Kagrra,
Japanese rock band (1998-2011)
Kagrra (神楽, kagura, followed by a comma on album art and promotional material) is a Japanese rock band and part of the country's visual kei movement. It was originally signed to the now defunct Key Party Records under the name "Crow". The group changed its name when it signed to Free-Will's PS Company division.[2] They have since released several albums, EPs and singles, along with multiple video releases.
Kagrra, | |
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | Crow |
| Origin | Tokyo, Japan |
| Genres | Rock, traditional[1] |
| Years active | 1998–2011 |
| Labels | PS Company, Columbia, King, CLJ (EU) |
| Past member(s) | Isshi† Akiya Shin Nao Izumi |
Members
change- Isshi (一志) – vocals
- Akiya (楓弥) – guitar
- Shin (真) – guitar, koto
- Nao (女雅) – bass
- Izumi (白水) – drums
Discography
changeAlbums and EPs
change| Title | Release date | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Nue (鵺) | December 1, 2000 | PS Company |
| Sakura (桜) | March 3, 2001 | PS Company |
| Irodori (彩) | October 3, 2001 | PS Company |
| Kirameki (煌) | May 1, 2002 | PS Company |
| Gozen | December 11, 2002 | PS Company |
| Ouka Ranman (桜花爛漫) | September 24, 2003 | PS Company |
| Miyako (京) | March 03, 2004 | Columbia |
| San (燦) | July 20, 2005 | Columbia |
| Shizuku (雫) | February 14, 2007 | Columbia |
| Core | January 9, 2008 | King Records |
Singles
change| Title | Release date | Label |
|---|---|---|
| "Kotodama" (恋綴魂) | June 21, 2000 | PS Company |
| "Genwaku no Joukei" (幻惑の情景) | April 27, 2001 | PS Company |
| "Memai" (眩暈) | May 26, 2001 | PS Company |
| "Kamiuta" (神謌) | June 29, 2001 | PS Company |
| "Tsurezure Naru Mama Ni..." (徒然なるままに、、、) | April 27, 2001 | PS Company |
| "Yume Izuru Chi" (夢イズル地) | April 3, 2002 | PS Company |
| "Iro wa Nioedo" (いろはにほへと) | May 5, 2002 | PS Company |
| "Kakashi" (案山子) | May 5, 2002 | PS Company |
| "Sakura Mai Chiru Ano Oka De" (桜舞い散るあの丘で) | October 4, 2002 | PS Company |
| "Kotodama" (恋綴魂) | October 4, 2002 | PS Company |
| "Haru Urara" (春麗ら) | May 28, 2003 | PS Company |
| "Yotogi Banashi" (夜伽噺) | July 30, 2003 | PS Company |
| "Urei" (愁) | January 1, 2004 | Columbia |
| "Rin" (凛) | July 21, 2004 | Columbia |
| "Omou" (憶) | October 27, 2004 | Columbia |
| "Sarasouju no Komoriuta" (沙羅双樹の子護唄) | February 2, 2005 | Columbia |
| "Gen'ei no Katachi" (幻影の貌) | February 2, 2005 | Columbia |
| "Chikai no Tsuki" (誓ノ月) | February 1, 2006 | Columbia |
| "Utakata" (うたかた) * | November 22, 2006 | Columbia |
* #21 Oricon Weekly Charts, December 4, 2006[3]
Videography
change| Title | Release date | Label | Medium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kagura-fuu Unroku (神楽風雲録) | March 3, 2002 | PS Company | VHS |
| Yume Izuru Chi (夢イズル地) | June 16, 2002 | PS Company | VHS |
| Hisai (秘祭) | November 19, 2003 | PS Company | DVD |
| Kaika Sengen Ouka Ranman (～開花宣言～「桜花爛漫」) | April 7, 2004 | PS Company | DVD |
| Miyako Inishie no Tobira ga Ima (京～古の扉が今、、、～) | July 21, 2004 | Columbia | DVD |
| Sara Natsukashi no Rakuen (沙羅～懐かしの楽園～) | August 03, 2005 | Columbia | DVD |
| Unsanmusyo (雲燦霧消) | November 30, 2005 | Columbia | DVD |
| Kiseki~ni (鬼跡～弐) | September 27, 2006 | Columbia | DVD |
References
change- ↑ allmusic retrieved on 2.22.2009
- ↑ "Interview with Kagrra at the JRock Revolution festival". jmusicamerica.com. Archived from the original on 2007-06-30. Retrieved 2007-12-18.
- ↑ "Oricon single charts positions". oricon.co.jp (in Japanese).
