After toiling away for a few years, these three high-school friends finally released their first album, Miminari, in 2006. While guitarist and vocalist Hashimoto Eriko's voice sounds a little shaky at times, it's obvious that Chatmonchy has a huge amount of potential. They have a dreamy, positive indie-rock sound. They are very tight and controlled, and they manage to walk the thin line between catchy and abrasive. Their newest single "Shangrilia" is much more refined and radio-friendly, so it will be interesting to see where their next album falls. We will be watching their career with great interest.
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