Name: Minna Tanoshiku
Brand: Shonen Knife

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

PLP-7975

Colour

Black

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2024-03-22

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Lasgo

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

4995879079751

Total Cap

Black LP

Artist

Shonen Knife

Genre GB

Indie Pop / Shoegaze

Label GB

P-Vine

P-Vine is a Japanese label that was established in 1975 by Yasufumi Higurashi and Akira Kochi in Tokyo, Japan. Originally specializing in blues, the label has since expanded to cover a wider range of music genres including jazz, latin music, funk, j-pop, and garage punk.

Shonen Knife is one of the most famous all-female Japanese pop/rock bands. Formed in Osaka, Japan in 1981, they gained popularity in the US thanks to constant praise from various alternative acts of the early 90s. Known for their energetic performances and catchy tunes, Shonen Knife has become a beloved band both in Japan and internationally.

The current line-up consists of *Naoko Yamano* on vocals and guitars, *Atsuko Yamano* on bass and backing vocals, and *Risa Kawano* on drums and vocals. Together, they create a unique sound that blends elements of pop and rock with a touch of punk attitude.

In addition to their original music, Shonen Knife also occasionally performs as a Ramones cover band under the name Osaka Ramones. This tribute to one of their biggest influences showcases their versatility as musicians.

Newest Listed Items

Minna Tanoshiku or Everybody Happy is the first release by the Japanese rock band Shonen Knife. It was released in cassette-format only in 1982 in the band's native Japan. The first 50 copies were released by the band themselves, and the insert features the lip prints of the three band members, although Michie Nakatani once said that the lip print was by her grandmother. An additional 20 copies, without the lip inserts, were pressed by Zero Records before the band requested that further pressings be ceased. The album was never reissued in any format and over the years - until now! It has become legendary among Shonen Knife fans due to its rarity and obscurity. Especially of interest were the unreleased songs, "Saboten" (a.k.a. "Cactus"- a cover of Delta 5's "You" with new lyrics), and "Planet X". Both songs are sung by bassist Michie Nakatani. The album also features embryonic versions of songs which would later feature on Burning Farm, Yama-no Attchan, and Pretty Little Baka Guy, and two live tracks, Nakatani's "An Angel Has Come" and "Spider" sung by Naoko Yamano to the tune of Édith Piaf's "Milord", which was later released (along with other live tracks from the same performance) on a US reissue of Pretty Little Baka Guy.

Minna Tanoshiku

Music GB