TJ Disbanding - Page 8

frecklegirl · 2012.01.11, 12:35 PM

Originally Posted by Maou

He joined so late because they couldn't find another guitarist. Shiina and co had been rejected by several other guitarists including Ukigumo. They practically begged Ukigumo to join the band at the last minute because nobody else wanted the job.

Ah, I see.

And he's been phoning it in ever since. Good riddance, Uki.

SoulExperience · 2012.01.11, 03:06 PM

lol@ukigumo haters

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Carlx · 2012.01.11, 04:15 PM

Originally Posted by TurtleFu

Tokyo Jihen will just end up being "what Shiina Ringo did for 4 years instead of making really amazing albums"

Wouldn't you consider Dynamite Out! as one of the more tangible examples of the quintessence of Shiina Ringo's music? Because I would.

Tokyo Jihad · 2012.01.11, 04:19 PM

In Turtlefu's defense, thats likely outside the 4 year frame he mentioned

TurtleFu · 2012.01.11, 04:46 PM

I meant Post-Adult.

I think we can all agree that both Kyouiku and Adult are worthy of being included alongside Ringo's other solo albums? Not saying they are all the same quality, but they are at least within the same ballpark.

FadedSun · 2012.01.11, 05:16 PM

Originally Posted by The Most Curious Thing

Sports sounds even more generically poppish to an outsider than to a Shiina devotee.

I think it's funny that you consider Sports "generically poppish". Maybe it is considered to past TJ albums, but not by typical musical standards. This isn't something that would be played on a pop station over here in America. Maybe in Japan it would? Maybe someone that lives in Japan can correct me on that. It would be very hard to convince a typical pop fan to like any TJ album, I think.

With that said, I discovered Shiina Ringo and Tokyo Jihen two years ago and I'm very happy I did. My first exposure to her was in TJ and the song was "Noudouteki Sanpunkan". I was instantly hooked and sought out her whole discography as well as TJ's. I'm sad to see TJ go since I never got to see them live, but I do have to admit that "Daihakken" wasn't the best of albums, so I can't say I'm surprised they decided to break up. I hope Shiina continues her solo career.

Nimh · 2012.01.11, 05:44 PM

Whoever's in charge of the Wikipedia entry is taking his ol' sweet time updating.

FadedSun · 2012.01.11, 06:13 PM

Originally Posted by Nimh

Whoever's in charge of the Wikipedia entry is taking his ol' sweet time updating.

No one is in charge of a Wikipedia entry.Anyone can update their page.

Tokyo Jihad · 2012.01.11, 06:15 PM

Nimh · 2012.01.11, 06:37 PM

You're so amusing, Jihad. Like Bazooka Joe amusing.

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