A Japanese rock band that found its biggest audience through anime openings and high-energy guitar work.
For their sound, start with 'Chain' to hear the anthem that broke them wide. Then try 'Mr. Yesterday' for a dose of their straight-ahead rock energy.
Back-on matters because they soundtracked a generation's anime watching. Their single 'Chain' became the opening theme for 'Naruto Shippuden' in 2007, instantly connecting their sound to one of the biggest shows around. Songs like 'Mr. Yesterday' and 'Spark' show their knack for mixing rock drive with melodic hooks that work just as well outside an opening sequence.
They formed in 2002 and put out their debut album 'Yes We Are Back-on' two years later. The 'Naruto Shippuden' placement in 2007 was a turning point, and they kept releasing albums like 'Baby Rock' and 'Violent Emotion' while navigating lineup shifts, like when session drummer Kengo filled in for an injured Macchin in 2013.
Keep it compact: a lyric you come back to, a live memory, or the part of the catalog you would point someone toward first.
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