Plastic Tree
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Plastic Tree (プラスティック トゥリー) is a Japanese alternative rock band that formed in December of 1993 called NTT FUCKS. Their music has been influenced by British alt-rock bands such as Radiohead and The Cure. Four years after their formation, Plastic Tree made their major debut with their second single "Wareta Mado" through Warner Music Japan. They are currently signed with the Victor Entertainment Inc. sub-label FlyingStar Records and under the J-ROCK and AKATSUKI label management offices.
Contents
Members
- Arimura Ryutaro - Vocals
- Nakayama Akira - Guitar
- Hasegawa Tadashi - Bass, Leader
- Satou Kenken - Drums
Former Members
- KOJI - Drums (1993-1994)
- SHIN - Drums (1994-1996)
- TAKASHI - Drums (1996-2001)
- Sasabuchi Hiroshi - Drums (2001-2009)
Biography
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Plastic Tree, also known Pura (プラ) or more affectionately as Pura-chan by fans, formed in December 1993 as a band called NTT FUCKS. They changed their name to the current one after their original drummer, KOJI, left in 1994. They can generally be described as alternative rock, though their beginnings tend to be labeled as visual-kei, and are often compared with Britpop bands.
The most recognizeable signature of Plastic Tree is the melodic, child-like voice of Arimura Ryutaro. It is often described as very ethereal, and adds to the unique quality of their music. He composes the vast majority of their lyrics, while Nakayama Akira and Hasegawa Tadashi generally compose the music. In recent years, there has been some dispute of the band moving in a more mainstream direction, although they still appear to be very devoted to their fans and remain faithful to their musical roots.
While it has been popularly speculated that the band's name was derived from the Radiohead song "Fake Plastic Trees", the formation of the band and the release of this song do not coincide properly. In an interview, Arimura and Hasegawa have revealed the real meaning behind their name; taking something artificial and combining it with something natural. It is also common knowledge that Plastic Tree's song "Lira no Ki" is a 'cover' of Radiohead's song "My Iron Lung".
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Japanese Discography
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Studio Albums
- [1997.07.10] Hide and Seek
- [1998.08.26] Puppet Show
- [2000.08.23] Parade
- [2002.09.24] Träumerei (トロイメライ; [Deu]: Dreaming)
- [2003.10.22] Shirokuronicle (シロクロニクル; Black and White Chronicle)
- [2004.08.25] cell.
- [2006.06.27] Chandelier (シャンデリア)
- [2007.06.27] Nega to Posi (ネガとポジ; Negative and Positive)
- [2008.09.24] Utsusemi (ウツセミ; Cicada)
- [2009.12.23] Donna Donna (ドナドナ)
- [2011.04.06] ammonite (アンモナイト)
- [2012.12.12] Ink (インク)
- [2015.12.23] Hakusei (剥製)
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Best Albums
- [2001.03.07] Cut ~Early Songs Best Selection~
- [2001.11.14] Single Collection
- [2002.11.07] Premium Best
- [2005.10.26] Best Album Shiroban (白盤; White Disc)
- [2005.10.26] Best Album Kuroban (黒盤; Black Disc)
- [2007.09.05] B-men Gahou (B面画報; B-side Pictorial)
- [2009.08.26] Gestalt Houkai (ゲシュタルト崩壊; Gestalt Collapse)
- [2010.07.07] ALL TIME THE BEST
- [2010.08.25] Premium Best ~2010 Expanded Edition~
Mini-Albums
- [1995.12.11] Strange fruits -Kimyou na Kajitsu- (奇妙な果実) (indie)
- [2014.03.05] echo
Live Albums
- [2013.06.19] Ink (インク) (Digital)
Tribute Albums
- [2017.09.06] Plastic Tree Tribute ~Transparent Branches~
Singles
- [1996.09.25] Lira no Ki (リラの樹; The Lira Tree) (indie)
- [1997.06.25] Wareta Mado (割れた窓; Broken Window)
- [1998.02.15] Hontou no Uso (本当の嘘; True Lies)
- [1998.07.25] Zetsubou no Oka (絶望の丘; The Hill of Despair)
- [1999.03.10] Tremolo (トレモロ)
- [1999.08.25] Sink
- [1999.12.10] Tsumetai Hikari (ツメタイヒカリ; Cold Light)
- [2000.04.19] Slide (スライド)
- [2000.12.07] Rocket (ロケット)
- [2001.02.07] Planetarium (プラネタリウム)
- [2001.11.14] Chiriyuku Bokura (散リユク僕ラ; We Come and Go)
- [2002.06.19] Aoi Tori (蒼い鳥; Bluebird)
- [2003.05.21] Baka ni Natta no ni (バカになったのに; I Was Stupid)
- [2003.07.09] Moshimo Piano ga Hiketa Nara (もしもピアノが弾けたなら; If You Played the Piano)
- [2003.10.21] Mizuiro Girlfiend (水色ガールフレンド; Light Blue Girlfiend)
- [2004.01.21] Yuki Hotaru (雪蛍; Snow Fireflies)
- [2004.03.10] Harusaki Sentimental (春咲センチメンタル; Sentimental Blooming of Spring)
- [2004.07.28] Melancholic (メランコリック)
- [2005.05.11] Sanbika (讃美歌; Hymn)
- [2005.10.12] Namae no Nai Hana (名前のない花; The Flower With No Name)
- [2005.11.26] Ghost
- [2005.12.14] Kuuchuu Buranko (空中ブランコ; Sky Swing)
- [2006.05.10] Namida Drop (ナミダドロップ; Teardrop)
- [2007.01.24] Spica (スピカ)
- [2007.05.16] Makka na Ito / Ai Yori Aoku (真っ赤な糸 / 藍より青く; Bright Red Thread / Bluer Than Indigo)
- [2007.09.08] Zero (ゼロ)
- [2008.04.09] Alone Again, Wonderful World (アローンアゲイン、ワンダフルワールド)
- [2008.08.13] Replay / Dolly (リプレイ)
- [2009.06.10] Fukurou (梟; Owl)
- [2009.10.28] Sanatorium (サナトリウム)
- [2010.07.28] Moonlight ____. (ムーンライト ――――。)
- [2010.12.15] Mirai Iro (みらいいろ; Future Colors)
- [2012.02.29] Joumyaku (静脈; Vein)
- [2012.06.20] Kuchizuke (くちづけ)
- [2012.09.05] Shion (シオン)
- [2013.09.04] Doukou (瞳孔)
- [2014.09.03] Mime (マイム)
- [2015.03.04] Throw (スロウ)
- [2015.09.02] Rakka (落花; Flower Abscission)
- [2016.08.17] Silent Noise (サイレントノイズ)
- [2017.01.25] Nenriki (念力)
- [2017.06.21] Uchuu Yuuei (雨中遊泳)
Digital Singles
- [2010.12.15] Mirai Iro (Live ver.) (みらいいろ)
Demotapes
- [1994.08.12] Junk gift for my dear
- [1994.12.31] ACID VISION NEUROSIS
- [1995.xx.xx] Strange fruits -Kimyou na Kajitsu-
- [1995.03.28] Kowareta wo Lugol (コワレタヲルゴール)
- [1995.12.11] Poison biscuit
- [1997.xx.xx] Wareta Mado (割れた窓)
- [1997.xx.xx] Sample Demo Tape (サンプルデモテープ)
- [1997.xx.xx] Hide and Seek
- [1998.xx.xx] Hontou no Uso (本当の嘘)
- [1999.xx.xx] Sink
- [2002.01.01] 2002-Nen Oshougatsu Comment Tape (2002年 お正月 コメントテープ)
Video Releases
- [1996.04.03] Arisu no Nemuri Bukuro (アリスの眠り袋)
- [1997.03.23] Innocent Picture Show (イノセントピクチャーショウ)
- [1999.07.28] Nijigen Orgel (二次元ヲルゴール; Two Dimensional Orgel)
- [2000.11.08] Nijigen Orgel 2 (二次元ヲルゴール2)
- [2002.03.21] Kuro Tent (黒テント; Black Tent)
- [2002.11.18] Kuro Tent 2 (黒テント2)
- [2004.12.22] Nijigen Orgel 3 (二次元ヲルゴール3)
- [2006.03.29] Hana Moete, Bourei no Namida, Tenmaku ni Ochiru. (花燃えて、亡霊の涙、天幕に堕ちる。; Burning Flowers, A Ghost's Tears, the Curtain Falls.)
- [2007.12.19] Zero (ゼロ)
- [2008.12.24] Merry Go Around The World
- [2009.11.25] Tent (テント)
- [2009.12.23] Gestalt Houkai -Eizou Shuu- (ゲシュタルト崩壊 -映像編-; Video Compilation)
- [2010.07.07] Shugyoku to Himitsu no Kouen (珠玉と秘密の公演)
- [2010.10.27] Ch.P
- [2011.09.07] Yuku Pura Kuru Pura -Furikae Kouen- Yuku Pura Kita Pura (ゆくプラくるプラ -振替公演- ゆくプラきたプラ)
- [2011.12.14] Jitsuen-ban Ammonite (実演版 アンモナイト)
- [2013.03.20] Major Debut Jyugo Shunen "Jyunen"「Hide and Seek」-Tsuikai Koen- (メジャーデビュー十五周年“樹念”「Hide and Seek」-追懐公演-)
- [2013.06.19] Ao no Unmeisen Saishu Koen: Tento 3 Oite Nippon Budokan (青の運命線 最終公演:テント(3) 於 日本武道館)
- [2015.02.11] Kessei 20 Shunen "Jyunen" Tour "Soshite Parade wa Tsuzuku" Tsuika Koen Shibuya Kokaido (結成20周年"樹念"ツアー「そしてパレードは続く」追加公演 於 渋谷公会堂)
Compilations / Other
- [2011.02.09] "FUCK THE BORDER LINE" (#3 "MARIA")
- [2011.09.14] "V-ROCK Disney" (#5 "Chim Chim Cheree")
- [2017.11.22] "TRIBUTE OF MUCC -en-" (#10 "Ryuusei")
European Discography
Albums
- [2007.07.13] What is "Plastic Tree"?
Works
TV / Cinema
- TV Series
- [2014] Plastic Tree no Senpura (Plastic Treeの千プラ)