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Jude |
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Asai Kenichi
Watanabe Keiichi
Ikehata Junji |
Guitar, Vocal
Bass
Drums |
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Since the disbandment of Blankey Jet City, the band Jude is the third masterwork from the creative genius of Asai Kenichi. Dazzling guitar and drum work coupled with Kenichi's tortured vocals is a force that should be experienced. Conceived as a return to a no-holds-barred rock trio, Jude is reminiscent of the earlier days of BJC but the comparison stops there. Jude's elegance-meets-garage rock style is a combination of Asai Kenichi's brilliantly written songs and the seasoned musicians that perform them.
Asai Kenichi [Sherbets, Ajico, Blankey Jet City] formed Jude in March 2002, with bassist Watanabe Keiichi [Heatwave] and drummer Ikehata Junji [The Roosters, Zero Specter, Heatwave]. Jude, armed with an amassed portfolio of new material written by Kenichi, hit the ground running. They released their first single Devil in June 2002, their second single Silvet on September 2nd, and two albums Charming Bloody Tuesday and the rawer Dirty Animal on the same day thirty days later. More of a double CD set distributed separately, the albums are a testament to Asai Kenichi's writing skills and arrangements. From the inclusion of second drummer Shiino Kyoichi [Magnolia, Ajico], to the various influences including reggae and rockabilly, the albums set the stage for Jude's widely anticipated and acclaimed third album Highway Child. Released in October 2003, the album boasts Tamaki Aya's violin and background vocals from UA. In September 2004, Jude released their fourth album Zhivago. Though as impressive musically as Highway Child, it has more of a mainstream quality than their previous works. In December they released the single Silvester & Johnny K. Reminiscent of Dirty Animal the single may also mark the end of a prolific and artistic three year run for the band.
After the release of four singles and four albums the future of Jude is uncertain. Asai Kenichi has returned to his former band Sherbets, who this March come back from hiatus with a new album Natural, their first release since late 2001. At present it is unclear if Jude will continue in parallel or be shelved for the time being, but whatever Kenichi has up his sleeves it is bound to be awesome.
- Denise Smith (published 2005.02.14, updated 2005.10.08) |
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Discography list |
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| Albums |
| SSR-019 |
Dirty Animal |
| SSR-018 |
Charming Bloody Tuesday |
| SSR-020～023/4枚組 |
Club Cold [Analog] |
| SSR-026 |
Highway Child |
| VKCJ-29 |
Zhivago |
| VKCJ-33 |
Electric Rainbow |
Singles |
| SSR-016 |
Devil |
| SSR-017 |
Silvet |
| SSR-025 |
Kaisuiyoku |
| VKCJ-30 |
Silvester & Johnny K |
| VKCJ-34 |
Shampoo |
DVDs |
| SSR-024 |
Silvet's Christmas |
| SSR-028 |
Interchange Coconuts |
| VKBJ-32 |
DRACULA SODA [Live] |
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Silvet's Christmas (DVD)
Released: 2003.05.28 (SSR-024)
Label: Sexy Stones Records
Tracklist
1. Black Butterfly
2. Karibu no Kaizoku no Enkai
3. Cheerio Mary
4. Gasorin no Yurekata
5. Joey in my pocket
6. Velvet
7. Katteni
8. Snow White
9. Sofa
10. Shiru Betto
11. Devil
12. Kamisori Song
13. Basuketto Roodo Kara no Dasshutsu
14. Skunk
15. Sandy
16. Love |
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Club Cold [Analog] (Album)
Released: 2003.01.29 (SSR-020～023/4枚組)
Label: Sexy Stones Records
Tracklist
[Charming Bloody Tuesday 1
SIDE-A]
1. Cheerio Mary
2. Velvet
3. Sandy
[SIDE-B]
1. Chado
2. Zowie
3. Silvet
[Charming Bloody Tuesday 2
SIDE-A]
1. Basuketto Roodo Kara no Dasshutsu
2. Sanii no Chokoreeto
3. Sentimental Cola
[SIDE-B]
1. Koya
2. Sofa
3. Love
[Dirty Animal 1
SIDE-A]
1. Karibu no Kaizoku no Enkai
2. Lovely
3. Natural Crazy Horse
[SIDE-B]
1. Devil
2. Jhonny Sherry
3. Cherry Soda
[Dirty Animal 2
SIDE-A]
1. Toumei no Senjou
2. Joey in My Pocket
3. Snow White
[SIDE-B]
1. Disco 2002
2. River
3. Lemon Lime (Live) |
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Dirty Animal (Album)
Released: 2002.10.23 (SSR-019)
Label: Sexy Stones Records
Tracklist
1. Karibu no Kaizoku no Enkai
2. Lovely
3. Natural Crazy Horse
4. Devil
5. Jhonny Sherry
6. Cherry Soda
7. Toumei no Senjou
8. Joey in My Pocket
9. Snow White
10. Disco 2002 |
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Charming Bloody Tuesday (Album)
Released: 2002.10.23 (SSR-018)
Label: Sexy Stones Records
Tracklist
1. Cheerio Mary
2. Velvet
3. Sandy
4. Chado
5. Zowie
6. Shiru Betto
7. Basuketto Roodo Kara no Dasshutsu
8. Sanii no Chokoreeto
9. Koya
10. Sofa
11. Love |
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Silvet (Single)
Released: 2002.09.02 (SSR-017)
Label: Sexy Stones Records
Tracklist
1. Silvet
2. River |
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Devil (Single)
Released: 2002.06.26 (SSR-016)
Label: Sexy Stones Records
Tracklist
1. Devil
2. Koya
3. Sentimental Cola |
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