90年代後半のインディー／パンク・シーンを象徴する一枚。
アメリカ・サンフランシスコのMotor Studiosで収録され、プロデュースはパンク界の名匠、ライアン・グリーンが担当。
シンプルでストレートなコード進行と、難波章浩の熱量あるヴォーカル、恒岡章のタイトなドラム、横山健のキャッチーなギターが三位一体となり、どこか切なさと高揚感が共存するHi-Standard独自のサウンドを確立。海外パンク・シーンでも高い評価を受け、彼らの国際的ブレイクのきっかけとなった重要作。
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15 TRACKS:
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1)
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Fighting Fists, Angry Soul
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2)
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Stop The Time
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3)
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Endless Trip
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4)
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My Sweet Dog
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5)
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Shy Boy
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6)
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My Heart Feels So Free
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7)
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The Kids Are Alright
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8)
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Gotta Pull Myself Together
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9)
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Start Today
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10)
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Sunshine Baby
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11)
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Pathetic Man's Song
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12)
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Have You Ever Seen The Rain
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13)
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The Sound Of Secret Minds
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14.1)
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Spread Your Sail
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14.2)
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The Pink Panther Theme
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Music By - Hi-Standard
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Producer - Hi-Standard
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Voice [Thank You For Your Voices] - Fat Mike (2)
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Engineer, Mixed By - Ryan Greene
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Producer - Ryan Greene
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Voice [Thank You For Your Voices] - Joey
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Mastered By - Joe Gastwirt
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Lyrics By - Ken Yokoyama (1 to 6, 9 to 11, 13, 14.1)
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Performer [Hi-Standard] - Ken Yokoyama
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Performer [Hi-Standard] - Akira Tsuneoka
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Lyrics By - Akihiro Nanba (1 to 6, 9 to 11, 13, 14.1)
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Performer [Hi-Standard] - Akihiro Nanba
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Design Concept, Design - Sergie Loobkoff
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Translated By [Native Linguist] - Brett
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Voice [Thank You For Your Voices] - Karina
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Photography By [Band] - Brian Archer (2)
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Management [Chief Cook, Bottle Washer And Manager] - Geess
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Engineer [Dial Tuning Junkie] - Akihito
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Photography By [Cover] - Katherine Powers
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Technician [Gakki Guru] - Tansho
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Management [Artist] - Howling Bull Entertainment
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Voice [Thank You For Your Voices] - Shannon (30)
