Every Shonen Knife......

[kid_robotron]

......has a kid_robotron that loves them.

As mentioned in a previous thread I'm a big fan of Osaka's most famous daughters. Anyone else?

OK so its probably been done before, but I was just wondering.

[montyburnz]

i got turned on to them pretty late in the game. still, i think they're amazing. I hope I get to see them live someday...

Off of the Happy Hour album I love Jackalope, Fish Eyes, Hot Chocolate, and People Traps.

[tsar nicholas]

That record with "Banana Fish" on it blew my mind.

[Asharak]

Originally posted by montyburnz
i got turned on to them pretty late in the game. still, i think they're amazing. I hope I get to see them live someday...

Off of the Happy Hour album I love Jackalope, Fish Eyes, Hot Chocolate, and People Traps.

Same here. About the only album I have from them (that I could even find) is Rock Animals. It has some good tracks (especially "Cobra Vs. Mongoose"), but it's not exactly their best work either.

[kid_robotron]

I had:

Lets Knife
Brand New Knife
Happy Hour

Alas my ex took them back to Hong Kong and I can't find them in the shops. Still, at least I have them on MP3.

[Sethius]

They played live at the Casbah in san Diego around '97. They rawked. I got to talk to most of them, but Naoko was hiding from me.

[Robocon^^]

I geeked out and flew to
Japan in 98 just to see
them play because they
didn't drop by Honolulu
on their last US tour.

There's a new album due
out soon (May 23rd) but it'll
probably be Japan only.

[Liver_on_a_Stick]

I'm soo sad the whole group isn't together anymore. I got into the band with their Happy Hour albulm. I wished I could have caught them at Lee's Palace when they came in 2000 they played 2 weeks before I picked up their albulm, I truly thought they'd be back.... but I guess they won't. Ah well, sometimes luck isn't on my side.

Just a tip guys if you all even care, but here in the IN/KY area all the Best Buys carry a lot if not all of Shonen Knifes albums. As well as Butter 08, Buffalo Daughter, Chibo Matto, and Puffy. I hope this helps. Good Luck!!

Happy Hunting,

Jason

[jsoy]

i hugged the drummer..it was kinda weird though...

[alamode]

I'm bumping this thread because I have to throw some love out for these guys. Oh. My. God.

I was walking around the city in a dream today because every new song that came on my headphones made me smile like a retard.

it's hard not to love songs called:

"I am a cat"
"hot chocolate"
and
"extra sensory perception"

thank you. have a nice day.

[acid_squid]

I was a fan. I saw them in SF back in 1993 or 1994, I think. I really liked them until I saw them live... they all kept throwing the rocker/devil sign like they were all hardcore or something.... and every time some fan would try to rush the stage, they would kinda panic and step back... but the thing was, the crowd was super Geek Rock and all the guys trying to jump on stage were really scrawny and cutesy.
After that, I reconsidered my feelings for Shonen Knife and invested in some Sekiri albums.

[peko-chan]

I'm in the book "Shonen Knife Land"

http://girlagent13.tripod.com/shonen.jpg

I'm the girl throwing the "v" sign...

[alamode]

Originally posted by acid_squid
I was a fan. I saw them in SF back in 1993 or 1994, I think. I really liked them until I saw them live... they all kept throwing the rocker/devil sign like they were all hardcore or something.... and every time some fan would try to rush the stage, they would kinda panic and step back... but the thing was, the crowd was super Geek Rock and all the guys trying to jump on stage were really scrawny and cutesy.
After that, I reconsidered my feelings for Shonen Knife and invested in some Sekiri albums.

but the geekness is exactly what's so great.

that's so great. I like them even more.

I am also a fan!

[alamode]

:heart: :D :heart:

[dragon chic]

i'm a shonen virgin, i need to get my shit together.

[Robocon^^]

http://shonenknife.com/jacket23.jpg
Their new album's out tomorrow in Japan.

[nathaniel]

i've got an old guide to the underground scene in japan called 'the rockers' with some info on shonen knife:

befor the band they were OLs
got together in dec of 81
played their first show in osaka in march of 82
first tape 'minna tanoshiku shonen knife' released in august of that year
83 'burning farm' ep
84 'yama no acchan' ep
86 'pretty little baka guy" ep


hehe...theres some funny old pcis of them too. if only i had a scanner

[kid_robotron]

http://www.rockofjapan.com/images/shonenknife/sk.minnatanoshiku.jpg

[Jack]

I love to Knife!

And also, Shonen Knife!

[Zaius]

liking shonen knife is like liking wesley willis.

[jimbuto]

I recently bought Let's Knife used. I put it in after like 2 months (I buy music faster than I can listen), and it was like classical guitar. I was shocked, it wasn't what I expected at all. I skipped foward a few tracks, more classical guitar... I get pissed and take out the CD. Its some random guitarist's CD. You know, the type that calls themselves "The _first name_ _last name_ Experience". The store I bought it at is about 400 miles away. Grrrrrr.

[nathaniel]

Originally posted by kid_robotron
http://www.rockofjapan.com/images/shonenknife/sk.minnatanoshiku.jpg

ha! radd. that the 82 tape then eh

[martin]

Wesley Willis? Come on, they have more lyrics than that... They're at least on a Ramones level as far as lines per song go.

I think 714 is the right balance of raw energy and production. That was a good era for them.

[Robocon^^]

I was planning a July vacation and a friend in Osaka got me a ticket for their 7/11 show.

7/12 is Shonen Knife day. I think they're playing in Tokyo that day, probably Shibuya.

7=nana
1=ichi
2=futatsu

naifu is "knife"

[martin]

Oops. Was that record 712. Damn.

[Robocon^^]

it's been awhile :)

Haha...just saw ThatGirlJing's pic in the SK book (I couldn't get the Tripod image to load in a new window :()

[lotto]

shonen knife to tour the US again!
info (http://www.pollstar.com/news/viewnews.pl?NewsID=2745)

[Liver_on_a_Stick]

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!

I don't care if I miss an exam. I HAVE to go this time!

Thank you lotto!

*10/30/03.

I'm marking it on my calender ASAP. You just made my day!!!

[Thirty Nine]

I saw them last July in Tokyo. Total rockstars, man.

[dragon chic]

picked up heavy songs last weekend, it's all about rubberband!

[key_loser]

the osaka ramones! these girls are good medicine, they do a song on the powerpuff girls tribute album, their song is about buttercup.

"flying ata high speeds...
defeating evil...
rescue the people"

[dragon chic]

key, you are right on, the first time i listened to them i thought the ramones. these girls kick ass!

[martin]

Just noticed that they have a few days coming up at the Knitting Factory in L.A.

I think it was that place.

[key_loser]

Originally posted by dragon chic
key, you are right on, the first time i listened to them i thought the ramones. these girls kick ass!

no, they're actually known as the osaka ramones

[key_loser]

and if this about them playing l.a. soon is true, i'd be up AND down for getting the local population of giant robots together for it.

[Robocon^^]

Originally posted by key_loser
and if this about them playing l.a. soon is true, i'd be up AND down for getting the local population of giant robots together for it. I rescheduled my flight into LA just so I could see them live. I'll be there on the 10th and then go see Petty Booka on the 11th. Just reserved tickets off the website this morning.

http://tickets.knittingfactory.com/store/one/index.html?cid=421751&store_id=2314&page_type=multi&search_value=shonen+knife

[dragon chic]

Originally posted by key_loser


no, they're actually known as the osaka ramones

i didn't know this, i would like to pick up more of their cd's. thanks for the 411:)

[kid_robotron]

Boo, I see no tour dates outside of the US. Why can't they do UK shows? *sobs*

[lotto]

about those knitting factory dates for all of you LA bots:
10/10 - opening are TSAR and DJ Soju
10/11 - The Muffs!!!!!!!

ai ya, cant make it to these shows. my best friend is getting married on 10/11

[Sethius]

i think they're playing this weekend in SD.

did michie the bass player retire? who's the new girl?

[SailorVee]

They're playing in Houston tx on 10/17 at fitz for $14
I've only heard a little froms these girls, but I'm looking forward to the show!

[dragon chic]

does anyone know if the s.f. show at slims *this thursday* is sold out?

my bro bought us tix, but we won't be able to attend, is anyone looking to purchase?

[Yumyumcha]

Knitting Factory is nice. Small, cozy and clean. You walk in through a narrow hallway that leads to a room with a bar. Than through some other doors (near the restroom) into the main stage - standing room mostly with a few token tables and chairs on the outskirts. There's a balcony upstairs that has tables by the railing.

[bodybag]

i listened back-to-back to their and big star's takes on "till the end of the day". sk's version has the edge.

[montyburnz]

I finally got to see them live last night in San Jose. Shonen Knife is more infectious than SARS.

[Liver_on_a_Stick]

That's cool Chauncy! I can't wait for their show here. Can I ask a couple of questions? How long was their show? On my ticket it says they start at 11:00pm. Who's the opening act by the way?

[martin]

Anyone going to the L.A. show tonight (Friday)?

[dragon chic]

i'm sad that we couldn't make the s.f. show, but i'm glad that everyone else had fun. gotta check them out next time their in town.....

[Robocon^^]

http://www.50-50.com/~jeff/gallery/albums/album01/doublesisters.thumb.jpg (http://www.50-50.com/~jeff/gallery/albums/album01/doublesisters.jpg)
http://www.50-50.com/~jeff/gallery/albums/album01/fuzzyskpan.thumb.jpg (http://www.50-50.com/~jeff/gallery/albums/album01/fuzzyskpan.jpg)
http://www.50-50.com/~jeff/gallery/albums/album01/SKsquare.thumb.jpg (http://www.50-50.com/~jeff/gallery/albums/album01/SKsquare.jpg)

[Liver_on_a_Stick]

nice, robocon^^ !

[Robocon^^]

http://www.50-50.com/~jeff/gallery/albums/album01/mondrian.thumb.jpg (http://www.50-50.com/~jeff/gallery/albums/album01/mondrian.sized.jpg)

And Happy Birthday to the drummer Mana-chan.

[Robocon^^]

Songs I remember from the LA dates (not in order):

Konnichiwa!
Flying Jelly Attack
Lazybone
Riding on the Rocket
Twist Barbie
Bear Up Bison
Antonio Baka Guy
Cobra vs Mongoose
Top of the World
Daydream Believer
Buttercup (I'm a Supergirl)
I Wanna Eat Chocobars
Sushi Bar Song
Map Master
Ah ah ah ah ah...
Golden Years of Rock and Roll
Rubber Band
Whatever
Mysterious Drugstore
ESP
Bananachips

['jim]

this is kinda late but Shonen Knife is on tour right now:

http://www.shonenknife.com/tournews.html

I just saw them in Philly. If you don't know, Atsuko has moved up to bass and they have an adorable new drummer. Almost made up for the absence of Michie (who did my favorites). Go see them if you can!

['jim]

Originally posted by 'jim
they have an adorable new drummer.

there she is: Etsuko (sitting)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/visqueen/6560237/

[Robocon^^]

Sad news I just heard. RIP China.

http://www.shonenknife.net/eng/info/index.asp
http://shonenknife.com/mainpage.html

['jim]

Sad, but she hadn't been their drummer for a while.

['jim]

Nobody seems to d/l my YSI links anymore, but here's another one for the people that care (NO REPOST!):

MERRI KURISUMASU! (http://s56.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1R2TI0NZAF51V2E48HGLX8VFFA)

[static]

niiiiice...thanks!