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Carrots and Sticks

BiSH · 2019

222 min · 42 tracks · hardcore punk

A frenzied blend of hardcore punk energy and pop-influenced melodies that challenges conventional genre boundaries.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    DiSTANCE — Opening with a driving beat and aggressive vocals, this track encapsulates BiSH's punk roots while introducing melodic elements that define their sound on this album.
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    I am me. — This track stands out due to its introspective lyrics and catchy chorus, highlighting themes of identity and self-acceptance that resonate deeply with listeners.
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    CHOP — With its raw energy and dynamic shifts, CHOP exemplifies the band's ability to blend punk aggression with infectious pop sensibilities, making it a memorable highlight.
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    FREEZE DRY THE PASTS — This song contrasts reflective lyrics with an upbeat rhythm, showcasing BiSH's unique ability to tackle serious themes while maintaining an engaging sound.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic progression with peaks
  • wave-like pacing and energy
  • introspective moments of reflection
  • cathartic release through intensity
  • engaging live performance atmosphere

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer standalone tracks only

Where this album fits

Career context
Carrots and Sticks marked BiSH's third studio album, released on January 1, 2019, during a period of significant growth for the group. Following their acclaimed album The Guerrilla BiSH, this release solidified their status in the J-Pop landscape while showcasing their distinctive sound evolution incorporating punk rock with catchy hooks.
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Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 DiSTANCE 3:55
  • 2 遂に死 3:08
  • 3 MORE THAN LiKE 3:59
  • 4 FREEZE DRY THE PASTS 4:15
  • 5 CHOP 3:37
  • 6 I am me. 4:23
  • 7 NO SWEET 4:40
  • 8 O・S 3:24
  • 9 まだ途中 3:41
  • 10 優しいPAiN 5:30
  • 11 アイデンティティ 4:04
  • 12 FiNALLY 3:46
  • 13 CAN YOU?? 5:04
  • 14 GRUNGE WORLD 4:53

Disc 2

  • 1 PAiNT it BLACK 3:51
  • 2 Life is beautiful 4:22
  • 3 HiDE the BLUE 4:18
  • 4 NON TiE-UP 5:58
  • 5 stereo future 4:32
  • 6 二人なら 3:51
  • 7 Small Fish 4:07

Disc 3

  • 1 2018.12.09 FREE LiVE at 横浜赤レンガ倉庫 "stereoなfutureにしないYOKOHAMA" 0:14
  • 2 BiSH-星が瞬く夜に- (2018.12.09 FREE LiVE at 横浜赤レンガ倉庫 "stereoなfutureにしないYOKOHAMA") 3:24
  • 3 [MC 1] 0:31
  • 4 stereo future (2018.12.09 FREE LiVE at 横浜赤レンガ倉庫 "stereoなfutureにしないYOKOHAMA") 4:35
  • 5 GiANT KiLLERS (2018.12.09 FREE LiVE at 横浜赤レンガ倉庫 "stereoなfutureにしないYOKOHAMA") 4:37
  • 6 MONSTERS (2018.12.09 FREE LiVE at 横浜赤レンガ倉庫 "stereoなfutureにしないYOKOHAMA") 3:32
  • 7 [MC 2] 1:38
  • 8 オーケストラ (2018.12.09 FREE LiVE at 横浜赤レンガ倉庫 "stereoなfutureにしないYOKOHAMA") 5:41
  • 9 サラバかな (2018.12.09 FREE LiVE at 横浜赤レンガ倉庫 "stereoなfutureにしないYOKOHAMA") 4:37
  • 10 S・H・i・T (2018.12.09 FREE LiVE at 横浜赤レンガ倉庫 "stereoなfutureにしないYOKOHAMA") 3:45
  • 11 DA DANCE!! (2018.12.09 FREE LiVE at 横浜赤レンガ倉庫 "stereoなfutureにしないYOKOHAMA") 3:25
  • 12 BiSH-星が瞬く夜に- (2018.12.09 FREE LiVE at 横浜赤レンガ倉庫 "stereoなfutureにしないYOKOHAMA") 4:41
  • 13 [ED] 1:24
  • 14 遂に死 (Music Video) 3:24
  • 15 I am me. (Music Video) 4:38
  • 16 DiSTANCE (Music Video) 4:03
  • 17 PAiNT it BLACK (Music Video) 3:55
  • 18 Life is beautiful (Music Video) 4:38
  • 19 HiDE the BLUE (Music Video) 4:25
  • 20 NON TiE-UP (Music Video) 4:41
  • 21 BiSHのキレッキレJAPAN 傑作選 1:01:31

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