Live!! cover

Released 26 years ago this June

Live!!

Guitar Wolf · 2000

66 min · 17 tracks · punk

Raw energy and unfiltered noise meld with explosive punk riffs and frenetic vocals in a relentless live setting.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • raw energy in live setting
  • wave-like pacing with dynamics
  • explosive bursts of sound
  • short tracks for quick thrills
  • party atmosphere with friends

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer polished studio recordings
  • seek lengthy, introspective pieces

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on June 1, 2000, 'Live!!' captures Guitar Wolf at a pivotal moment in their career following their breakthrough album 'Wild Zero.' By this time, they had established themselves as a key band in the Japanese punk rock scene, known for their high-octane performances and unique blend of garage rock and punk aesthetics.
Stylistic neighbors
The Cramps· Death from Above 1979· The Hives

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Okami Wakusei 4:30
  • 2 Jet Generation 3:34
  • 3 All Night De Buttobase 2:13
  • 4 Ryusei Noise 3:22
  • 5 Reizouko Zero 3:26
  • 6 Jack the Ripper 4:06
  • 7 Wild Zero 4:52
  • 8 Rock 'n' Roll Etiquette 1:32
  • 9 Missile Me 1:25
  • 10 Kawasaki Zii 750 Rock 'n' Roll 1:59
  • 11 Summertime Blues 2:46
  • 12 Kasei Twist 5:11
  • 13 Too Much Junkie Business 3:30
  • 14 Machine Gun Guitar 4:29
  • 15 Ramen Shinya 3 Ji 2:43
  • 16 Kick Out the Jams 11:53
  • 17 Rumble 5:16

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