A new digital single brings SCANDAL back on the pages of New School Kaidan. “Fuzzy” features the rosy recollections and not-so-pleasant realities of a recent breakup to the screen. The drama starts with a mix tape and ends with a descent into murky bathwater; here’s hoping that things will end …
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Back with the second track from their latest single, SCANDAL goes with a bit of pop with “Mabataki (まばたき)”. Soft lighting illuminates the girls as they play house set to the sounds of RINA’s songwriting/composition. “Mabataki” has the look of the girls in the morning hours just before the lights …
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SCANDAL, the first single from the private label “her”, “Masterpiece / Mabataki” released! SCANDAL、プライベートレーベル”her”から第一弾となるシングル、「マスターピース/まばたき」リリース決定!! [note: translation via Google Translate] Track List Information CD Track List 1. マスターピース 2. まばたき ABOUT SCANDAL SCANDAL (（スキャンダル）) is a Japanese pop-rock girl band from Osaka, Japan. Formed in August 2006 by four …
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SCANDAL releases their “Masterpiece (マスターピース)” this week, and here for your approval is their new promotional video. The foursome, in action since 2006, get some dirty grooves going down in the intros for “Masterpiece”. Performing on a soundstage flanked by what most likely is their LED set piece for their …
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Since its debut in 2008, the album has been recording 7 TOP 5 series and is leading the girls band scene. Taking the 10th anniversary of the band to be memorable like a festival musicians, now “Take Me Out” which became a live classic song now, as well as a …
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Mami flips the power on her JCM2000, and you know you’re in for some SCANDAL style rock. “Platform Syndrome”, an album track from the latest album puts the group’s band sound first: fast tempos and guitar work rule the airwaves for a straight ahead band sound. In keeping with this …
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Ah, a universe of love. SCANDAL’s first foray into digital-only releases bears a song that sounds like it will be killer live. Mami’s sharply punctuated guitar leads and Rina’s drive lend boundless energy to Haruna’s meditation on love’s magnetic attraction. “Koisuru Universe” also keeps the group’s streak of visually appealing …
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Track List CD 1 SCANDAL BABY Stamp! 少女S ピンヒールサーファー S.L.Magic スイッチ Departure Hello!Hello! テイクミーアウト 下弦の月 OVER DRIVE LOVE SURVIVE 太陽と君が描く STORY 会いたい ちいさなほのお EVERYBODY SAY YEAH! Image FREEDOM FIGHTERS Track List CD 2 瞬間センチメンタル 太陽スキャンダラス サティスファクション LOVE ME DO 夜明けの流星群 ビターチョコレート 会わないつもりの、元気でね Welcome home Sisters DOLL Flashback No.5 カゲロウ HARUKAZE …
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SCANDAL has been a band since 2006, and their well-earned chemistry and dynamic play well to the crowd, something everyone from die-hards to curious newcomers can easily see.
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Podcast listeners will remember that back in 2010 we covered SCANDAL at AM2 in Anaheim, CA. SCANDAL will be returning to Socal and other destinations around the world with their “HELLO WORLD” tour. Some will also remember that lead guitarist Mami is a big fan of former Morning Musume member, Michishige …
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