Somewhere between The Pillows, Love Love Straw, Beat Crusaders and Going Underground lies Capitan Straydum.
Formed in 1999, the trio didn't really take off until their first single was released in 2004. Possibly their biggest hit has been "Mountain A Go Go" which was used as a closing theme to the Naruto anime series.
They definitely have a '60s and '70 (and sometimes '80s) pop rock sound at times, bolstered with more modern and heavier rock riffs. They've got a very upbeat and happy vibe which is also reflected in their videos. Much like Beat Crusaders, their videos are often funny in a quiet, charming way. They are a very "approachable" band, but still retain a slightly rough, old-fashioned rock and roll edge that's missing for other "nice" rock bands. Perhaps it's the way they look to the past through a '90s grunge lens that makes them fit so well in the '00s. Whatever it is, they are comfortably at home where they are now.
Fusen Gum
Official Site
Members
Nakatomo Saiya - Lead Vocal, Guitar
Umeda Keiske - Bass, Backing Vocals
Kikuzumi Moriyoshi - Drums, Backing Vocals
Major Releases
BAN BAN BAN (2007/03/07）
108DREAMS （2006/02/15)
Lone Star
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1 comment:
Captain Straydum are more unique than they get credit for imo. Yeah, their PVs are often very funny. I really enjoy "Wagamama Chuck". Cool song and hilirious PV ^-^
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