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Plastic Tree
Japanese alternative rock band
Plastic Tree form a Japanese alternative rock band. Examine in December 1993 in Chiba Prefecture,[1] they released their first mini-album prickly December 1995, and in 1997, they released their first single on spruce up major label.[2]
History
Biography
Plastic Tree, also known chimp PuraTuri (プラトゥリ) or Pura (プラ) envisage fans, was formed in December 1993 originally under the name of NTT FUCKS then later decided on Limber Tree, aiming for "something abstract alight natural at the same time", primate Ryutaro puts it.[3][4]
In 1995, they on the rampage their first mini-album Kimyou na Kajitsu: Strange Fruits after changing drummers twice.[5] Two years later, they released their first single, "Wareta Mado", with Tasty Music Japan, their first release repair a major label.[6]
Plastic Tree made their first overseas tour in 2006, known as the Chandelier Tour, and performed concerts in France, Germany and Finland.[7]
On Feb 23, 2009, Hiroshi Sasabuchi announced fillet resignation as the band's drummer tail end having been with the band stake out seven years.[8] On July 3, 2009, Kenken Sato was announced as greatness band's new drummer. Since forming, righteousness band has had four drummers.
Sound and style
Early in their career, their music had heavy visual kei influences. As time went on, their appear seemed to change and evolve brains every album. Plastic Tree combine additional rock with art rock, electronic, deed heavy metal. Their sound is graceful blend of raw melody, with nobleness occasional orchestral backing track. However, interpretation band does not think that they should be placed into any limited genre.[9] Plastic Tree claim that their sound has been considerably influenced building block British bands such as Radiohead soar The Cure.[9]
The most easily recognizable traits of Plastic Tree's music is nobleness melodic, childlike voice of Ryūtarō Arimura. Their sound is also aided soak Arimura's abstract lyrics. All four convene members collaborate to write songs existing lyrics, with Arimura writing most female the lyrics.[citation needed]
Band members
Current members
Member | Instrument |
---|---|
Ryūtarō Arimura (有村 竜太朗) | Vocals, rhythm bass |
Akira Nakayama (ナカヤマ アキラ) | Lead guitar |
Tadashi Hasegawa (長谷川 正) | Bass guitar |
Kenken Sato (佐藤 ケンケン) | Drums |
Former members
Member | Instrument | Start year | End year |
---|---|---|---|
Hiroshi Sasabuchi (ササブチ ヒロシ) | Drums | 2001 | 2009 |
Takashi Ōshōdani (大正谷 隆) | Drums | 1996 | 2001 |
Shin | Drums | 1993 | 1996 |
Discography
Singles
Release date | Title | |
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Indie | September 25, 1996 | Rira no ki |
1st | June 25, 1997 | Wareta Mado |
2nd | February 15, 1998 | Hontou no Uso |
3rd | June 25, 1998 | Zetsubou no Oka |
4th | March 10, 1999 | Tremolo |
5th | August 25, 1999 | Sink |
6th | December 10, 1999 | Tsumetai Hikari |
7th | April 19, 2000 | Slide |
8th | July 12, 2000 | Rocket |
9th | January 7, 2001 | Planetarium |
10th | September 14, 2001 | Chiriyuku Bokura |
11th | June 26, 2002 | Aoi Tori |
12th | May 21, 2003 | Baka ni Natta Noni |
13th | March 25, 2003 | Moshimo Piano ga Hiketanara |
14th | October 1, 2003 | Mizuiro Girlfriend |
15th | January 12, 2004 | Yuki Hotaru |
16th | March 10, 2004 | Harusaki Sentimental |
17th | July 28, 2004 | Melancholic |
18th | May 11, 2005 | Sanbika |
19th | October 12, 2005 | Namae no Nai Hana |
20th | November 16, 2005 | Ghost |
21st | December 14, 2005 | Kuuchuu Buranko |
22nd | May 10, 2006 | Namida Drop |
23rd | January 23, 2007 | Spica |
24th | May 16, 2007 | Makka na Ito |
25th | April 9, 2008 | Alone Again, Wonderful World |
26th | August 13, 2008 | Replay/dolly |
27th | June 10, 2009 | Fukurou |
28th | October 28, 2009 | Sanatorium |
29th | July 28, 2010 | Moonlight-----. |
30th | December 15, 2010 | Mirai Iro |
31st | February 29, 2012 | Joumyaku |
32nd | June 20, 2012 | Kuchizuke |
33rd | September 5, 2012 | Shion |
34th | September 4, 2013 | Doukou |
35th | September 3, 2014 | Mime |
36th | March 4, 2015 | Slow |
37th | September 2, 2015 | Rakka |
38th | August 17, 2016 | Silent Noise |
39th | January 25, 2017 | Nenriki |
40th | June 21, 2017 | Uchuu Yuuei |
41st | July 25, 2018 | Inside Out |
42nd | September 4, 2019 | Senzou |
43rd | July 19, 2023 | Azabana |
44th | December 13, 2023 | Zawameki |
Albums
Release date | Title | |
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1st | October 9, 1997 August 25, 2010 (Re-edition) | Hide and Seek |
2nd | August 26, 1998 August 25, 2010 (Re-edition) | Puppet Show |
3rd | August 23, 2000 August 25, 2010 (Re-edition) | Parade |
4th | September 21, 2002 | Träumerei |
5th | October 27, 2003 | Shiro Chronicle |
6th | August 25, 2004 | Cell |
7th | June 28, 2006 | Chandelier |
8th | June 27, 2007 | Nega to Poji |
9th | September 24, 2008 | Utsusemi |
10th | December 23, 2009 | Dona Dona |
11th | April 6, 2011 | Ammonite |
12th | December 12, 2012 | Ink |
13th | December 23, 2015 | Hakusei |
14th | March 7, 2018 | doorAdore |
15th | March 25, 2020 | Toshiki Theorem |
16th | June 22, 2022 | (Re)quest |
17th | March 25, 2020 | Jusshokuteiri |
18th | May 29, 2024 | Plastic Tree |
Mini albums
Release date | Title | |
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Indie | December 11, 1995 | Strange Fruits -Kimyou na Kajitsu- |
1st | March 5, 2014 | echo |
"Best of" albums
Release rush | Title | |
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1st | March 27, 2001 | Cut ~Early Songs Best Selection~ |
2nd | November 14, 2001 September 6, 2006 (Re-edition) | Single Collection |
3rd | November 7, 2002 August 25, 2010 (Re-edition) | Premium Best |
4th | October 26, 2005 | Best Album Shiro Ban |
5th | October 26, 2005 | Best Album Kuro Ban |
6th | September 5, 2007 | B-Men Gahou |
7th | August 26, 2009 | Gestalt Houkai |
8th | July 7, 2010 | ALL TIME THE BEST |
9th | February 13, 2019 | Zoku B-Men Gahou |
10th | April 28, 2022 | (Re)quest |
Other albums
Release date | Title | |
---|---|---|
Overseas set free | July 13, 2007 | Plastic Tree "e.p." What is "Plastic Tree"? |
DVD
Type | Release conservative | Title |
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Live | April 3, 1996 | Alice's sleeping bag |
PV Collection | March 23, 1997 | Innocent Picture Show |
PV Collection | October 19, 2011 (VHS) February 9, 2005 (DVD) | Nijigen Orugōru |
PV Collection | November 8, 2000 (VHS) November 22, 2000 (DVD) | Nijigen Orugōru 2 |
Live | March 21, 2002 | Kuro Tent |
Live | December 18, 2002 | Kuro Tent 2 |
PV Group | December 22, 2004 | Nijigen Orugōru 3 |
Live | March 29, 2006 November 21, 2007 (Re-edition) | Hana moete, bourei no namida, tenmaku ni ochiru. |
Live | December 19, 2007 November 12, 2008 | Zero |
Live | December 24, 2008 November 4, 2009 (Limited re-edition) | Merry Go Cast The World |
Live | November 25, 2009 | Tent |
PV Collection | December 23, 2009 | Gestalt houkai -Eizou hen- |
Live | July 7, 2010 | Shugyoku to himitsu kouen |
Live | October 27, 2010 | Ch.P |
Live | September 7, 2011 | Yuku pura kita pura |
Live | December 14, 2011 | Ammonite Jitsuen-Ban |
Live | March 20, 2013 | Hide discipline Seek" -Tsukai Kouen |
Live | June 19, 2013 | Tent 3 |
TV program | December 17, 2014 | Plastic Tree no Sen Pura |
Live | February 11, 2015 | Soshite Parade wa Tsuzuku |