CORE OF SOUL
CORE OF SOUL was a Japanese pop / rock band who formed in 1998 and majorly debuted back in 2001 with the single, "Photosynthesis". Though the band never became very popular in Japan, they did have a arge overseas following. The band called it quits on March 24, 2006 just after the release of their fouth and final album, "ONE LOVE, ONE DAY, ONE LIFE".
Members
Information
In 1999, during their final high school year, the group represented the Kansai region in the All Japan Final of the 'Teen Music Festival'. They won the 'Encouragement Award' and were given the chance to record a demo, and have it distrubuted by a major label.
The demo was released February 11, 2001, and had the songs "FULL MOON PRAYER" and "Angel" on it. It sold well enough for them to sign a stronger contract and release more music.
CORE OF SOUL is very active performance-wise. Every year they tour parts of Japan. In 2003 they performed at the South by SouthWest anime convention in Austin, Texas, U.S.A. In November of that year they were also given the opportunity to play at CBGB in New York.
The members of CORE OF SOUL announced that as of March 24, 2006 they will be disbanding. The group will complete a tour for their final album "ONE LOVE, ONE DAY, ONE LIFE". The tour came to an end in their home town of Osaka.
Discography
Albums
- [2002.02.27] Natural Beauty
- [2003.02.19] 'Over the Time' TIME IS OVER
- [2003.10.22] RAINBOW. (mini album)
- [2004.02.24] 3
- [2006.01.25] ONE LOVE, ONE DAY, ONE LIFE
- [2006.03.15] CORE OF SOUL THE BEST
Singles
- [2001.05.16] Photosynthesis
- [2001.08.29] FULL MOON PRAYER
- [2002.02.27] Natural Beauty
- [2002.08.27] Flying People
- [2003.01.29] Hanawa / Tsuki de Matsu Kimi (花環/月で待つ君)
- [2003.09.03] Make Me A Woman
- [2004.01.28] Purple Sky
- [2005.01.26] Ageha (アゲハ)
- [2005.08.03] Yumenori RIDERS (夢乗りRIDERS)
DVD
- [2006.02.22] Music Video Collection
