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Post by mikado-AKA-Shoknifeman on Oct 13, 2011 18:53:10 GMT -5
When I was first recommended Shonen Knife, I thought "this is simplistic and boring". After reading a bit more, watching this song, and seeing your comment; I kinda get it now. This is interesting stuff. bearetic
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Post by mikado-AKA-Shoknifeman on Oct 17, 2011 19:12:59 GMT -5
A two year old review of the band:
Shonen Knife The members of Shonen Knife are deeply in love with the Ramones. The Japanese trio's sound is a mirror image of the short three-chord assaults that their miscreant forebears perfected decades ago, but unlike the hordes of American imitators, they've done away with the leather jackets and druggy angst, crushing the underlying menace of punk with happy juggernauts about how awesome candy and friends are. Shonen Knife's cutesy, non-threatening image might not mesh with songs about beatings or blitzkriegs, but there seems to be enough "Rock 'n' Roll High School" to go around. Besides, there's something slyly subversive, almost prankish, about Japanese women removing the anger from American rock and replacing it with effervescent glee. At this point, the band has spent almost 28 years(!) dismissing their native country's popular music trends while staying faithful to a simple, vibrant sound that suits them—and really, is there anything more punk rock than that? —Ian Traas
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Post by mikado-AKA-Shoknifeman on Nov 4, 2011 15:23:29 GMT -5
Haha I freaking LOVE this! Who can watch 8+ seconds of this clip and not have a huge grin on their face??Monscent
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Post by mikado-AKA-Shoknifeman on Nov 9, 2011 3:19:58 GMT -5
Has the band always worn matching outfits?
Naoko: Yeah, we`ve been wearing stage costumes from the first time. My younger sister – our original drummer – Atsuko, designed and made our stage costumes by herself. But she moved to Los Angeles, and now Etsuko`s aunt makes our costumes. We design them ourselves. We just want to wear costumes which are entertaining for people. Also, the textile should dry fast – like sportswear, because we`re very sweaty onstage.
Ritsuko: (Stage costumes are) very important for us. Once I wear my stage costume, I feel I can be a member of Shonen Knife.
Naoko: It`s like Superman`s suit, or Batman`s suit.
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Post by Nuclear Seagull on Nov 21, 2011 17:00:31 GMT -5
Wherever they go, they leave a trail of smiling people!
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Post by mikado-AKA-Shoknifeman on Apr 7, 2012 12:37:19 GMT -5
From an interview: Q: What made you title your new album Free Time? Is it a new outlook on life? A comment on the capitalist metaphor that “time is money,” and it’s getting harder and harder for people to find free time? Is free time elusive and hard to find because of Shonen Knife’s busy touring and recording schedule? Naoko: No, we want people to listen to our music when they have free time so that they can have a chance to really enjoy the music. hehe Naoko isn't much for deep secret messages, is she?
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Post by mikado-AKA-Shoknifeman on Jun 13, 2012 14:30:40 GMT -5
Shonen Knife will be touring the UK in October. Recent Press: "rocks like Motorhead designed by Hanna-Barbara." Uncut "irrepressible slice of bounce-along indie-pop. Beguiling." Sunday Times "the heroic ladies sound just as fresh and enchantingly boisterous as they ever have." NME "chock-full of singalong fun times." Artrocker "Always charming, always exhilarating... simply perfect pop." The Fly "For energy and fun, its no wonder they’re Japan’s prime punk act." Big Issue "an absolute breath of fresh air." Sunday Express "The Osaka Ramones, you must concede, still have it." [glow=red,2,300]BBC Music [/glow]
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Post by mikado-AKA-Shoknifeman on Jun 21, 2012 21:17:51 GMT -5
ladies who like/appreciate fried fish and chips, and beer, are AWESOME! and the Ramones?!? that's just too awesome!!!! my mind is exploded! irrelevnt
Whoo... haven't whipped out that old air guitar in a while... Shonen Knife rules!!
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Subarashii! Ichiban! Subarashii! (Fantastic! number 1! Fantastic!) ishabaka
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Post by mikado-AKA-Shoknifeman on Aug 27, 2012 15:52:27 GMT -5
NAOKO DISCUSSING THE FUTURE OF SK
"We're not done yet. We will have a recording session in February in Osaka and we will release a new album (in 2012). I haven't written the songs yet. I'd like to write pop, fun songs, but I haven't decided what they'll be about. As for another 30 years? I don't know whether I can live that long! But as long as I live, Shonen Knife will continue. And after I die, it would be fun if the other girls could carry on without me.
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Post by mikado-AKA-Shoknifeman on Sept 22, 2012 17:29:20 GMT -5
I vommitted a rainbow... it felt good
bindingnight YT user
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Post by mikado-AKA-Shoknifeman on Sept 23, 2012 21:21:16 GMT -5
The Stereophile magazine said this about Shonen Knife:
[glow=red,2,300]"music that stays glued to the velcro of your mind"[/glow]
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Post by thegl0r on Nov 8, 2012 15:07:37 GMT -5
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Post by mikado-AKA-Shoknifeman on Nov 8, 2012 21:53:43 GMT -5
Or NOT getting drunk, to be accurate... thx for that info Glor, once again you get the stuff no one else can!
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Post by mikado-AKA-Shoknifeman on Nov 17, 2012 0:09:06 GMT -5
Ok... I hope you all don't mind if I quote myself here.....
It's amazing how great this band is live, and without flashpots, weird make-up , swearing or breaking things on stage... Less IS more!
Shoknifeman
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Post by thegl0r on Dec 12, 2012 4:49:41 GMT -5
"I dropped my phone in urinal today... But it was safe." - Naoko (Tweet) 12 hours later : "I could put the protection sheet on my mobile phone perfectly this time." - Naoko (Tweet)
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