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サンボマスター
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Sambomaster (サンボマスター) is a Japanese Rock band, signed to Sony Music Japan. They were formed in February 2000 when Takashi Yamaguchi (山口隆) (Guitar & Vocals) and Yasufumi Kiuchi (木内泰史) (Drums & Back-Up Vocals) who had first met at a music club at university a few years prior, met Youichi Kondo (近藤洋一) (Bass & Back-Up Vocals) and decided to start a band. Thus, Sambomaster were born.
They first made their debut at a live house (known as Showboat) in the Koenji district of Tokyo not too long after first forming the band. This was quickly followed by them self-producing their first mini-album, Kick no Oni, which took almost a year to complete and was eventually released in April 2001, limited to only 300 copies. They then built on this progress by participating in various indie complations and anthologies, coupled with seemingly endless gigging across the country, which helped create a large amount of interest for the band.
However, Sambomaster’s big break finally came in Summer 2003, when they appeared at Fuji Rock Festival’s Rookie a Go-Go (a show designed to highlight up-and-coming new bands) which lead to them getting signed to Sony Music Japan and releasing their major-label debut album, Atarashiki Nihongo Rock No Michi To Hikari, in December 2003. It eventually peaked at #3 on the music charts, which was a miraculous achievement for the band, as the album had next been given to no advertisting on Sony Music’s part, and was being sold on word of mouth and good reviews only.
They first made their debut at a live house (known as Showboat) in the Koenji district of Tokyo not too long after first forming the band. This was quickly followed by them self-producing their first mini-album, Kick no Oni, which took almost a year to complete and was eventually released in April 2001, limited to only 300 copies. They then built on this progress by participating in various indie complations and anthologies, coupled with seemingly endless gigging across the country, which helped create a large amount of interest for the band.
However, Sambomaster’s big break finally came in Summer 2003, when they appeared at Fuji Rock Festival’s Rookie a Go-Go (a show designed to highlight up-and-coming new bands) which lead to them getting signed to Sony Music Japan and releasing their major-label debut album, Atarashiki Nihongo Rock No Michi To Hikari, in December 2003. It eventually peaked at #3 on the music charts, which was a miraculous achievement for the band, as the album had next been given to no advertisting on Sony Music’s part, and was being sold on word of mouth and good reviews only.
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BritBadger wrote:
Just bought an album, can't wait for it to arrive. ^___^
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hedfonejockey7 wrote:
yeah thats fuckin gay to say, but hands down, futari from sambomaster wa kimi ni katari kakeru is the best song. Either that or Shuumatsu Soul
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telepathy_rock wrote:
In order of greatness: Boku to Kimi no Subete o Rock 'n Roll to Yobe >> Atarashiki Nihongo Rock no Michi to Hikari > Sambomaster wa Kimi ni Katari Kakeru >>> Kick no Oni > Ongaku no Kodomo na Mina Utau...What's the deal with all you kids ignoring their two best albums? ALSO: The guy below me is a moron and had better delete his trolling racist drivel quick.
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tylerisweird wrote:
^^ ching chong ching chong
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JDAckers wrote:
song tagging = fail!
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Helmuviduo wrote:
I have to agree. =,3
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PalezQkkeli wrote:
it really does<3
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epolskorp wrote:
Oh god, Seishun Kyousoukyoku brings back so many good memories ;____;
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ryc3 wrote:
世界はそれを愛と呼ぶんだぜ is the most awesome song ever.
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demonicke_prasa wrote:
realy shit
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MagicalMalik wrote:
Yeah, I agree. As much as I LOVE Ongaku no Kdomo na Mina Utau, Sambomaster wa kimi ni katarikakeru is a better album.
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imfineinred wrote:
音楽の子供はみな歌う is a great album but never will be better than サンボマスターは君に語りかける!
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dawnclover wrote:
shounen shoujo! seishun baku so! \o\ lol
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jaylab wrote:
got my copy today! I think it's weaker than their last two albums, but still really good. veryspecial!! is my favourite track.
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imfineinred wrote:
i agree
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MagicalMalik wrote:
Ongaku no Kodomo na Mina Utau is a great album! :D
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EroJunin wrote:
Hikaru no Rock WOW!! Tsuki ni Saku and Shuumatsu soo down on the list =/
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imfineinred wrote:
Ongaku no Kodomo na Mina Utau? something like all children sing the music? who cares?! I want it now =|
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1Sleep wrote:
new album 音楽の子供はみな歌う (2008.01.23) OUT! woot just what we needed :D
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HaneumaRider wrote:
i agree
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- Oct 17 SABOTEN"the game is over TOUR 2008" FINAL in OSAKA shangri-la, Osaka, Japan
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- okishin and umaminami added サンボマスター to their libraries. 3 hours ago
- MagiNcia connected サンボマスター to the group J-Music Portugal. Thursday evening
- mimi_ringo_417, Fukumatsu, sinxtanx and 4 other people added サンボマスター to their libraries. Wednesday afternoon
- Xeron0 tagged サンボマスター with ‘j-rock’. last week
- flatfacex, Kishobu, REMROMchild and 7 other people added サンボマスター to their libraries. last week
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