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Shine (Luna Sea Song)
"Shine" is the tenth single by Japanese rock band Luna Sea, released on June 3, 1998. It was the band's fifth number 1 on the Oricon Singles Chart, and charted for eight weeks. In June 1998, it was certified Platinum by the RIAJ for sales over 400,000. "Shine" was used in a Toyota commercial. The song was covered by amber gris on the compilation ''Crush! 2 -90's V-Rock Best Hit Cover Songs-'', which was released on November 23, 2011 and features current visual kei bands covering songs from bands that were important to the 1990s visual kei movement. Track listing ''All songs written and composed by Luna Sea.'' #"Shine" - 4:43Originally composed by J. #"Looper" - 4:07The title came from the fact that the bass and drums are repeated in loop. The fast spoken English words in the background are performed by Sugizo , born and better known by his stage name Sugizo, is a Japanese musician, singer-songwriter, composer and record producer. He is best known as the lead guitarist and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luna Sea
Luna Sea (stylized as LUNA SEA) is a Japanese rock band formed in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1986. Due to the use of make-up and costumes early in their career and their widespread popularity, they are considered one of the most successful and influential bands in the visual kei movement. Throughout the mid-1990s they used significantly less make-up, and after a one-year break in 1997, came back with a more mainstream alternative rock style and toned down their on-stage attire. They disbanded in 2000. In 2003, HMV Japan ranked Luna Sea at number 90 on their list of the 100 most important Japanese pop acts. Initially founded in 1986, by bassist J and rhythm guitarist Inoran while in high school, the band was originally called Lunacy. In 1989 they recruited lead guitarist Sugizo, drummer Shinya and vocalist Ryuichi, a lineup that has remained the same. They released a few demo tapes prior to renaming themselves Luna Sea and releasing their self-titled debut album in 1991. The band ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
