Japanese rock for the English speaking masses.

(L to R) Yosuke - Drums, Ted - Eleki Bass,
Kizuhiko - Eleki Guitar/Vocal, Hizashi - Eleki Guitar

"Last Group Sounds" is a 10 track compilation of fan favorite Captains songs. Tokyo No Records is proud to present the band's first stateside release. Digipak with faux vinyl CD face.

Audio Samples:

A Butterfly In The Spider's Net
Tandem With You
The Love Ninja


The Captains perform for 650 fans in Atlanta. September 2007.

"Group Sounds" is a collective term that refers to the hundreds of rock bands that formed in Japan throughout the late 1960s. These bands appeared shortly after the Beatles' historic Budokan concerts in '66 and dominated the Japanese music industry until 1970, which is usually accredited as the start of the psychedelic "New Sounds" era. GS bands often had six or more members who were expected to dress in stylish matching outfits. And they did so well.

GS samples:
Tokyo Beatles "I Wanna Hold Your Hand" MP3
The Spiders "Ban Ban" MP3
Blue Comets "Blue Chateau" MP3

Tokyo No Records also recommends the following GS bands: The Tempters, The Carnabeats, The Mops, 491, The Wild Ones, The Village Singers, Sharp Five, The Dynamites, and The Bunnys.

The Captains formed in an effort to carry on the GS tradition. They are currently one of the most popular indie acts in Japan, their following constantly growing due to incessant touring and a memorable live act. They live in a house together in northern Japan, just like the Monkees (except for the Japan bit).

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