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Polysics
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Tokyo, Japan (1997 – present)
POLYSICS is a Japanese new wave/synth pop/punk/rock band, hailing from Tokyo. The band started in 1997, but got their big break in 1998 at a concert in Tokyo. They create high energy music, fusing conventional guitar music, with synthesized and computer generated sound to create a unique mixture of punk and electro-pop. Their song lyrics often consist of Japanese, broken English, or just plain gibberish. The band has been noted for their extremely energetic live performances and their wild gimmicky outfits.
Since 1999 POLYSICS have released several albums. The albums 1st P and A.D.S.R.M! were released on the independent label DECKREC Records. Just after the release of 1st P their bassist, known only as “POLY-2”, left. The band dropped the “POLY-X” names, and reduced to a trio, with new member Fumi on Bass Support on some of the tracks from Neu. In 1999, Asian Man Records released their US Debut album, Hey! Bob! My Friend to rave reviews, but weak sales. The album was a compilation of tracks from their first two Japanese releases. In 2000, POLYSICS signed to Ki/oon Records (a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc.) and released their first major album Neu. The album carried with it the same manic energy as their independent releases but more refined. On the 2001 album Eno, Synthesizers became more prevalent in the mix, but the songs still had an intense punk-like energy. For this album, Fumi returned to the band as a full member, returning POLYSICS to a quartet. 2002 saw the release of the album FOR YOUNG ELECTRIC POP, POLYSICS attempt at a pop album.
Since 1999 POLYSICS have released several albums. The albums 1st P and A.D.S.R.M! were released on the independent label DECKREC Records. Just after the release of 1st P their bassist, known only as “POLY-2”, left. The band dropped the “POLY-X” names, and reduced to a trio, with new member Fumi on Bass Support on some of the tracks from Neu. In 1999, Asian Man Records released their US Debut album, Hey! Bob! My Friend to rave reviews, but weak sales. The album was a compilation of tracks from their first two Japanese releases. In 2000, POLYSICS signed to Ki/oon Records (a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc.) and released their first major album Neu. The album carried with it the same manic energy as their independent releases but more refined. On the 2001 album Eno, Synthesizers became more prevalent in the mix, but the songs still had an intense punk-like energy. For this album, Fumi returned to the band as a full member, returning POLYSICS to a quartet. 2002 saw the release of the album FOR YOUNG ELECTRIC POP, POLYSICS attempt at a pop album.
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ihateRBF wrote:
Almost every Japanese band on this website gets CAPSed, and it's ugly. I doubt it's style choice, and more that Japan is less familiar with lowercase letters and tend to capitalize most english for convenience.
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KILLINSTINCT wrote:
What's happening to their name? Why "Polysics" when the "POLYSICS" is the correct style?
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DarkFury wrote:
MADRIIIIIIIIIIIIIID!!!
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Amour_Noir wrote:
polysics or fapp!
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forgetmenot wrote:
I just found out that they're younger than I thought :o
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EliseOddity wrote:
The event page won't load for me, otherwise I'd ask there, but... does anyone know if the Toronto show in November is going to be 19+ or not? If it is, my heart is broken.
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ShinjiPG wrote:
I'm seeing them live September 7. Can't wait :3
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KILLINSTINCT wrote:
Thanks for the caps!! I always thought "Polysics" was uncorrectly written. They must be capitalized as POLYSICS! :D :D
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JapChas wrote:
I saw them last year here in the states...They were great! <that is Kayo in the pic by the way ... i got to hang out with the whole band>
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randomnoodles wrote:
moog is love :D
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Refius wrote:
I would love to see them live!
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jerseyen wrote:
I saw them last week , they made me laughing a lot!!! I couldn't understand what they said neither, but their body language talked about everything!!! :))
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c4rrot wrote:
These dudes are so funny! I wish I could understand what they said lol
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merk_the_goonie wrote:
I touched Hiro's mouth.... I sort of dragged my hand down his face. I still feel quite odd about it. Looking forward to seeing them again soon!
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ihateRBF wrote:
ewww, the caps are unnecessary. Drop em.
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forgetmenot wrote:
I was going to say that going to a Polysics show is one of my life-long dreams, but now I'm also going to add touching Hiro's butt into the list
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JDAckers wrote:
haha, Hiro did the same thing when I saw him in Manchester, expect the stage is tiny, so he bascially shoved his arse into the face of the person next to me!! :P
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Kagerou wrote:
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- Sep 6 BEAT IT Jardins do Palácio de Cristal, Porto, Portugal
- Sep 7 Polysics Lounge, Lisbon, Portugal
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