Shonen Knife
"Burning Farm" CD
TnR is proud to carry Shonen Knife's 1983
debut "Burning Farm". Shonen Knife are a female three
piece that have been playing cutesy, unpretentious rock since 1981.
They are perhaps the world's most well-known Japanese rock group
thanks to the efforts of fans like Sonic Youth, Nirvana, and Redd
Kross. This CD features 13 tracks including the fan favorite "Twist
Barbie", which they continue to play live today.
TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK 7/19/07
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Shonen Knife
"Yama-no Attchan" CD
Shonen Knife's sophomore album, originally
released back in 1984. The signature SK sound continues to evolve
through 12 more tracks of childlike innocence. Includes studio and
live recordings of the future classics "Flying Jelly Attack"
and "Insect Collector". Highly recommended. |
Shonen Knife
"Pretty Little Baka Guy" CD
Shonen Knife's third album, originally released
in 1986, is the band's first true classic. Ice cream, chocobars,
and summertime are the themes of these twelve tracks of sweet, poppy
rock. Includes the live staples "Riding On The Rocket"
and "Kappa Ex.". Highly recommended. |
Shonen Knife
"712" CD
The SK sound continues to evolve as they
experiment with different rock styles on their fourth release. Features
a total of 17 tracks including a cover of the Beatles' "Rain".
TnR operator Eric B.'s favorite SK song, "Redd Kross",
is one of the many classics featured on "712". |
Snotty
"Short & Quick & Love" CD
From Tokyo, Japan, Snotty is a four piece that plays
fast and catchy punk rock. 10 songs total, each less than one and
a half minutes long. The CD itself looks really cool, its clear
around the outer half as if a miniCD was pasted in the middle. |
Softball
"Tenku" CD
From Chiba, Japan, these female teenage
pop sensations specialize in a uniquely Japanese brand of poppy
punk rock. A punkier (and much better) version of the early Lookout!-era
Donnas. Thirteen tracks, Shonen Knife fans will dig this.
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Softball
"S/T" CD EP
Four song debut from this female high school three
piece. Wonderfully catchy pop punk. THIS EP IS OUT OF PRINT AND
WE ONLY HAVE ONE COPY LEFT. A RESTOCK IS UNLIKELY (hence the price). |
The Spunks
"Yellow Fever Blues" CD
NYC's finest garage punk rockers are back
with their first Gearhead Records release. 12 tracks featuring live
staples like "Hey! Hey! Hay!" and "I Love Wok &
Roll" as well as some brand new songs including a cover of
The Clash's "Brand New Cadillac". Produced by Don Fury
(Youth of Today, Bouncing Souls). Highly recommended for fans of
Guitar Wolf, Teengenerate and Chinese food. |
The Spunks
"Born To Be Mild" CD
One of Tokyo no Radio's favorite bands.
The Spunks play loud, high energy ROCK AND ROLL with a sense of
humor and a firm grasp on what American listeners want to hear.
They're one of those bands whose CDs don't quite do their live shows
justice so the next time they're in your area be sure to check them
out (they're currently based out of NYC and tour quite often). Recently
signed to US label Gearhead Records. |
The Spunks
"Sex, Drink, Motor-rides" CD
Wok and roll!!! The Spunks play super high
energy kamikaze garage ROCK AND ROLL. This album contains lots of
their live staples including "Jet Blue" and "Here
Goes The Black Cat". For fans of Guitar Wolf and the Jet Boys.
Highly recommended! |
Stance Punks
"Howling Idol" CD
The 2005 full-length from one of Japan's
greatest punk acts. 11 tracks of fast, poppy punk rock from the
band that brought you the opening theme for the anime "Naruto"
as well as the ending theme to "Battle Royale II". CD
includes their radio hit "Money Money Money". Highly listenable
and addictive. Japanese release on Epic Records, limited quantities,
highly recommended.
INDEFINITELY OUT OF STOCK 7/19/07
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Stance Punks
"Let It Roll" CD
The 2004 full-length from one of Japan's
most popular punk rock ourfits. Stance Punks are the successors
to Japan's golden age of punk music and have proven themselves to
be a hit amongst underground and mainstream audiences. CD features
12 tracks of fist-pumping, sing-along punk rock packaged in a full-color
slipcase with collectable booklet. Japanese release, limited quantities,
highly recommended.
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Teengenerate
"Get Action!" CD
The debut full-length from Tokyo's kings
of garage punk rock. A super lo-fi blast of mid-60s garage rock
combined with a modern power pop sound. Loud, fast, and incredibly
fun. 17 tracks including a cover of the Queers' "Kicked Out
Of The Webelos". Highly recommended.
TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK 1/16/08
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Teengenerate "Savage" CD
A collection of eight songs from a previously
released 10" plus two unreleased tracks. More lo-fi, static
filled garage rock from one of Tokyo's best.
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Thee Michelle Gun Elephant "Rodeo Tandem Beat Specter"
CD
Without a doubt one of the best CDs we have
for sale, we can't say enough good things about this band. Hard-hitting
garage rock that's uniquely melodic and sophisticated, this Japanese
combo must be heard to be understood. This is their sixth full-length
featuring 14 tracks. Fans of loud, stylish J-rock need apply
TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK 7/19/07
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Thee Michelle Gun Elephant
"Gear Blues" CD
For fans of the harder side of modern J-rock,
TMGE hit you harder than any weapon or large mammal on the planet.
"Gear Blues" is their critically acclaimed fifth full-length.
By the way, they got their name from a mispronunciation of the Damned's
"Machine Gun Etiquette" record. So cool.
TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK 11/29/06
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Thee Michelle Gun Elephant
"Collection" CD
Featuring early material, hit singles, and
rarities from their first five years as a band, this was the album
that introduced American audiences to the sophisticated fury of
Thee Michelle Gun Elephant. Fans of X-Japan styled J-rock need apply
so that they can hear the true sound of Japanese ROCK AND ROLL.
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Tsu Shi Ma Mi Re
"Pregnant Fantasy" CD
One of the best albums of 2005. Its tough
to describe the unique sound of this female three piece. Funky,
poppy, humorous, and a bit creepy, TSMMR have an uncategorical style
so appeallingly offbeat that it had to come from Japan. Handpicked
by the Suicide Girls to be their opening act in late 2005. Highest
possible recommendation.
TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK 11/29/06
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Umekichi
"The Voice of Geisha Doll" CD
Umekichi presents the sound of traditional
samisen-based music to the contemporary crowd by adding a touch
of pop to the genre. She comes from a family of pedigree and continues
to promote the Edo culture of the mid 1800s through her traditional
music and wardrobe. Umekichi is one of the most popular artists
of her genre and is accepted and enjoyed by Japanese listeners of
all genres. The sound of classic Japanese cinema. Highly recommended
for gift giving. |
The Urchin
"Another Day, Another Sorry State" CD
One of Japanese indie label Snuffy Smile's
flagship bands. Catchy, aggressive punk rock in the vein of Propagandhi
and Leatherface. Recommended for politically conscious emo types
(shudder). 2000 Japan-only release on Snuffy Smile. |
The Urchin
"Fragile Songs in Lukewarm Dreams" CD
1999 debut full-length from this super
punk three piece. 13 emotionally personal yet easily identifiable
tracks in the vein of Jawbreaker and Propagandhi. Japan-only release
on Snuffy Smile. |
Yoko Utsumi
"S/T" CD
Yoko Utsumi has been a mainstay in the Japanese rock
scene since the early 80s. Think Shonen Knife via Guitar Wolf (I
think we compare too many bands to Guitar Wolf). This CD serves
as the perfect "greatest hits" compilation and features
members of Potshot and MU330 as the backing band.
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V/A "Candy Poison Volume 1" CD
The precursor to our favorite Japanese rock
compilation. This one is really good too though. 12 tracks of underground
R'n'R featuring Burl, Speedway Baby, Ash on the Street, Prambath,
Prince Albert, Peach, Gito Gito Hustler, The Flash Express, and
more. |
V/A "Candy Poison Volume 2" CD
Tokyo no Radio's favorite compilation. Every track
on this CD is incredible: from the mariachi madness of Prince Albert
to the insanely catchy punk anthem of Rebelster. Also includes songs
from Gito Gito Hustler, Peelander-Z, The Spunks, Cho-Shinjuku, and
six others. Highest possible recommendation.
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Various Artists
"I Hope The End Is Always The Beginning" CD
Imagine a record label made up completely of bands
that sound like Jawbreaker and Leatherface. Make them all Japanese
and you get Tokyo label Snuffy Smile. This 28 track CD features
14 bands that generally play melodic, high energy punk rock. The
impact of other gaijin acts such as Discount and Screeching Weasel
is also evident. A great comp at a great price.
INDEFINITELY OUT OF STOCK 1/16/08
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V/A Guitar Wolf Tribute
"I Love Guitar Wolf Very Much" CD
13 tracks of Guitar Wolf covers by some
of the best bands of today including Lightning Bolt, Jon Spencer
Blues Explosion, Snuff, J. Mascis and the Fog, Sonic Youth's Jim
O'Rourke and many others. Listen to your favorite GW songs in a
diverse array of styles. Highly recommended. Listen to Porch Ghouls'
"Fujiyama Attack" and Puffy Amiyumi's "Can-Nana Fever"
below. |
V/A "Japanese Assault" CD
Four bands contribute a total of 37 tracks
of ear-bleeding insanity. Senseless Apocalypse, Muga, Realized,
and Swarrrm bring the intense thrash/rock that the Japanese hardcore
underground is known for. Recommended for patch-sewing, basement
show-dwelling nonconformists.
TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK 1/16/08
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V/A "Japan In Decline" CD
A document of some of today's greatest Japanese
hardcore punk thrashers. Featuring unreleased songs from 19 bands
including Unholy Grave, Kung-Fu Grip Man, Mass Genocide, and Hellpop.
Sensitive ears need not apply. Unless they want to bleed.
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V/A "Japan Thrash Revolution" CD
The loudest, most chaotic CD we could possibly
offer you. Featuring a whopping 41 tracks clocking in at an average
length of 60 seconds a piece, "Japan Thrash Revolution"
is a brilliant representation of the new breed of Japanese grind/thrash/hardcore
punk. Bands include Circle X, Slam Chop, Mind Of Asian, Low Vision,
and Lift Up Your Hands with the fiv part epic "5 Bloody Songs".
Enjoy at your own risk.
TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK 7/19/07
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V/A "Jumpin' Jukebox" CD
Featuring 12 of Japan's favorite rock/garage/trash/surf
bands, this compilation is a great starting point for blossoming
Japanese music fans. Includes tracks from Guitar Wolf, Jet Boys,
The Pebbles, Fabulous Mach Kung Fu, and eight others. Click below
to hear The Tweezers' "Starry Eyes" and Jackie & The
Cedrics' "Hurry Up".
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V/A "Just Go Destroy Everything In Sight!" CD
One of our favorite compilations. 17 tracks
from some of the current (2005) bests in the underground Japanese
rock scene. Includes tracks from Goggle-A, The Volume Out, The Gimmies,
and many others. Check out Naked's "The Same (Show Your I.D.)"
and Pappys' "Go Go Express" below. Highest possible
recommendation. |
V/A "S.A.M. Vol. 1" CD
An amazing 19 track collection featuring
the best of today's Japanese underground rock scene. Every rock
genre is covered from female-led pop to aggressive punk rock. It
even has a few electronic/experimental/noise tracks. A definite
gem. Artists include: Electric Eel Shock, Peelander-Z, Little Fujiko,
Space Kung-Fu Man, Patit Mit, and fourteen others. Listen to Mong
Hang and Techma below. Highly recommended, Japan-only release,
out of print.
OUT OF PRINT 1/16/08
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V/A "Thanks Very Much Max!" CD
We don't know who Max is, but he
deserves thanks for having any involvement in the making of this
Australian release. 28 tracks from 14 bands including The Urchin
(Japan), Scared of Chaka (US), The Duvals (UK), and Love Camp 7
(AUS). We only have three copies in stock and a restock is doubtful.
Click below to hear The Urchin.
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Various Artists
"Tribute to the Pixies" CD
One of our favorite CDs. 11 tracks of Pixies
covers by some of Japan's best including Beat Crusaders, Penpals,
Naht, Seafood and many more. Click below to hear Feed's amazing
version of "Debaser" as well as Drumkan's "Alec Eiffel".
We managed to secure a box of this out of print masterpiece, which
has never received the visibility it deserves. Originally released
in 1999. |
V/A
"We Ain't Housewife Material" CD
A fantastic 20 track collection of international
all-girl punk, rock, and garage bands. Japanese bands include Astro
Babys, Belly Button, Fifi and The Mach 3, Flowermulu, and three
others. Also includes bands from the US, UK, Germany, and the Netherlands.
Recommended.
TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK 1/16/08
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YMCK
"Family Music" CD
The perfect soundtrack for the hardcore
gamer in your life. Imagine listening to Pizzicato Five while playing
Super Mario Bros. 2. That's what YMCK sound like. Jazzy, female
vocals over 8-bit Nintendo samples that don't let up over the course
of twelve tracks including "Magical 8bit Tour" and "Your
Quest Is Over". This CD will make you the coolest kid at your
local EB Games. Guaranteed. |
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