Ogre You Asshole

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Ogre You Asshole
Origin Nagano, Japan
Genres Indie rock
Alternative rock
Post punk
Psychedelic rock
Years active2001–present
Labels VAP 2009–present
OYA 2001–present
MembersManabu Deto
Kei Mabuchi
Takashi Katsuura
Takashi Shimizu
Past membersNorihito Hiraide
Arata Nishi
Website ogreyouasshole.com

Ogre You Asshole is a Japanese rock band formed in Nagano, taking influences from Modest Mouse, Fugazi, Talking Heads, and Can. They were signed to major label VAP in 2009 and have been praised by the notable guitarist Johnny Marr. [1]

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History

Manabu and his elder brother covered Nirvana and Beck songs with original drummer Arata Nishi in the nineties under the name "Joy Division". [2] Manabu's brother left, but he was joined by childhood friend Norihito Hiraide and highschool classmate Kei Mabuchi. [3] Nishi then left due to health reasons and was replaced by Takashi Katsuura. They produced their first demo in 2004 and went on to support many notable domestic and international bands including Asian Kung-Fu Generation, Foo Fighters, Art School, The Dresden Dolls and their biggest influence Modest Mouse. [4]

When asked what he attributes their success to, Manabu answered, "I'm not sure. I guess it is because of our name". However, notable fan Johnny Marr said in an interview "I would love to play with Ogre You Asshole. I love 'em. They're not afraid to be poppy. Some guitar bands just don't have the nerve to be poppy and second-guess themselves, you know". [5]

The band was signed to major label VAP in 2009 after releasing their previous work on their independent label OYA. Their major debut single 'Pinhole' was also featured on Nano-Mugen Compilation 2009 and as an ending theme to the anime Sōten Kōro. Their first album on the label 'Foglamp' also included a DVD with the music videos of 'Pinhole' and 'Headlight'.

Origin of name

The name originated when original drummer Arata Nishi saw Modest Mouse bassist Eric Judy on the street near the Hot Lab live house after a gig in Matsumoto during their Japan tour in May 2001. He asked Judy, who was drunk, to name their band. He replied 'I can't' before writing 'Ogre You Asshole' on Nishi's arm.

They were unaware of the exact meaning until American Analog Set told them that the name is actually from a line in the movie Revenge of the Nerds. This resulted in the group setting out to watch the 1984 American comedy and its three sequels, who then paid homage to it with their second album 'AlphaBeta vs. Lambda'.

They shared the tale with Judy in April 2008 when they opened Modest Mouse's show at Tokyo's Duo Music Exchange, but he had no recollection of the encounter.

Current members

Former members

The original drummer of the group, who left for medical reasons, now provides artwork for their CD covers.

Discography

Albums

Ogre You Asshole
Studio album by
Ogre You Asshole
Released2005
Genre Indie rock
Length34:23
Ogre You Asshole chronology
Tanishi
(2004)		Ogre You Asshole
(2005)		 Heikin wa Sayuu Gyaku no Kitai
(2006)
TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
JPN
Oricon
[6]
Ogre You Asshole
  • Released: 7 December 2005
  • Label: OYA
—
Alphabeta vs. Lambda (アルファベータ vs. ラムダ)
  • Released: 3 October 2007
  • Label: OYA
134
Foglamp (フォグランプ)
  • Released: 7 October 2009
  • Label: OYA, VAP
35
Homely
  • Released: 24 August 2011
  • Label: OYA, VAP
45
100-nengo (100年後)
  • Released: 19 September 2012
  • Label: OYA, VAP
47
Confidential
  • Released: 20 February 2013
  • Label: OYA, VAP
105
Papercraft (ペーパークラフト)
  • Released: 15 October 2014
  • Label: OYA, VAP
23
New Kind of Man (新しい人)
  • Released: 4 September 2019
  • Label: OYA, VAP
70
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Ogre You Asshole

Ogre You Asshole is the first full-length studio album by Ogre You Asshole. It was released independently on December 7, 2005. [7] Tracks 4 and 7 are taken from their first demo, while track 3 was released before the album as a single.

Track listing

  1. Mata Ashita (また明日, Until Tomorrow)
  2. Yuurei (ユーレイ, Ghost)
  3. Tanishi (タニシ, Pond Snail)
  4. Kaisentou (カイセントウ)
  5. Kapo (カポ, Capo )
  6. Docchika no Kado (どっちかの角, Which Corner)
  7. Lobotomy (ロボトミー, Robotomī)
  8. J.N

EPs

Ukareteiru Hito
OgreYA Hito.jpg
EP by
Ogre You Asshole
Released2010
Genre Indie rock
Ogre You Asshole chronology
Foglamp
(2009)		Ukareteiru Hito
(2010)		 homely
(2011)

Ukareteiru hito's track listing:

  1. Balance (バランス, Baransu)
  2. Tankatīra (タンカティーラ)
  3. Dochira ni Shiro (どちらにしろ, Which Shall we do)
  4. Race no Course (レースのコース, Race Course)
  5. Mannaka de (真ん中で, At the True Center)

Singles

Pinhole's track listing:

  1. Pinhole (ピンホール, Pinhōru)
  2. Necktie (ネクタイ, Nekutai)
  3. Boat (ボート, Bōto)

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References

  1. ↑ "Ogre embrace their inner nerds". Japan Times. 2009-10-16. Retrieved 2013-01-21.
  2. ↑ "Official website of OGRE YOU ASSHOLE – History". www.ogreyouasshole.com. Archived from the original on 2 March 2007. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
  3. ↑ "Features". Keikaku.net. Retrieved 2013-01-21.
  4. ↑ "Ogre You Asshole". Vap.co.jp. Archived from the original on 2011-09-27. Retrieved 2013-01-21.
  5. ↑ Robson, Daniel. "Burning bright, a light that will never go out". Japan Times. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
  6. ↑ "Ogre You Asshole のアルバム作品" (in Japanese). Oricon . Retrieved 2020-09-02.
  7. ↑ "Official homepage of OGRE YOU ASSHOLE – CD". www.ogreyouasshole.com. Archived from the original on 5 May 2005. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
  8. ↑ "Profile – OGRE YOU ASSHOLE". OGRE YOU ASSHOLE. Retrieved 12 April 2015.
  9. ↑ "浮かれている人 專輯歌詞 OGRE YOU ASSHOLE ※ Mojim.com". MOJIM. Retrieved 12 April 2015.
  10. ↑ "浮かれている人". hmv.co.jp. Retrieved 12 April 2015.
  11. ↑ "Official website of OGRE YOU ASSHOLE – CD". www.ogreyouasshole.com. Archived from the original on 21 November 2008. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
  12. ↑ "OGRE YOU ASSHOLE". vap.co.jp. Retrieved 12 April 2015.
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