Arakajime Kimerareta Koibitotachi E

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Band name means "For Pre-determined Lovers".
The band was formed by Shouji Ikenaga.
He is mainly influenced by new roots Reggae (such as JahShaka, etc.), Steppers and the mellow Melodion (Melodica) sounds of Augustus Pablo and King Tubby. Not only that, he also blends roller-coaster Rock music with the tenderness of Soft Rock, Psychedelic Rock, and even ambient noise.
The make up of Arakajime’s music involves picturesque characters and a cinematic feel is generated using musical jump cuts and collage.
His musical textures invoke ambivalent feelings such as hidden madness in solitude and a purity in decadence.

[Members]

Shoji Ikenaga : track making, melodion
Kim : drums
Mikito Tsurugi : bass
Kuritez : theremin, percussion

KIOKU / Arakajime Kimerareta Koibitotachi E (DVD + CD)

Live movie at Tokyo November 2013 plus extra tracks on DVD, with CD including new track "Going".
(2014 release)

DOCUMENT / Arakajime Kimerareta Koibitotachi E

Fifth Album featuring Piano, Electric Guitar, and Horn sections.
(2013 release)

TODAY / Arakajime Kimerareta Koibitotachi E

Single release of two tunes "The day before" and "The day after" (totally about 30 minutes).
(2012 release)

CALLING / Arakajime Kimerareta Koibitotachi E

Fourth (Studio recorded) album.
(2011 release)

MP3 Download available :
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LUSH (CD+DVD) / Arakajime Kimerareta Koibitotachi E

Live recorded album.
(2009 release)
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KARA / Arakajime Kimerareta Koibitotachi E

Third album.
(2008 release)
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for Japan

BURE / Arakajime Kimerareta Koibitotachi E

Second album.
(2005 release)

KUGI / Arakajime Kimerareta Koibitotachi E

Title means "Nail".
First album.
(2003 release)

SPINNING / Kuritez

First solo album of Kuritez.
Featuring variational Theremin sounds.
(2014 release)