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Policeman
Policeman formed in Tokyo's Shimokitazawa area in the early 2010s, with Tetsu Kawakami on vocals and lyrics, Kazuya Nakaoka on bass, Masashi Hamada on guitar,...
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Policeman formed in Tokyo's Shimokitazawa area in the early 2010s, with Tetsu Kawakami on vocals and lyrics, Kazuya Nakaoka on bass, Masashi Hamada on guitar, and Takuji Otsuka on drums. They built a reputation for aggressive live shows and lyrics that addressed social issues, which sometimes put them at odds with authorities. In 2013, they faced obscenity charges after performing their song 'Gondola' at a festival, sparking discussions about artistic freedom in Japan.
Their music pulls from punk, rock, and hip-hop, with albums like 'The Policemen' (2014), 'Policeman 2' (2016), and 'Policeman 3' (2018) showing their range. They're best known for 'Gal-O Sengen,' a track that captures their raw energy and confrontational style. Kawakami's vocals drive the sound alongside Nakaoka's bass lines and Hamada's guitar work.
Despite this, their music connected with younger listeners who responded to its directness and social critique. They operated in that space where musical intensity and provocation overlap, without much concern for mainstream acceptance.
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