is a Japanese three-piece punk rock band from Urasoe, Okinawa, Japan, formed in 1998. The band released their first album when the members were 19. In 2001, despite low media attention, they produced a commercially-prominent second album Message, which eventually sold over two million record copies. Due to the success of the album the musicians were offered label deals from several major labels and an invitation to participate at the Kōhaku Uta Gassen which the band declined to stay independent.
Since then, they have released several albums with assorted success.
History The band was formed in summer of 1998 in their hometown, Urasoe, Okinawa while the band members were still in high school. They produced the two song "START" and "Shin Komekamin A".
They released their first album on December 7, 1999, titled Go On as You Are.
They released their second album Message on September 16, 2001. The album had sold 2 million copies by 2003, despite no media exposure.
Band members – bass guitar, vocals – guitar – drums
Discography Studio albums Year Album details Sales 2000Go On as You Are Released: August 8, 20001,000,000Go on As You Are record sales from Japan Times 2001Message Released: September 16, 20012,782,000 2004百々: Momo Released: March 18, 2004— 2006Daniel Released: August 8, 2006— 2008Etc. Works Released: July 8, 2008— 2009Eight-hundreds Released: July 8, 200946,128 2011etc.works2 Released: May 18, 2011— 2013Good Morning Okinawa Released: February 20, 2013— 2015People People Released: August 19, 2015— 2016Pretty Good!! Released: September 28, 2016— 2023Last Paradise Released: July 12, 2023—
EPs Year Title 2022 with WANIMA Released: June 22, 2022 2024 with WANIMA Released: September 25, 2024
Singles Year Title 2003 Released: December 6, 2003 2008"Special Thanks!!" Released: December 3, 2008 2014"Okinawa Calling×Stand by Me" Released: June 25, 2014
Compilations Year Title2000沖縄中毒/The Pocket Full of Rumble Okinawan Addict!!Japanese Homegrown Vol.4-Skacore Collection 2001飛薬 (Flying Drug): 沖縄中毒 Vol.2 2013800Best: Simple Is the Best!!
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