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Plastic Tree | |
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Background information | |
Origin | Chiba Prefecture, Japan |
Genres | |
Years active | 1993–present |
Labels | Gio Records (1995–1997) Warner Music Japan (1997–2001) Entrance (1997–1998) Sweet Heart Records (2001 and 2003) Atmark Corporation (2002) Universal Music Japan (2003–2004 and 2006–2010) Sick Room Records (2003–2005) J-Rock (2005) Akatsuki label (2007–present) Tokuma Japan Communications (2010-2012) Flying Star (2012-2015) CJ Victor (2015-present) |
Members | Ryutaro Arimura Akira Nakayama Tadashi Hasegawa Kenken Sato |
Past members | Shin Takashi Hiroshi Sasabuchi |
Plastic Tree are a Japanese alternative rock band. Formed in December 1993 in Chiba Prefecture, [1] they released their first mini-album in December 1995, and in 1997, they released their first single on a major label. [2]
Plastic Tree, also known as PuraTuri (プラトゥリ) or Pura (プラ) to fans, was formed in December 1993 originally under the name of NTT FUCKS then later decided on Plastic Tree, aiming for "something abstract and natural at the same time", as Ryutaro puts it. [3] [4]
In 1995, they released their first mini-album Kimyou na Kajitsu: Strange Fruits after changing drummers twice. [5] Two years later, they released their first single, "Wareta Mado", with Warner Music Japan, their first release on a major label. [6]
Plastic Tree made their first overseas tour in 2006, named the Chandelier Tour, and performed concerts in France, Germany and Finland. [7]
On February 23, 2009, Hiroshi Sasabuchi announced his resignation as the band's drummer after having been with the band for seven years. On July 3, 2009, Kenken Sato was announced as the band's new drummer. Since forming, the band has had four drummers.
Early in their career, their music had heavy visual kei influences. As time went on, their sound seemed to change and evolve with every album. Plastic Tree combine alternative rock with art rock, electronic, and heavy metal. Their sound is a blend of raw melody, with the occasional orchestral backing track. However, the band does not think that they should be placed into any specific genre. [8] Plastic Tree claim that their sound has been considerably influenced by British bands such as Radiohead and The Cure. [8]
The most easily recognizable signature of Plastic Tree's music is the melodic, childlike voice of Ryūtarō Arimura. Their sound is also aided by Arimura's abstract lyrics. All four band members collaborate to write songs and lyrics, with Arimura writing most of the lyrics.[ citation needed ]
Member | Instrument |
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Ryūtarō Arimura (有村 竜太朗) | Vocals, rhythm guitar |
Akira Nakayama (ナカヤマ アキラ) | Lead guitar |
Tadashi Hasegawa (長谷川 正) | Bass guitar |
Kenken Sato (佐藤 ケンケン) | Drums |
Member | Instrument | Start year | End year |
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Hiroshi Sasabuchi (ササブチ ヒロシ) | Drums | 2001 | 2009 |
Takashi Ōshōdani (大正谷 隆) | Drums | 1996 | 2001 |
Shin | Drums | 1993 | 1996 |
Release date | Title | |
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Indie | September 25, 1996 | Rira no ki |
1st | June 25, 1997 | Wareta Mado |
2nd | February 15, 1998 | Hontou no Uso |
3rd | June 25, 1998 | Zetsubou no Oka |
4th | March 10, 1999 | Tremolo |
5th | August 25, 1999 | Sink |
6th | December 10, 1999 | Tsumetai Hikari |
7th | April 19, 2000 | Slide |
8th | July 12, 2000 | Rocket |
9th | January 7, 2001 | Planetarium |
10th | September 14, 2001 | Chiriyuku Bokura |
11th | June 26, 2002 | Aoi Tori |
12th | May 21, 2003 | Baka ni Natta Noni |
13th | March 25, 2003 | Moshimo Piano ga Hiketanara |
14th | October 1, 2003 | Mizuiro Girlfriend |
15th | January 12, 2004 | Yuki Hotaru |
16th | March 10, 2004 | Harusaki Sentimental |
17th | July 28, 2004 | Melancholic |
18th | May 11, 2005 | Sanbika |
19th | October 12, 2005 | Namae no Nai Hana |
20th | November 16, 2005 | Ghost |
21st | December 14, 2005 | Kuuchuu Buranko |
22nd | May 10, 2006 | Namida Drop |
23rd | January 23, 2007 | Spica |
24th | May 16, 2007 | Makka na Ito |
25th | April 9, 2008 | Alone Again, Wonderful World |
26th | August 13, 2008 | Replay/dolly |
27th | June 10, 2009 | Fukurou |
28th | October 28, 2009 | Sanatorium |
29th | July 28, 2010 | Moonlight-----. |
30th | December 15, 2010 | Mirai Iro |
31st | February 29, 2012 | Joumyaku |
32nd | June 20, 2012 | Kuchizuke |
33rd | September 5, 2012 | Shion |
34th | September 4, 2013 | Doukou |
35th | September 3, 2014 | Mime |
36th | March 4, 2015 | Slow |
37th | September 2, 2015 | Rakka |
38th | August 17, 2016 | Silent Noise |
39th | January 25, 2017 | Nenriki |
40th | June 21, 2017 | Uchuu Yuuei |
41st | July 25, 2018 | Inside Out |
42nd | September 4, 2019 | Senzou |
Release date | Title | |
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1st | October 9, 1997 August 25, 2010 (Re-edition) | Hide and Seek |
2nd | August 26, 1998 August 25, 2010 (Re-edition) | Puppet Show |
3rd | August 23, 2000 August 25, 2010 (Re-edition) | Parade |
4th | September 21, 2002 | Träumerei |
5th | October 27, 2003 | Shiro Chronicle |
6th | August 25, 2004 | Cell |
7th | June 28, 2006 | Chandelier |
8th | June 27, 2007 | Nega to Poji |
9th | September 24, 2008 | Utsusemi |
10th | December 23, 2009 | Dona Dona |
11th | April 6, 2011 | Ammonite |
12th | December 12, 2012 | Ink |
13th | December 23, 2015 | Hakusei |
14th | March 7, 2018 | doorAdore |
15th | March 25, 2020 | Toshiki Theorem |
16th | June 22, 2022 | (Re)quest |
Release date | Title | |
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Indie | December 11, 1995 | Strange Fruits -Kimyou na Kajitsu- |
1st | March 5, 2014 | echo |
Release date | Title | |
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1st | March 27, 2001 | Cut ~Early Songs Best Selection~ |
2nd | November 14, 2001 September 6, 2006 (Re-edition) | Single Collection |
3rd | November 7, 2002 August 25, 2010 (Re-edition) | Premium Best |
4th | October 26, 2005 | Best Album Shiro Ban |
5th | October 26, 2005 | Best Album Kuro Ban |
6th | September 5, 2007 | B-Men Gahou |
7th | August 26, 2009 | Gestalt Houkai |
8th | July 7, 2010 | ALL TIME THE BEST |
9th | February 13, 2019 | Zoku B-Men Gahou |
10th | April 28, 2022 | (Re)quest |
Release date | Title | |
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Overseas release | July 13, 2007 | Plastic Tree "e.p." What is "Plastic Tree"? |
Type | Release date | Title |
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Live | April 3, 1996 | Alice's sleeping bag |
PV Collection | March 23, 1997 | Innocent Picture Show |
PV Collection | October 19, 2011 (VHS) February 9, 2005 (DVD) | Nijigen Orugōru |
PV Collection | November 8, 2000 (VHS) November 22, 2000 (DVD) | Nijigen Orugōru 2 |
Live | March 21, 2002 | Kuro Tent |
Live | December 18, 2002 | Kuro Tent 2 |
PV Collection | December 22, 2004 | Nijigen Orugōru 3 |
Live | March 29, 2006 November 21, 2007 (Re-edition) | Hana moete, bourei no namida, tenmaku ni ochiru. |
Live | December 19, 2007 November 12, 2008 | Zero |
Live | December 24, 2008 November 4, 2009 (Limited re-edition) | Merry Go Around The World |
Live | November 25, 2009 | Tent |
PV Collection | December 23, 2009 | Gestalt houkai -Eizou hen- |
Live | July 7, 2010 | Shugyoku to himitsu kouen |
Live | October 27, 2010 | Ch.P |
Live | September 7, 2011 | Yuku pura kita pura |
Live | December 14, 2011 | Ammonite Jitsuen-Ban |
Live | March 20, 2013 | Hide and Seek" -Tsukai Kouen |
Live | June 19, 2013 | Tent 3 |
TV program | December 17, 2014 | Plastic Tree no Sen Pura |
Live | February 11, 2015 | Soshite Parade wa Tsuzuku |
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