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'''POLYSICS''' is a [[J-Rock|Japanese rock]] band from [[Tokyo]] signed to [[Sony Music Entertainment]]. They create high energy music, inspired by the American bands [[Wikipedia:Devo|Devo]] and [[Wikipedia:The Tubes|The Tubes]], and the Japanese bands [[P-Model]] and [[YMO|Yellow Magic Orchestra]].  Their song lyrics often consist of Japanese, English, and [[Wikipedia:Gibberish|gibberish]]. The band has been noted for their energetic live performances and their trademark boiler suits and straight-bar glasses. They are named after a brand of synthesizers, the [[Wikipedia:Korg Polysix|Korg Polysix]].
  
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==Members==
 
* [[Hiroyuki Hayashi|HAYASHI]] - Guitar, Vocals, Programming
 
* [[Hiroyuki Hayashi|HAYASHI]] - Guitar, Vocals, Programming
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* [[Kayo|KAYO]] - Synth, Vocoder, Vocals
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* [[FUMI]] - Bass, Synthesizer, Vocals
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* [[Fumi|FUMI]] - Bass, Synth, Vocals
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* [[Masashi Yano|YANO]] - Drums
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* [[Yano|YANO]] - Drums
 
  
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===Former Members===
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* [[Kaneko Shingo|KANEKO]] Synthesizer (Pre-Debut)
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* [[Eisuke Sako|POLY-2]] Synthesizer, Vocoder, Throw Bread (1997 - 1999)
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* [[Junichi Sugai|SUGAI]] Drums (1998 - 2003)
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* [[KAYO]] - Synthesizer, Vocoder, Vocals (1998 - 2010)
  
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==Information==
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POLYSICS was formed in 1997 by [[Hiroyuki Hayashi]] after watching a live video of [[Wikipedia:Devo|Devo]]. He was joined by drummer [[Junichi Sugai]], [[Eisuke Sako]], and [[Kaneko Shingo]] joined as well but he left quickly and was replaced by [[KAYO]]. They eventually named their band POLYSICS after a brand of synthesizers, the [[Wikipedia:Korg Polysix|Korg Polysix]].
  
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In 1999, they released their first albums ''[[1st P]]'' and ''[[A.D.S.R.M!|A・D・S・R・M!]]'' on the independent label [[DECKREC Records]]. Just after the release of  their first album their bassist, [[Eisuke Sako]], left, and was replaced with [[FUMI]].
  
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In 2000, POLYSICS signed to [[Sony Music Entertainment]] and released their first major album ''[[Neu|NEU]]''.
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Shortly after recording ''[[Kaja Kaja Goo]]'' drummer [[Junichi Sugai]] left the band and was replaced with [[Masashi Yano]].
  
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After many successful tours, albums, and singles, it was announced that [[KAYO]]'s last day with POLYSICS would be March 14, 2010, the day of their huge Nippon Budokan concert. She says "I have almost given my all to the Polysics during my 20s. From my 30s, returning to a normal woman, I feel like wanting to do normal things. I wanna try lots and lots of normal things." <ref name=">" http://www.japanator.com/kayo-to-leave-polysics-band-plans-a-party-break-12823.phtml". ''Japanator Article''</ref>
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On August 8, 2010 they came back from their hiatus as a trio with a more prominent rock sound and released the mini-album ''[[Eee-P!|eee-P!!!]]''.
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==Japanese Discography==
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[[File:polyordiePromo.jpg|right|265px|thumb|POLYSICS promoting ''[[POLYSICS or Die!!!|POLYSICS OR DIE!!!]]'' (2004)]]
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[[File:babyPromo.jpg|right|265px|thumb|POLYSICS promoting ''[[Now Is the Time!|Now is the time!]]'' (2005)]]
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[[File:karatePromo.jpg|right|265px|thumb|POLYSICS promoting ''[[Karate House|KARATE HOUSE]]'' (2007)]]
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[[File:atePromo.jpg|right|265px|thumb|POLYSICS promoting ''[[We Ate the Machine|We ate the machine]]'' (2008)]]
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[[File:absoPromo.jpg|right|265px|thumb|POLYSICS promoting ''[[Absolute POLYSICS]]'' (2009)]]
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[[File:eeeepPromo.jpg|right|265px|thumb|POLYSICS promoting ''[[Eee-P!|eee-P!!!]]'' (2010)]]
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[[File:polysickPromo.jpg|right|265px|thumb|POLYSICS promoting ''[[Oh! No! It's Heavy Polysick!!!]]'' (2011)]]
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===Albums===
 
* [1999.02.25] [[1st P]]
 
* [1999.02.25] [[1st P]]
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* [1999.10.22] [[A.D.S.R.M!|A·D·S·R·M!]]
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* [1999.10.22] [[A.D.S.R.M!|A・D・S・R・M!]]
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* [2000.02.25] [[LIVE IN JAPAN / 6-D]]
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* [2000.09.20] [[Neu|NEU]]
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* [2000.09.20] [[NEU]]
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* [2001.06.06] [[Eno|ENO]]
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* [2001.06.06] [[ENO]]
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* [2002.07.24] [[For Young Electric Pop|FOR YOUNG ELECTRIC POP]]
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* [2001.06.19] [[HEY! BOB! MY FRIEND|HEY! BOB! MY FRIEND (US & Korea "Best Of" Release)]]
 
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* [2002.07.24] [[FOR YOUNG ELECTRIC POP]]
 
 
* [2003.10.29] [[National P]]
 
* [2003.10.29] [[National P]]
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* [2004.05.19] [[POLYSICS OR DIE!!!]]
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* [2005.10.19] [[Now Is the Time!|Now is the time!]]
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* [2005.10.19] [[Now is the time!]]
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* [2007.02.28] [[Karate House|KARATE HOUSE]]
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* [2007.02.28] [[KARATE HOUSE]]
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* [2008.04.23] [[We Ate the Machine|We ate the machine]]
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* [2009.09.16] [[Absolute POLYSICS]]
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* [2011.03.09] [[Oh! No! It's Heavy Polysick!!!]]
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* [2012.02.29] [[15th P]]
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* [2012.12.05] [[Weeeeeeeeee!!!]]
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* [2014.01.15] [[Action!!!|ACTION!!!]]
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* [2016.03.02] [[What's This?|What's This???]]
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* [2017.11.29] [[That's Fantastic!]]
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* [2019.10.09] [[In the Sync|In the Sync]]
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* [2019.10.09] [[1st V]] <small>('''The Vocoders'''}</small>
  
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===<span class="mw-headline">Mini-Albums</span>===
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===Mini-Albums===
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* [2002.04.24] [[Lo-Bits|LO-BITS]]
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* [2003.05.21] [[Kaja Kaja Goo]] (カジャカジャグー)
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* [2010.12.08] [[Eee-P!|eee-P!!!]]
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* [2013.10.09] [[Mega Over Drive|MEGA OVER DRIVE]]
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* [2015.03.25] [[Hen Ai Let's Go|HEN Ai LET'S GO!]] (HEN 愛 LET'S GO!)
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* [2015.07.08] [[Hen Ai Let's Go! 2 -Ultra Kaijuu Sou Shingeki-|HEN Ai LET'S GO! 2 -Ultra Kaijuu Sou Shingeki-]] (HEN 愛 LET'S GO ! 2～ウルトラ怪獣総進撃～)
  
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* [2002.04.24] [[LO-BITS]]
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===Live Albums===
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* [2000.02.25] [[Live in Japan / 6-D|LIVE IN JAPAN / 6-D]]
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* [2008.10.29] [[We Ate the Show!!|We ate the show!!]]
  
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===<span class="mw-headline">Singles</span>===
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===Best Albums===
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* [2004.05.19] [[POLYSICS or Die!!!!|POLYSICS OR DIE!!!!]]
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* [2010.01.13] [[Bestoisu!!!!|BESTOISU!!!!]]
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* [2017.02.22] [[Replay!]]
  
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* [2000.04.19] [[XCT]]
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===Other Albums===
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* [2000.06.21] [[each life each end]]
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* [2009.02.25] [[1st P / A.D.S.R.M!|1st P / A・D・S・R・M!]]
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* [2001.04.25] [[NEW WAVE JACKET]]
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* [2003.05.21] [[KAJA KAJA GOO]]
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===Singles===
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* [2005.04.27] [[Baby BIAS]]
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* [2000.04.19] [[Xct|XCT]]
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* [2005.08.17] [[Coelakanth Is Android]]
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* [2000.06.21] [[Each Life Each End|each life each end]]
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* [2001.04.25] [[New Wave Jacket|NEW WAVE JACKET]]
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* [2005.04.27] [[Baby Bias|Baby BIAS]]
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* [2005.08.17] [[Coelakanth Is Android]] (シーラカンスイズアンドロイド)
 
* [2006.06.21] [[Electric Surfin' Go Go]]
 
* [2006.06.21] [[Electric Surfin' Go Go]]
 
* [2006.10.25] [[You-You-You]]
 
* [2006.10.25] [[You-You-You]]
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* [2007.01.31] [[Catch On Everywhere]]
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* [2007.01.31] [[Catch on Everywhere|Catch On Everywhere]]
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* [2007.11.21] [[Rocket]]
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* [2008.03.19] [[Pretty Good (POLYSICS)|Pretty Good]]
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* [2009.03.11] [[Shout Aloud! / Beat Flash]]
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* [2009.06.11] [[Young Oh! Oh!|Young OH! OH!]]
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* [2012.08.22] [[Lucky Star (POLYSICS)|Lucky Star]]
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* [2012.10.24] [[Everybody Say No]]
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* [2021.02.24] [[Hashire! (POLYSICS)|Hashire!]] with [[Yamasaki Seiya]] (走れ！with ヤマサキセイヤ)
  
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===<span class="mw-headline">Vinyls</span>===
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===Digital Singles===
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* [2019.04.03] [[Part of Me / Frame On|Part of me / Frame On]]
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* [2019.04.03] [[Part of Me / Mandolin Girl|Part of me / Mandolin Girl]] <small>('''The Vocoders'''}</small>
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* [2019.05.10] [[Twist and Turn!]]
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* [2019.05.10] [[Repeat Repeat Repeat]] <small>('''The Vocoders'''}</small>
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* [2019.06.22] [[Kami-Saba]]
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* [2019.06.22] [[New Melody]] <small>('''The Vocoders'''}</small>
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* [2019.08.03] [[Belong (POLYSICS)|Belong]]
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* [2019.08.03] [[Nero (POLYSICS)|Nero]] <small>('''The Vocoders'''}</small>
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* [2019.09.16] [[Piko (POLYSICS)|Piko]]
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* [2019.09.16] [[Dancing Queen (POLYSICS)|Dancing Queen]] <small>('''The Vocoders'''}</small>
  
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* [1999.03.18] [[PLUS CHICKER EP]]
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===Vinyls===
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* [1999.04.25] [[Plus Chicker EP|PLUS CHICKER EP]]
 
* [1999.11.25] [[Modern]]
 
* [1999.11.25] [[Modern]]
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* [1999.12.15] [[PLUS CHICKER EP|PLUS CHICKER EP (Reissued)]]
 
 
* [2000.02.25] [[6-D]]
 
* [2000.02.25] [[6-D]]
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* [2001.06.19] [[HEY! BOB! MY FRIEND! (Vinyl)|HEY! BOB! MY FRIEND! (US Release)]]
 
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* [2002.04.24] [[LO-BITS (Vinyl)|LO-BITS]]
 
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* [2004.xx.xx] [[KAJA KAJA GOO (WITH TOO SHY) / BLACK OUT FALL OUT|KAJA KAJA GOO (WITH TOO SHY) / BLACK OUT FALL OUT (UK & Europe Release)]]
 
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* [2004.xx.xx] [[NEW WAVE JACKET / MY SHARONA|NEW WAVE JACKET / MY SHARONA (UK & Europe Release)]]
 
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* [2006.04.24] [[I MY ME MINE / JHOUT-WIRE|I MY ME MINE / JHOUT-WIRE (UK & Europe Release)]]
 
  
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===<span class="mw-headline">DVDs</span>===
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===VHS / DVDs /  Blu-ray===
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* [1999.04.25] [[Live at Newwave|LIVE AT newwave]]
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* [2000.01.26] [[Bgv|BGV]]
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* [2003.03.19] [[Dvdvpvdvlive!!|DVDVPVDVLIVE!!]]
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* [2004.02.25] [[Pippikkippippip in USA|PippikkippippiP In USA]]
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* [2006.08.23] [[Now Is the Live!|Now is the live!]]
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* [2007.08.22] [[Clips Or Die!!!!|CLIPS OR DIE!!!!]]
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* [2010.07.07] [[Budokan Or Die!!!!|BUDOKAN OR DIE!!!!]]
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* [2011.07.13] [[Mach AX Gyun Gyungyun!!]] (マッハAX ギュンギュンギュン!!!)
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* [2013.01.23] [[Memorial Live Or Die!!!|MEMORIAL LIVE OR DIE!!!]]
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===Compilations / Other===
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* [1998.09.25] ''[[Tokyo Newwave of Newwave'98|TOKYO NEWWAVE OF NEWWAVE'98]]'' (#1 "BOOGIE TECHNICA", #5 "WITCH", #13 "BECAUSE")
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* [1999.08.26] ''[[Gyogan Large Storm Complete Works]]'' (#1 "G.R TUMBLIN'", #4 "CAMELEON")
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* [1999.10.10] ''[[Tokusatsu Kyo]]'' (#9 "Space Sheriff Gavan")
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* [2000.12.01] ''[[Smash in La-Ppisch! 2 ~A Tribute to La-Ppisch~|SMASH IN LÄ-PPISCH! 2 ~A Tribute to LÄ-PPISCH~]]'' (#1 "Miyo-chan no XXX")
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* [2002.10.17] ''[[Ichigo Ichie Sweets For My SPITZ|Ichigo Ichie Sweets for my SPITZ]]'' (#11 "Cherry")
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* [2003.07.20] ''[[Hayabusa Erectric|HAYABUSA ERECTRIC]]'' (#5 "Missile")
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* [2003.08.20] ''[[Good Covers ~After New Wave~|Good Covers ~AFTER NEW WAVE~]]'' (#4 "Domo Arigato Mr. Roboto")
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* [2004.02.25] ''[[Fine Time ~A Tribute to New Wave|Fine Time ~A Tribute to NEW WAVE]]'' (#6 "Memorabilia")
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* [2004.03.17] ''[[A.I Company ~Tribute to NEW ROTE'KA~|A.I COMPANY ~Tribute to NEW ROTE'KA~]]'' (#10 "Natsu.NANCY.16-sai")
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* [2005.04.27] ''[[Ki/oon Records Overseas Compilation]]'' (#5 "Black Out Fall Out")
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* [2006.01.18] ''[[Lap Of Honour ~Glory Of Winning Orchid~]]'' (#5 "Na Na Na Na Naa")
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* [2007.09.26] ''[[Super Chample-Dancer's Collection]]'' (#22 "I My Me Mine")
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* [2007.10.17] ''[[Rock for Baby]]'' (#2 "Computer Obaa-Chan")
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* [2008.09.24] ''[[Sirius ~Tribute to UEDA GEN~]]'' (#8 "Utahime")
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* [2008.10.22] ''[[Metal-Ikka ~Metal Family|METAL-IKKA ~Metal Family]]'' (#9 "Enter Sandman")
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* [2009.01.28] ''[[Rock The Mix|ROCK THE MIX]]'' (#12 "PEACH PIE ON THE BEACH")
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* [2010.06.28] ''[[A (Turn A)|∀ (Turn A)]]'' (#3 "Broken Toy")
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* [2011.03.16] ''[[GO!GO!7188 Tribute - Go! Go! a Go! Go!|GO!GO!7188 Tribute - GO!GO! A GO!GO!]]'' (#1 "Bungu")
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* [2011.06.22] ''[[Golden Hits]]'' (#2 "Young OH! OH!")
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* [2011.12.14] ''[[All Love is All|ALL IS LOVE IS ALL]]'' (#24 "Electric Surfin' Go Go")
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* [2012.06.06] ''[[dip Tribute ~9faces~|dip tribute ~9faces~]]'' (#2 "SUPER LOVERS IN THE SUN")
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* [2012.06.13] ''[[L'Arc~en~Ciel Tribute]]'' (#11 "SEVENTH HEAVEN")
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* [2012.07.04] ''[[Parade II -Respective Tracks Of BUCK-TICK]]'' (#4 "Sid Vicious ON THE BEACH")
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==International Discography==
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===Best Albums===
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* [2001.06.19] [[Hey! Bob! My Friend|HEY! BOB! MY FRIEND]] <small>''(Korea, USA)''</small>
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* [2007.10.09] [[POLYSICS or Die!!!! -Vista-|POLYSICS OR DIE!!!! -VISTA-]] <small>''(USA)''</small>
  
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* [2003.03.19] [[DVDVPVDVLIVE!!]]
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===USA Compilations===
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* [2004.02.25] [[PippikkippippiP In USA]]
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* [2000.06.12] ''[[Plea for Peace|PLEA FOR PEACE]]'' (#6 "Hot Stuff")
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* [2006.08.23] [[Now is the live!]]
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* [2001.03.27] ''[[Japan for Sale|Japan For Sale]]'' (#3 "XCT")
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* [2002.03.26] ''[[Japan for Sale Volume 2|Japan For Sale Volume 2]]'' (#12 "NEW WAVE JACKET")
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* [2002.09.17] ''[[Mailorder For The Masses]]'' (#6 "Nice")
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* [2003.03.25] ''[[Japan for Sale Volume 3|Japan For Sale Volume 3]]'' (#5 "Black Out Fall Out")
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* [2004.10.05] ''[[Japan for Sale Volume 4|Japan For Sale Volume 4]]'' (#8 "KAJA KAJA GOO")
  
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==UK & Europe Discography==
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===Vinyls===
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* [2004.07.26] [[Kaja Kaja Goo (With Too Shy) / Black Out Fall Out|Kaja Kaja Goo (WITH TOO SHY) / BLACK OUT FALL OUT]]
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* [2004.07.26] [[New Wave Jacket / My Sharona|NEW WAVE JACKET / MY SHARONA]]
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* [2006.04.24] [[I My Me Mine / Jhout-Wire|I MY ME MINE / JHOUT-WIRE]]
  
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* [1999.04.25] [[LIVE AT newwave]]
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===Compilations / Other===
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* [2000.01.26] [[BGV]]
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* [2005.04.02] ''[[Sxsw The Best New Bands Showcase 2005|SXSW THE BEST NEW BANDS SHOWCASE 2005]]'' (#2 "LUNO (POLYSICS HARAJUKU MIX) / BLOCK PARTY")
  
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==Publications==
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[[Image:Absolute POLYSICS BOOK.jpg|100px]]
  
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* [1998.09.25] [[TOKYO NEWWAVE OF NEWWAVE'98]] <small>(Performed ''[[BUGGIE TECHINICA|BUGGIE TECHINICA]]'', ''[[WITCH|WITCH]]'', and ''[[BECAUSE|BECAUSE]]'')</small>
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===Books===
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* [2000.05.xx] [[Japan Not For Sale Volume 3]] <small>(Performed ''[[MS-17|MS-17]]'')</small>
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* [2010.03.14] Absolute POLYSICS BOOK
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* [2000.06.12] [[PLEA FOR PEACE]] <small>(Performed ''[[Hot Stuff (POLYSICS)|Hot Stuff]]'')</small>
 
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* [2001.06.20] [[Japan For Sale]] <small>(Performed ''[[XCT]]'')</small>
 
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* [2001.07.21] [[The Last Supper|Denki Groove - The Last Supper]] <small>(Performed ''[[N.O.|N.O. (Nord Ost)]]'' on the bonus disc)</small>
 
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* [2002.03.18] [[Japan For Sale Volume 2]] <small>(Performed ''[[NEW WAVE JACKET (song)|NEW WAVE JACKET]]'')</small>
 
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* [2002.03.20] [[Go Crazy|J - Go Crazy]] <small>([[HAYASHI|HAYASHI]] remixed ''[[Twisted Dreams|Twisted Dreams]]'')</small>
 
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* [2002.09.17] [[Mailorder For The Masses|Mailorder For The Masses (US Release)]] <small>(Performed ''[[Nice|Nice]]'')</small>
 
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* [2002.10.17] [[Ichigo-Ichie Sweets for my SPITZ]] <small>(Performed ''[[Cherry|Cherry]]'')</small>
 
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* [2002.11.09] [[GREATFUL SOUND -tribute to "BECK"|GREATFUL SOUND ~tribute to "BECK"]] <small>(Collaborated on ''[[Let's GROOVE or die|Let's GROOVE or die]]'' with [[BERATREK|BERATREK]])</small>
 
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* [2003.03.26] [[ID:2|Aikawa Nanase - ID:2]] <small>(Arranged ''[[Yumemiru Shoujo ja Irarenai|Yumemiru Shoujo ja Irarenai]]'')</small>
 
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* [2003.04.29] [[Japan For Sale Volume 3]] <small>(Performed ''[[Black Out Fall Out|Black Out Fall Out]]'')</small>
 
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* [2003.08.20] [[GOOD COVERS AFTER NEW WAVE]] <small>(Covered ''[[DOMO ARIGATO Mr.ROBOTO|DOMO ARIGATO Mr.ROBOTO]]'')</small>
 
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* [2004.02.25] [[Fine Time～A Tribute to NEW WAVE|Fine Time～A Tribute to NEW WAVE]] <small>(Performed ''[[Memorabilia|Memorabilia]]'')</small>
 
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* [2004.07.02] [[Mitsuami Heroine|KAYO Solo Album - Mitsuami Heroine]]
 
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* [2004.10.05] [[Japan For Sale Volume 4]] <small>(Performed ''[[KAJA KAJA GOO (song)|KAJA KAJA GOO]]'')</small>
 
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* [2005.04.02] [[SXSW THE BEST NEW BANDS SHOWCASE 2005|SXSW THE BEST NEW BANDS SHOWCASE 2005]] <small>(Remixed ''[[LUNO (POLYSICS HARAJUKU MIX)|LUNO (POLYSICS HARAJUKU MIX)]]'' for [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloc_Party Bloc Party])</small>
 
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* [2005.04.27] [[Ki/oon Records Overseas Compilation|Ki/oon Records Overseas Compilation]] <small>(Performed ''[[Black Out Fall Out|Black Out Fall Out]]'')</small>
 
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* [2007.02.14] [[Hit&Fun|Puffy - Hit&Fun]] <small>(Remixed ''[[Teen Titans Theme -POLYSICS CR-06 Mix-|Teen Titans Theme -POLYSICS CR-06 Mix-]]'' on the bonus disc)</small>
 
  
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==References==
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{{Reflist}}
  
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* [http://www.polysics.com/ Official Website (US & Japan)]
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==External Links==
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* [http://www.polysics.com/ Official Website]
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* [http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/19405/ POLYSICS Oricon Profile]
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* [http://www.facebook.com/pages/POLYSICS/260419960659129 Official facebook]
  
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Latest revision as of 04:39, 30 April 2021

POLYSICS promoting Weeeeeeeeee!!! (2012) (L-R): YANO, HAYASHI, FUMI

POLYSICS is a Japanese rock band from Tokyo signed to Sony Music Entertainment. They create high energy music, inspired by the American bands Devo and The Tubes, and the Japanese bands P-Model and Yellow Magic Orchestra. Their song lyrics often consist of Japanese, English, and gibberish. The band has been noted for their energetic live performances and their trademark boiler suits and straight-bar glasses. They are named after a brand of synthesizers, the Korg Polysix.

Members

  • HAYASHI - Guitar, Vocals, Programming
  • FUMI - Bass, Synthesizer, Vocals
  • YANO - Drums

Former Members

  • KANEKO Synthesizer (Pre-Debut)
  • POLY-2 Synthesizer, Vocoder, Throw Bread (1997 - 1999)
  • SUGAI Drums (1998 - 2003)
  • KAYO - Synthesizer, Vocoder, Vocals (1998 - 2010)

Information

POLYSICS was formed in 1997 by Hiroyuki Hayashi after watching a live video of Devo. He was joined by drummer Junichi Sugai, Eisuke Sako, and Kaneko Shingo joined as well but he left quickly and was replaced by KAYO. They eventually named their band POLYSICS after a brand of synthesizers, the Korg Polysix.

In 1999, they released their first albums 1st P and A・D・S・R・M! on the independent label DECKREC Records. Just after the release of their first album their bassist, Eisuke Sako, left, and was replaced with FUMI.

In 2000, POLYSICS signed to Sony Music Entertainment and released their first major album NEU. Shortly after recording Kaja Kaja Goo drummer Junichi Sugai left the band and was replaced with Masashi Yano.

After many successful tours, albums, and singles, it was announced that KAYO's last day with POLYSICS would be March 14, 2010, the day of their huge Nippon Budokan concert. She says "I have almost given my all to the Polysics during my 20s. From my 30s, returning to a normal woman, I feel like wanting to do normal things. I wanna try lots and lots of normal things." [1]

On August 8, 2010 they came back from their hiatus as a trio with a more prominent rock sound and released the mini-album eee-P!!!.

Japanese Discography

POLYSICS promoting POLYSICS OR DIE!!! (2004)
POLYSICS promoting Now is the time! (2005)
POLYSICS promoting KARATE HOUSE (2007)
POLYSICS promoting We ate the machine (2008)
POLYSICS promoting Absolute POLYSICS (2009)
POLYSICS promoting eee-P!!! (2010)
POLYSICS promoting Oh! No! It's Heavy Polysick!!! (2011)

Albums

Mini-Albums

Live Albums

Best Albums

Other Albums

Singles

Digital Singles

Vinyls

VHS / DVDs / Blu-ray

Compilations / Other

International Discography

Best Albums

USA Compilations

UK & Europe Discography

Vinyls

Compilations / Other

Publications

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Books

  • [2010.03.14] Absolute POLYSICS BOOK

References

  1. ↑ " http://www.japanator.com/kayo-to-leave-polysics-band-plans-a-party-break-12823.phtml". Japanator Article

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POLYSICS
Members: HAYASHI · FUMI · YANO
Former Members: KANEKO · POLY-2 · SUGAI · KAYO
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