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. Shonen knife are a groundbreaking allfemale japanese, poppunk rock trio formed in osaka in 1981, when naoko first heard late 70s punkpop particularly the ramones. Get shonen knife setlists view them, share them, discuss them with other shonen knife fans for free on. 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. 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. The highlight of 1992s lets knife, the groups first widely available domestic release, was tortoise brand pot scrubbing cleaners theme, which appeared in two. Granted, singer naoko yamano is their sole remaining founder member, but theres clearly something about the osaka trios take on pop punk thats. That message found an unlikely reception in osaka, japan, where two sisters and their friend were inspired. The sharing knifeseries overdrive rakuten overdrive. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described. Shonen knife listen and stream free music, albums, new. 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.
But the energy and goofball charm that were so much a part of what made them memorable arent what they used to be, and what once was heartfelt now plays like the work of a writer following a. Shonen knife perfect freedom english version youtube. 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. Influenced by acts like the ramones and the buzzcocks, their bouncy tunes are all hooks, simple, speedy chords and giddy, playful vocals. For example, i chatted with a senior who told me he was 74 years old. 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. Jun 19, 2012 shonen knifes first actual album release was the selfissued minna tanoshiku everybody happy which was released on cassette. Pop punk, jpunk shonen knife 34 19822016, mp3, 128320 kbps. Shonen knife is one of those bands that make you an instant devotee or forever leave you totally bewildered.
Overdrive is the 19th studio album by pop punk trio shonen knife. 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. Sometimes they also perform as a ramones cover band, under the name osaka ramones. 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. Their adoring fans include nirvana, sonic youth, red kross and soon enough, you. The band is in a 70s hard rock mood, and the results rock. Shonen knife overdrive by shonen knife, released 18 april 2014 1. Shonen knife jump into the new world damnably 2016 by. He bragged about how he has seen them many, many times. 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. Inspired, the band crafted their own idiosyncratic songs. Its still amateurish and lofi in sound, but its also more selfaware than their earlier work.
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. It is almost entirely in japanese, with only twist barbie on the original release in english. The trio sounds super good the bass is especially heavy. Shonen knife s profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide.
Veteran japanese group whose cheerfully buzzy, ramonesderived pop earned a devoted global following. Shonen knife when you sleep yellow loveless album by. The lategreat kurt cobain was very vocal about his admiration of the japanese rock group, shonen knife including namechecking them in. 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. Shonen knife is an alternative rock band formed in osaka, in 1981. Anyone could join in from whatever part of the fringe they lived on. It was the first time i saw shonen knife perform, and definitely not the last.
Part of the japanese trios appeal lies in its mutated regurgitation of american and british pop culture. They even toured the effort, opening up for a thenunknown nirvana. Shonen knifes first actual album release was the selfissued minna tanoshiku everybody happy which was released on cassette. Rightfully refusing to relent releasing material, japanese cult outfit shonen knife are back with their twentieth studio album.
Shonen knife continues to leave a smile on my face every time i see or hear them. Free time is the 15th studio album from shonen knife, released in the ukeurope on damnably on cddigital download. 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. As for the bands name, a shonen knife is a small pocketknife for children. One of the most famous allfemale japanese poprock bands, formed in osaka, japan, in 1981. Only 50 copies were issued by the band themselves, although a small number of reissues were released via zero records soon after. The album was named after the contraction of the japanese words for the numbers 7 nana, 1 ichi and 2 futatsu, technically an alternate reading than the preceding, literally meaning two things, which, when contracted, sound like naifu. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy. On the surface, super group sounds just as good though not notably better than the albums that won shonen knife a cult following back in the 80s. Includes unlimited streaming of overdrive via the free bandcamp app, plus high quality download in mp3, flac and more. 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. Shonen knife shonen knife was formed in 1981 by naoko yamano, her friend michie and sister atsuko.
They will be hitting the road for their most extensive uk and eire tour in april, which includes a slot at the stewart lee curated all tomorrows parties festival. Overdrive, despite its lapses into the superficial and cloying, is a remarkably fun lp. Most north american fans were introduced to the ladies of shonen knife via the cryptically titled 712 1991. 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. I like the concept of a band such as japans shonen knife.
Jul 06, 2014 burning farm is the first album by shonen knife. 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. Japanese cult pop punk trio shonen knife celebrate their 35th anniversary this year with a brand new album adventure out on 1 april via damnably. Alas, 712, released just before their rebirth on lets knife, is a bit of a transitional work. It was really dark by sudden storm i had a romantic drive with a pretty girl we lost our way and we got wet in the rain found our way to an occult house at last time warp. Gabba gabba, we accept you we accept you, one of us. 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. Lets go fishing for a black bass but it is a rainy day lets go fishing to the lake but it is a windy day i went to buy many lures i got up early in the morning i made. Shonen knife worked very hard in 20 and continue to do so. Inspired, the band crafted their own idiosyncratic songs, fashioned brightly coloured outfits and diy albums. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon.
They became popular in us due to constant namechecking by various alternative acts of the early 90s. 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. The album opens with a winking rap number that announces the bands influences nick lowe, costello, etc and exclaims shonen knife is a cult band. The rock and roll dreams of three young office girls blossomed into. 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. Shonen knife greatest history japanese edition mp3. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. For 2014s overdrive, shonen knife do as many punkpop bands before them eventually did. It was released on april 14, 2014 in europe, and on april 16, 2014 in japan. See photos, profile pictures and albums from shonen knife. Of course, leader naoko yamano does so while singing of the thrills of shopping, eating ramen ramen rock, and enjoying her green tea ice cream, so her own homage to the ramones remains. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology.
On pinhead, the ramones explicitly summed up the promise of the diy punk ethos. Rock facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Shonen knife when you sleep yellow loveless album by damnably records published on 20202t14. Pop punk, jpunk shonen knife 34 19822016, mp3, 128320 kbps lossy. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod.
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