A Japanese rock band whose 1994 hit 'Angel Lamp no Namida' broke them through with experimental sound and distinctive vocals.
For their breakthrough sound, start with 'Angel Lamp no Namida.' 'Techno Break' gives you a sense of their later experimental edge.
They came up in Tokyo's early 1990s underground scene with a sound that felt experimental at the time. 'Angel Lamp no Namida' became a national hit in 1994 with its haunting melody and Kataoka's vocals, putting them at the forefront of the rock scene. Songs like 'Techno Break' and 'Fall to Earth' show their range from rock anthems to acoustic ballads.
After 'Angel Lamp no Namida' broke through in 1994, they released albums like 'Kagayaku Hoshi no Yoru' in 1995 and 'Hana no Naka' in 1997. Their energetic live shows featured Kataoka's strong stage presence, but a 1999 tour was canceled due to his health issues, and he left the band in 2001.
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