Let's Knife
Shonen Knife · 1992
51 min · 17 tracks · alternative rock · punk
A vibrant blend of catchy melodies and punk energy, radiating joy and playful absurdity.
Why this album works
This album is notable for its role in popularizing Japanese punk rock in the West, particularly through its inclusion on influential indie labels. 'Let's Knife' received positive reviews from various music critics, helping to establish Shonen Knife as a unique force within the genre and influencing subsequent bands within the alternative rock movement.
- Best for
- playful absurdity in every track short bursts of vibrant energy joyful sing-alongs with friends
- Context
- Released in 1992, 'Let's Knife' marked Shonen Knife's fourth studio album and their first for the American label, Alternative Tentacles. This album followed their breakthrough with 'Let's Knife' (1990) and helped solidify their presence in the international alternative rock scene, showcasing their distinctive sound influenced by both punk and pop.
- Stylistic neighbors
- L'Arc-en-Ciel· Luna Sea· Porno Graffitti· Asian Kung-Fu Generation· Bump of Chicken· SID· Ringo Sheena· Flow
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Riding on the Rocket Standout 3:49
- 2 Bear Up Bison 2:18
- 3 Twist Barbie Standout 3:59
- 4 Tortoise Brand Pot Scrubbing Cleaner’s Theme (Sea Turtle) 1:41
- 5 Antonio Baka Guy 2:01
- 6 Ah, Singapore 2:04
- 7 Flying Jelly Attack 2:42
- 8 Black Bass 4:40
- 9 Cycling Is Fun 2:36
- 10 Watchin’ Girl 2:05
- 11 I Am a Cat 4:50
- 12 Tortoise Brand Pot Scrubbing Cleaner’s Theme (Green Tortoise) 1:25
- 13 Devil House 3:08
- 14 Insect Collector 2:48
- 15 Burning Farm Standout 5:19
- 16 Get the Wow 2:23
- 17 Milky Way 3:47
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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