ASPARAGUS
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ASPARAGUS is a Japanese rock band. They formed in Feuruary of 2002 in Yokohama by Watanabe Shinobu, Yamashita Junichirou, and Ichinose Masakazu. Their joint mini-album with BEAT CRUSADERS, NIGHT ON THE PLANET, reached #11 on Oricon charts.
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Band Members
- Watanabe Shinobu (渡邊忍) (vocals/guitar) (2002-)
- Hara Naou (原直央) (bass) (2002-)
- Ichise Masakazu(一瀬正和) (drums) (2007-)
Former Members
- Yamashita Junichirou (潤一郎) (bass) (2002-2006)
Information
In february 2002, Watanabe Shinobu (Vo&Gt from CAPTAIN HEDGE HOG), Yamashita Junichirou (Ba&Cho from NICE MARBLES), Ichinose Masakazu (Dr&Cho from POPCATCHER) got together for their own project in Yokohama. They self- released their first album titled "Tiger Style" later the same year. Each member of ASPARAGUS has their own sense of style and originality. Each member is strongly talented and rich with ideas in their own department and the song-writing never falls on any one individual, yet it is a collective task, and one which ASPARAGUS executes beutifuly as a collective unit.
In 2004, ASPARAGUS did the unthinkable as a follow up to their first full length release. They released their 2nd AND 3rd album on the same day, and on two different lables. Their second album, "KAPPA I", was released on their home label, 3P3B Records. The third release, "KAPPA II", is proudly released on the Pizza of Death label. Triple-time melodies, ensemble tunes and impressive guitar refrains, the "KAPPA Albums" show enormous growth of the band since their first release. An excellent portrayal of their hard work, rich ideas, thought out guitar patterns and incredibly high level playing, from each player, of this incredible 3 piece.
Watanabe Shinobu also plays guitar and composes songs for singer-songwriter Kimura Kaela.
Discography
Albums
- [2002.11.11] Tiger Style
- [2004.06.16] KAPPA I
- [2004.06.16] KAPPA II
- [2007.10.10] MONT BLANC
Mini-Albums
- [2007.01.17] NIGHT ON THE PLANET (ASPARAGUS x BEAT CRUSADERS)
Singles
- [2002.12.07] Winnie the Pooh / Forever and Ever
- [2005.06.04] Yes / No
- [2007.06.01] HONESTY
Compilation/Other
- [2002.10.30] DIVE INTO DISNEY (#8 Forever and Ever')
- [2004.07.28] MOSH PIT ON DISNEY (#8 Winnie the Pooh')
- [2006.09.06] The Very Best of PIZZA OF DEATH (#14 PRECIOUS)
- [2007.03.21] HUSKING BEE TRIBUTE ALBUM (#16 Robber no Kuchimane (ロバの口真似; Robber Imitation))

