonen knife have notably won fandom from seminal alternative acts like sonic youth and nirvana, but theyve also generated newfound buzz with recent albums like 2010s free time, 2011s osaka ramones, and especially 2012s great, surprisingly sad pop tune. As for the bands name, a shonen knife is a small pocketknife for children. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy. The show at brighton bar was the last for the 2016 us tour, and founder noako was rejoined by her sister and original member atsuko on bass and new drummer risa. The band is in a 70s hard rock mood, and the results rock. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Overdrive, their 2014 very rock album, gave us like a cat, with the. This is the comprehensive listing of releases by japanese poppunk band shonen knife.
When i finally got to see them live, i was transformed into a hysterical nineyearold girl at a beatles concert. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from shonen knife at the discogs marketplace. Heavily influenced by 1960s girl groups, pop bands, the beach boys, and early punk rock bands, such as the ramones, the trio crafts strippeddown songs with simple, yet unconventional lyrics sung both in japanese and english. Most north american fans were introduced to the ladies of shonen knife via the cryptically titled 712 1991. They toured all over the world and their song osaka rock city from the album pop tune released in 2012 was used as the theme song for the japanese movie soul flower train. Anyone could join in from whatever part of the fringe they lived on. Shonen knife discography shonen knife original lineup 198199 performing at the town pump, vancouver.
The women of shonen knife have been making their irresistibly sugarsweet punkpop since the early 1980s. The band has completed a new lp, overdrive, for worldwide release on april 16, 2014, to be followed by a. They slow the tempos, reveal a few more chops, and sound a bit more like a conventional rock band. The highlight of 1992s lets knife, the groups first widely available domestic release, was tortoise brand pot scrubbing cleaners theme, which appeared in two. The trio have long been at the forefront of asian musical exports, famously gatherign support from the likes of nirvana and john peel earlier in their longstanding career continuing defiantly to produce exuberant underground pop punk which not only spans decades but. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described. The tunes have a genuine charm in their strippeddown evocation of a sound and an era, and charm has long been a. It was released on april 14, 2014 in europe, and on april 16, 2014 in japan. It was the first time i saw shonen knife perform, and definitely not the last. Veteran japanese group whose cheerfully buzzy, ramonesderived pop earned a devoted global following. Granted, singer naoko yamano is their sole remaining founder member, but theres clearly something about the osaka trios take on pop punk thats.
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