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Osaka
Osaka formed in 1990 in Osaka, Japan, with Taka Michinoku on vocals and guitar, Yusuke Takada on bass, and Takeshi Hirose on drums. They played a mix of...
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Osaka formed in 1990 in Osaka, Japan, with Taka Michinoku on vocals and guitar, Yusuke Takada on bass, and Takeshi Hirose on drums. They played a mix of alternative rock, punk, and pop, with lyrics that often dealt with identity and alienation.
Their 1993 single 'Weights' became a nationwide hit, pushing them into the mainstream. The band's sound and introspective themes sometimes drew criticism from listeners who found them too dark or unconventional.
Osaka released several albums including 'Osaka' in 1995, '100 Flowers' in 1997, and 'Last Waltz' in 2004. They also put out a live recording from Budokan in 2000.
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