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Syrup16g |
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Igarashi Takashi
Nakahata Daiki
Kitada Maki |
Vocal/Guitar
Drums
Bass |
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The world of Syrup16g is a dark one, filled with despair, misery, and thoughts of suicide. Over epic guitar riffs and crashing drums, guitar/vocalist Igarashi Takashi paints dark pictures of a world in which it is not worth living. However, occasionally a ray of hope peaks through the clouds, setting Syrup apart from the many bands who seem to never get out of the hole they've dug for themselves.
With the epic, almost arena-rock sound and depressing lyrics, it's not suprising that Syrup16g is frequently compared to Radiohead. And in fact, instead of dissuading this comparison, they seem to encourage it, covering Radiohead songs at their concerts. However, this is more a sound that Syrup16g has evolved into than their original modus operandi, with early albums such as Copy and Delayed being more mellow and closer to emo (although still with significant similarities to the current sound) as opposed to Mouth to Mouse, a newer album wich drew many comparisons to Radiohead's The Bends or OK Computer.
Syrup16g formed in 1993 when Igarashi and drummer Nakahata Daiki met at vocational school in Sendai and decided to form a band. Shortly after, bassist Satoh Motoaki and a short-lived vocalist joined the band. In 1996, the vocalist left and guitarist Igarashi (who had written the songs all along) took over vocal duties. From the release of their first 6 song demo EP in 1998 until 2001, the band built quite a name for themselves in the Sendai indie scene, attracting the attention of indie label Daizawa records, the label also responsible for Condor44 and Tsubakiya Shijuusou.
In 2001, Syrup's first album, Copy was released on Daizawa records to critical acclaim, with the record-release show at Shimokitazawa's Club Que selling out. Tours of western Japan with Art School and label-mates Condor44 followed shortly after, vaulting Syrup into the public eye. Their major label debut on Columbia, Coup D'etat, followed in 2002 along with shows with Bloodthirsty Butchers and Losalios. Shortly after the release of Coup D'etat, bassist Satoh parted ways with the band, and Studio Apes bassist Kitada Maki joined to replace him.
For about 3 years, Syrup16g kept up a backbreaking pace of touring and studio work, consistently releasing more than one album a year and never failing to both tour in support of the albums and appear at major events such as the Rock in Japan Festival and the Fuji Rock Festival. In addition, they have released two live DVDs and a number of singles.
In early 2006 Syrup16g scaled down their touring schedule to accomodate the schedules of the members' side projects, and no album release is planned. There have even been rumblings among the fans that Syrup may be nearing its end, but no official announcement has been made.
- Graham (published 2005.06.28, updated 2006.03.27) |
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Artist homepage
Daizawa Records
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Discography list |
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| Albums |
| UKDZ-0004 |
Copy |
| COCP-50692 |
Coup D'etat |
| COCP-50699 |
Delayed |
| COCP-50704 |
Hell See |
| COCP-50780 |
Mouth to Mouse |
| UKDZ-0037 |
Delaydead |
Singles |
| COCA-50736 |
Purple Mukade |
| COCA-50775 |
Real |
| Unknown |
Uoza |
| Unknown |
I.N.M |
Demos |
| MSR-TIN-CO12 |
Syrup16g01 |
| MSR-TIN-CO20 |
Syrup16g02 |
EPs |
| MSR-TIN-01 |
Free Throw |
| COCP-50772 |
My Song |
Compilations |
| BFCA-83510 |
Hanaotoko |
DVDs |
| COBA-4307/8 |
Blacksound/Blackhumor |
| UKDZ-0042-DV |
Chishi 10.10 |
| UKDZ-0047DV |
Daimas no Nikki Special no Nikki |
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My Song (EP)
Released: 2003.12.17 (COCP-50772)
Label: Columbia Music Entertainment
Tracklist
1. My Song
2. Taxi Driver Blindness
3. Yume
4. Imagine
5. Tei Level |
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Purple Mukade (Single)
Released: 2003.09.17 (COCA-50736)
Label: Columbia Music Entertainment
Tracklist
1. Purple Mukade
2. (I'm Not) By You
3. Kaisou
4. Negusare |
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Hanaotoko (Compilation)
Released: 2003.03.19 (BFCA-83510)
Label: Faith Music Entertainment
Tracklist
8. Tonsei (Hakuchuumu ver.) |
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Hell See (Album)
Released: 2003.03.19 (COCP-50704)
Label: Columbia Music Entertainment
Tracklist
1. Yellow
2. Fuminshou
3. Hell-See
4. Makkijoujou
5. Roller 'met
6. I'm Ressei
7. (This Is Not Just) Song For Me
8. Tsuki ni Natte
9. Ex. Ningen
10. Seijou
11. Mottainai
12. Everseen
13. Sheets
14. Haku Chi
15. Parade |
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Delayed (Album)
Released: 2002.09.25 (COCP-50699)
Label: Columbia Music Entertainment
Tracklist
1. Sentimental
2. Everything is Wonderful
3. Reborn
4. Mizuiro no Kaze
5. Anything for Today
6. Psychadelic Kouishou
7. Kimi no Kaori
8. Are You Hollow?
9. Rakuda
10. Ai to Ribidou |
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Coup D'etat (Album)
Released: 2002.06.19 (COCP-50692)
Label: Columbia Music Entertainment
Tracklist
1. My Love's Sold
2. Kami no Karma
3. Ikitai yo
4. Tekubi
5. Yuutai Ridatsu
6. Virgin Suicide
7. Tensai
8. Sodoshiraso
9. Bari de Shisu
10. Happiness
11. Coup D'etat
12. Sora wo Nakusu
13. Yogoretai Dake |
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Copy (Album)
Released: 2001.10.05 (UKDZ-0004)
Label: Daizawa Records
Tracklist
1. She was beautiful
2. Mukou no Hi
3. Seikatsu
4. Kimi Machi
5. Day Pass
6. Makeinu
7. Change the world
8. Drawn the light
9. Patchwork
10. Doyoubi
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Free Throw (EP)
Released: 1999.12.25 (MSR-TIN-01)
Label: Tinstar Records
Tracklist
1. Yokujitsu
2. Sonic Disorder
3. Honolulu*Rock
4. Ashita wo Otoshitemo
5. Shinkuu |
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