The Captains Kizuhiko Hizashi Ted Yosuke Guitar, Vocal Guitar Bass Drums Profile 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) Links Artist homepage Toshibi-EMI Samples Keikaku Content Review - Shisshin Saizensen Features - interview Discography list 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		Tohoku Rock'n Rokk (Compilation) Released: 2003.10.22 (CRCP-40045) Label: 日本クラウン Tracklist Koi wo Shiyou yo "Wakeru-kun no Theme~100 Banjin no Gomi Genryou Taisaku Ikusa Ouen" (Single) Released: 2003.08 (AUTO-003) Label: Autobahn Records Tracklist 1. Wakeru-kun no Theme Seishun Hanafubuki (Album) Released: 2002.11.07 (AUTO-002) Label: Autobahn Records Tracklist 1. Omae Ichibanboshi 2. Yuuyake Sand Beach 3. Himawari no Oka 4. Seishun Goo Gogoo 5. Hanafubuki, Himitsu Moyou 6. Amore, Kimi yo Kaere 7. Endou Chuugaku Banchou Otoko Uta 8. Yume de Mita Shoujo 9. Yume de nara Shojosaku (Album) Released: 2002.02 (AUTO-001) Label: Autobahn Records Tracklist 1. Koiha Sekidou Chokka 2. Omaeha Nakimushi 3. Atai Ichihachi Sai 4. Koi no Zero Han 5. Sunahama Raburetaa 6. Mother 7. Utsuriga 8. Uruwashiki Kunyo « 1 2 Organise Select type All Album Single EP Compilation Demo DVD Order by release date title type back to profiles
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