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'''Plastic Tree''' (プラスティック トゥリー) is a [[J-Rock|Japanese alt-rock]] band that formed in December of 1993 called ''NTT FUCKS''. Their music has been influenced by British [[Wikipedia:Alternative rock|alternative rock]] bands such as [[Wikipedia:Radiohead|Radiohead]] and [[Wikipedia:The Cure|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 major label [[FlyingStar Records]]<ref>"[http://natalie.mu/music/news/60490 Plastic Treeレーベル移籍＆4度目武道館ライブ決定]". ''Natalie''. 2011-11-30. Retrieved 2011-11-30.</ref> and under the [[J-ROCK (management)|J-ROCK]] and [[AKATSUKI label]] management offices.
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'''Plastic Tree''' (プラスティック トゥリー) is a [[J-Rock|Japanese alternative rock]] band that formed in December of 1993 called ''NTT FUCKS''. Their music has been influenced by British [[Wikipedia:Alternative rock|alt-rock]] bands such as [[Wikipedia:Radiohead|Radiohead]] and [[Wikipedia:The Cure|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 major label [[FlyingStar Records]]<ref>"[http://natalie.mu/music/news/60490 Plastic Treeレーベル移籍＆4度目武道館ライブ決定]". ''Natalie''. 2011-11-30. Retrieved 2011-11-30.</ref> and under the [[J-ROCK (management)|J-ROCK]] and [[AKATSUKI label]] management offices.
  
 
==Members==
 
==Members==
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==Biography==
 
==Biography==
 
[[File:Plastic Tree - Utsusemi promo.jpg|right|280px|thumb|Plastic Tree promoting ''[[Utsusemi (Plastic Tree album)|Utsusemi]]'' (2008)]]
 
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[[File:Plastic Tree - Fukurou promo.jpg|right|280px|thumb|Plastic Tree promoting "[[Fukurou (Plastic Tree)|Fukurou]]" (2009)]]
 
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[[File:Plastic Tree - Moonlight promo.jpg|right|280px|thumb|Plastic Tree promoting "[[Moonlight.|Moonlight ____.]]" (2010)]]
 
  
 
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 (Plastic Tree)|KOJI]], left in 1994. They can generally be described as alternative rock, though their beginnings tend to be labeled as [[Visual-Kei|visual-kei]], and are often compared with [[Wikipedia:Britpop|Britpop]] bands.  
 
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 (Plastic Tree)|KOJI]], left in 1994. They can generally be described as alternative rock, though their beginnings tend to be labeled as [[Visual-Kei|visual-kei]], and are often compared with [[Wikipedia:Britpop|Britpop]] bands.  
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While it has been popularly speculated that the band's name was derived from the [[Wikipedia:Radiohead|Radiohead]] song "[[Wikipedia:Fake Plastic Trees|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 "[[Wikipedia:My Iron Lung (song)|My Iron Lung]]".
 
While it has been popularly speculated that the band's name was derived from the [[Wikipedia:Radiohead|Radiohead]] song "[[Wikipedia:Fake Plastic Trees|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 "[[Wikipedia:My Iron Lung (song)|My Iron Lung]]".
 
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[[File:Plastic Tree - Fukurou promo.jpg|right|280px|thumb|Plastic Tree promoting "[[Fukurou (Plastic Tree)|Fukurou]]" (2009)]]
  
 
==Discography==
 
==Discography==
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[[File:Plastic Tree - Moonlight promo.jpg|right|280px|thumb|Plastic Tree promoting "[[Moonlight.|Moonlight ____.]]" (2010)]]
 
===Studio Albums===
 
===Studio Albums===
 
* [1997.07.10] [[Hide and Seek (Plastic Tree)|Hide and Seek]]
 
* [1997.07.10] [[Hide and Seek (Plastic Tree)|Hide and Seek]]
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* [2009.12.23] [[Donna Donna (album)|Donna Donna]] (ドナドナ)
 
* [2009.12.23] [[Donna Donna (album)|Donna Donna]] (ドナドナ)
 
* [2011.04.06] [[Ammonite (Plastic Tree)|ammonite]] (アンモナイト)
 
* [2011.04.06] [[Ammonite (Plastic Tree)|ammonite]] (アンモナイト)
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===Best Albums===
 
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* [1998.02.15] [[Hontou no Uso]] (本当の嘘; ''True Lies'')
 
* [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'')
 
* [1998.07.25] [[Zetsubou no Oka]] (絶望の丘; ''The Hill of Despair'')
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* [1999.03.10] [[Tremolo]] (トレモロ)
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* [1999.03.10] [[Tremolo (Plastic Tree)|Tremolo]] (トレモロ)
 
* [1999.08.25] [[Sink (Plastic Tree)|Sink]]
 
* [1999.08.25] [[Sink (Plastic Tree)|Sink]]
 
* [1999.12.10] [[Tsumetai Hikari]] (ツメタイヒカリ; ''Cold Light'')
 
* [1999.12.10] [[Tsumetai Hikari]] (ツメタイヒカリ; ''Cold Light'')
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* [2010.07.28] [[Moonlight.|Moonlight ____.]] (ムーンライト ――――。)
 
* [2010.07.28] [[Moonlight.|Moonlight ____.]] (ムーンライト ――――。)
 
* [2010.12.15] [[Mirai Iro (Plastic Tree)|Mirai Iro]] (みらいいろ; ''Future Colors'')
 
* [2010.12.15] [[Mirai Iro (Plastic Tree)|Mirai Iro]] (みらいいろ; ''Future Colors'')
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* [2012.02.29] [[Joumyaku]] (静脈; ''Vein'')
  
 
===Other Singles===
 
===Other Singles===
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* [1999.07.28] [[Nijigen Orgel]] (二次元ヲルゴール; ''Two-Dimensional Orgel'')
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* [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)
 
* [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'')
 
* [2002.03.21] [[Kuro Tent]] (黒テント; ''Black Tent'')

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Plastic Tree promoting "Joumyaku" (2012)
Left to Right: Hasegawa, Arimura, Satou, Nakayama

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 major label FlyingStar Records[1] and under the J-ROCK and AKATSUKI label management offices.

Members

Current Members

Former Members

Biography

Plastic Tree promoting Utsusemi (2008)

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".

Plastic Tree promoting "Fukurou" (2009)

Discography

Plastic Tree promoting "Moonlight ____." (2010)

Studio Albums

Plastic Tree promoting ammonite (2011)

Best Albums

Mini-Albums

Singles

Other Singles

VHS / DVDS

References

  1. ↑ "Plastic Treeレーベル移籍＆4度目武道館ライブ決定". Natalie. 2011-11-30. Retrieved 2011-11-30.

External Links

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