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RGIRL131LP


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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-03-03

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5016266113106


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RGIRL131LPG

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2023-05-26

5051142011862

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Artist

Urusei Yatsura

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

Rocket Girl

Urusei Yatsura is an indie rock band hailing from Glasgow, Scotland. Their unique band name was inspired by the popular Japanese Anime of the same name (うる星やつら). However, due to copyright reasons, they had to shorten it to Yatsura in Japan.
With their captivating sound and infectious energy, Urusei Yatsura has made a significant impact on the music scene. Their music blends elements of indie rock with catchy melodies and thought-provoking lyrics.
Formed in [year], this talented group has gained a loyal following through their electrifying live performances and critically acclaimed albums. With their distinct style and undeniable talent, Urusei Yatsura continues to push boundaries and captivate audiences worldwide.

Rocket Girl is a UK music label that was founded by Vinita Joshi in 1997. With over two decades of experience, Rocket Girl has established itself as a prominent player in the music industry. The label prides itself on its diverse roster of talented artists and performers.

Since its inception, Rocket Girl has been dedicated to promoting innovative and boundary-pushing music across various genres. The label's commitment to artistic freedom and creativity has earned it a reputation for releasing groundbreaking albums that push the boundaries of conventional music.

With an impressive catalog of releases, Rocket Girl continues to discover and nurture emerging talent while also working with established artists who share their vision. From *indie rock* to *experimental electronic*, the label's eclectic range ensures there is something for every music lover.

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Remastered reissue of We Are Urusei Yatsura (originally released in 1996), with bonus vinyl of
unreleased demos and B-sides.&nbsp;

Back in 1996, after several increasingly well-received 7’s, the band travelled to Leamington Spa to record
their debut album with John Rivers, producer of Swell Maps and Glasgow scene godparents, The Pastels.
The resulting album won the group legions of new fans and gained them their first Independent #1 chart
placing, alongside peers Ash and Super Furry Animals.


“These were fertile years in Glasgow, a scene with no name, no single sound, where the magic thread tying
everyone together was words and works so personal, they couldn’t be mistaken for anyone else’s. ‘We Are
Urusei Yatsura’ is a cascade of ‘why not?’ thinking. The way ‘Phasers on Stun’ spirals into ‘Sola Kola’; the
sunburned 23-second improv at the end of ‘Pachinko’; the slack-echoing strings of the outro to ‘Road Song’
sprayed with the shrapnel of toy electronics. Pure pop magic, Ren &amp; Stimpy on upstairs, ray-guns, Ian’s
homemade walkie-talkie speaker, a beatbox, all sealed with a “Talking Tina” doll’s emphatic endorsement: “I
love it”” – Nick Soulsby


The vinyl-only double LP set comprises the original 1996 album recorded by John Rivers, accompanied with
an extra disk of unreleased demos, rare singles and B-sides which have not been available since the 90’s. It
documents the time leading up to the release of the LP and the singles that came from it, capturing the
development, lost pop moments and essential experiments from the eccentric and joyful Glasgow band. The
cover has been completely remixed using archive
photos and artwork from the time, with new interviews and extensive notes. The release marks 30 years
since the official birthday of the band, 9/3/93.


We Are Urusei Yatsura

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