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The Captains |
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Kizuhiko
Hizashi
Ted
Yosuke |
Guitar, Vocal
Guitar
Bass
Drums |
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In 1966, the Beatles visited Japan and performed a series of concerts. The excitement around this visit sparked the imagination of young musicians, influencing not only their music, but the band's style of dress. These new '60s Japanese rock groups were called "GS" or Group Sounds. The music of these groups was characterized by heartfelt vocals, quick changes from beat-pop to psychedelic distortion, and all blended with the unique Japanese pop of the day. Inspired by such GS bands as The Spiders and The Dynamites, The Captains' GS style, complete with cheesy organ and retro wardrobe, is an original take on this unique and energetic form of rock n' roll.
Deriving their name from the fact that each member was the leader in their former bands, The Captains formed in Sendai, Japan, in October 2001. Originally a five-member band, in 2002, The Captains released both their first album Shojosaku and second album Seishun Hanafubuki through independent Autobahn Records. In typical GS style both albums contained songs that ranged from wild rave-ups to impassioned ballads. As a four-man group, The Captains released their third album Shinsekai [The New World], through Last G.S. Records. Though still GS, with songs like "Koi no Zero Han," the album does take on a more pop-rock form of the genre in songs like "No No Memory" and "Tasogare Ryuuseigun." The Captains recently signed to Toshibi-EMI and are releasing their first major single, Shisshin-Tengoku -Koi Wo Shiyou yo-, on July 21, 2005.
The Captains aren't a GS revue, remaking old songs or imitating their idols. The band's choice of genre is delivered with an authentic retro look, solid choreography, and original music written by band members Kizuhiko and Hizashi. Always musically fun, the band's live performances are a trip back in time you should experience at least once.
- Denise Smith (published 2005.07.06, updated 2006.03.30) |
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Artist homepage
Toshibi-EMI
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Keikaku Content |
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Review - Shisshin Saizensen
Features - interview |
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Discography list |
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| Albums |
| AUTO-001 |
Shojosaku |
| AUTO-002 |
Seishun Hanafubuki |
| DKCR-1001 |
Shinsekai [The New World] |
| TOCT-25936 |
Shisshin Saizensen |
Singles |
| AUTO-003 |
"Wakeru-kun no Theme~100 Banjin no Gomi Genryou Taisaku Ikusa Ouen" |
| TOCT-4920 |
Shisshin-Tengoku -Koi wo Shiyou yo- |
Compilations |
| CRCP-40045 |
Tohoku Rock'n Rokk |
| SZNM-1003 |
Wild Sazanami Beat! Vol. 1 |
| CBWW-1501 |
Yume Tenka Vol. Zero |
| KUCR-1001 |
Zen-Nihon Entamekei Artist File Vol. 1 |
| SELD-010 |
D★SELDOM 10 |
| HIST-0013 |
Hi-Style Vol. 9 |
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Shisshin Saizensen (Album)
Released: 2006.02.22 (TOCT-25936)
Label: Toshibi-EMI
Tracklist
01. Taiyou ha Shitte Iru
02. Seishun
03. Tsukikage Romance
04. Koibito Yo
05. Madonna ga Kureta Lullaby
06. Go Out!
07. Shisshin Tengoku koi wo Shiyo u yo
08. Cleopatra Boogaloo
09. Koi ha Garasu no Mangekyou
10. Himawari no Oka
11. Yuuyake Sand Beach
12. Shinu Hodo Omae Gasukisa
13. Koi no Zero Han |
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Shisshin-Tengoku -Koi wo Shiyou yo- (Single)
Released: 2005.07.21 (TOCT-4920)
Label: Toshiba-EMI
Tracklist
1. Shisshin-Tengoku ~Koi wo Shiyou yo~
2. Yuuyake Sand Beach
3. Sunahama Love Letter |
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Hi-Style Vol. 9 (Compilation)
Released: 2005.03.25 (HIST-0013)
Label: High Line Records
Tracklist
16. Kizu Komento |
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D★SELDOM 10 (Compilation)
Released: 2005.01.20 (SELD-010)
Label: Shinseido
Tracklist
12. Koi No Zero Han |
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Shinsekai [The New World] (Album)
Released: 2004.12.03 (DKCR-1001)
Label: Last G.S. Records
Tracklist
1. Koi no Zero Han
2. Tasogare Ryuuseigun
3. No No Memory
4. Koisuru
5. Omae ni Serenade
6. Who Are You?
7. Koiha Sekidou Chokka
8. Ninin no Sekai
PV - Koi no Zero Han |
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Zen-Nihon Entamekei Artist File Vol. 1 (Compilation)
Released: 2004.06.23 (KUCR-1001)
Label: Culture of Asia
Tracklist
6. Tasogare Ryuuseigun
7. Koisuru |
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Yume Tenka Vol. Zero (Compilation)
Released: 2004.04.21 (CBWW-1501)
Label: Sazanami Label
Tracklist
5. Tasogare Ryuuseigun |
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Wild Sazanami Beat! Vol. 1 (Compilation)
Released: 2004.02.25 (SZNM-1003)
Label: Sazanami Label
Tracklist
4. Tonneru Tengoku |
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