Paint It Black (BiSH song) cover

Paint It Black (BiSH song)

BiSH · 2018

86 min · 19 tracks · hardcore punk

An explosive blend of hardcore punk energy and rock melodies, echoing with anthemic urgency and defiant spirit.

Top tracks — play these first

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    PAiNT it BLACK — This track serves as a powerful reimagining of the Rolling Stones classic, infusing it with BiSH's signature punk intensity while presenting a fresh perspective on familiar themes of despair and darkness.
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    SCHOOLYARD — A quintessential anthem of youthful rebellion, this track captures the frenetic energy and emotional turmoil of adolescence, showcasing BiSH's knack for connecting personal experiences to broader cultural narratives.
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    SMACK baby SMACK — With its catchy hooks and driving rhythms, this song exemplifies BiSH's ability to blend punk rock attitude with pop sensibility, making it a standout track that resonates with fans and newcomers alike.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic live performance energy
  • wave-like pacing with intensity
  • rebellious anthems for youth
  • engaging sing-along moments
  • immersive concert-like experience

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer polished studio recordings
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2018, Paint It Black is a pivotal moment in BiSH's career, following the successful debut album 'Brand-New Idol Society' from 2016. By this time, BiSH had established themselves as a significant force in the Japanese idol scene, merging punk ethos with pop sensibilities, thus reinforcing their unique identity.
Stylistic neighbors
Band-Maid· Passcode· Gacharic Spin

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 PAiNT it BLACK 3:51
  • 2 SCHOOLYARD 4:55

Disc 2

  • 1 2017.11.29 THE けやき坂 GUERRiLLA BiSH at ROPPONGi HiLLS ARENA 2:16
  • 2 My landscape (2017.11.29 Roppongi Hills Arena -THE けやき坂 GUERRiLLA BiSH-) 5:44
  • 3 SMACK baby SMACK (2017.11.29 Roppongi Hills Arena -THE けやき坂 GUERRiLLA BiSH-) 4:02
  • 4 プロミスザスター (2017.11.29 Roppongi Hills Arena -THE けやき坂 GUERRiLLA BiSH-) 4:34
  • 5 [MC] 1:00
  • 6 FOR HiM (2017.11.29 Roppongi Hills Arena -THE けやき坂 GUERRiLLA BiSH-) 4:08
  • 7 GiANT KiLLERS (2017.11.29 Roppongi Hills Arena -THE けやき坂 GUERRiLLA BiSH-) 4:36
  • 8 BiSH-星が瞬く夜に- (2017.11.29 Roppongi Hills Arena -THE けやき坂 GUERRiLLA BiSH-) 4:56
  • 9 SMACK baby SMACK (Music Video) 3:53
  • 10 JAM (Music Video) 6:27
  • 11 JAM (AiNA THE END Ver.) 5:10
  • 12 JAM (CENT CHiHiRO CHiTTiii Ver.) 5:33
  • 13 JAM (MOMOKO GUMi COMPANY Ver.) 6:01
  • 14 JAM (HASHiYASUME ATSUKO Ver.) 4:40
  • 15 JAM (Ling Ling Ver.) 5:42
  • 16 JAM (AYUNi D Ver.) 4:58
  • 17 PAiNT it BLACK (Making Movie) 4:22

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