Shoso Strip [Import]

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Shoso Strip,Ringo Shena,Zai,World Music

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Shiina's mad, bad and totally rad!

Doesn't that make me Courtney?

Perfect Fractured Pop

Ringo is absolutely worth the investment

SR/SS is a good CD

Shoso Strip
Ringo Shena
Manufacturer: Zai
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000059O0Y
Release Date: 2001-01-22

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Customer Reviews:

Shiina's mad, bad and totally rad!.......2007-02-17

Shiina Ringo cannot be described in mere words. She did some very fine work with Tokyo Jihen and the Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra.

This solo album is excellent and I agree with the other reviewers who have praised her. I got this album recently and I am still listening to it. I have four Shiina Ringo albums now and I am trying to get more all the time.

Check out Google Images for some amazing and entertaining photos of Shiina dressed as a kinky nurse!

Shiina is a kook! And she is possibly Japan's finest Rock singer.

Doesn't that make me Courtney?.......2006-06-14

Shiina Ringo was the first J-Pop artist i was introduced to when i traveled to Japan...and she has captivated me ever since. From her unique sound and musical "experimentation" to her outrageous videos (Honnou and Identity are outstanding), she actually defines her own brand of J-Pop...or maybe anti-J-Pop (or probably, more appropriately J-Rock).

She is greatly influenced by western music but is not afraid of incorporating eastern sounds ("Tsumiki Asobi" from her first album). The influence from Nirvana is seen in the way she holds her guitar (similar to Kurt Cobain) to the reference to Kurt and Courtney Love in her song "Gipusu." She also has shown interest in jazz and other musical types. She is also noted for rolling her "R's." Her eclectic musical style can be likened to Bjork.

This album is arguably her best album. From start to finish, each tracks exudes passion and raw emotion...even when she is being somewhat silly. It does not matter if you do not understand Japanese, the mood that is set can "typically" give way to what she is trying to convey -- especially on "Gipusu" (track 4). It is simply beautiful music that transcends the language barrier.

Highlight tracks include the aforementioned "Gipusu," "Yami ni Furu Ame" (track 5), "Identity" (track 6), my personal favorite "Tsuki ni Makeinu" (track 9), and "Honnou" (track 12). That stated, every song is strong and enjoyable -- even when she is screaming (Identity) or her voice is distorted (Byosho Public - track 11). There are beautiful songs, such as Gipusu and "Izon Sho" (track 13) but also several catchy songs that are not too "J-poppy" (i.e. too cute like many J-Pop artists). Overall, well played; well sung; well produced; well engineered. This album is...well...near-perfect.

'Shouso Suturippu' is recommended to all fans of Japanese music, as well as fans of good music in general. At least give it a try and look past the language barrier. It is definitely worth it.

Perfect Fractured Pop.......2006-01-17

This is how pop music could and should be. The sugar-sweet vocal lines give the instant impression of a classic pop record but the band and the production are straight out of an indie rock record. The band rocks hard and the sound is compressed and crazed at times. Feedback and chaotic effects are given free reign but never interfere with Shiina Ringo's perfect pop sensibility. Damn! This might just be my favourite album of all time and I usually go for stuff like Deerhoof and The Cardiacs.

This record has huge crossover appeal. At least, make sure you hear it once.

Ringo is absolutely worth the investment.......2003-09-07

Shosai Strip is an incredible album. Of course, so are Ringo's other singles and albums, some of which are available here on Amazon. ...She also released her third DVD of video clips... if you can view Japanese DVDs you must check it out. Her concert and recent releases have caused many more people to catch "Ringo-byou" (Ringo-fever) here in Tokyo, so if you are sophiticated enough to have found this link on Amazon US, I would definitely recommend you pick up Ringo's latest releases from Japan and enjoy her talent and creativity yourself. Note that her singles (Honno, Mayonaka wa Junketsu, etc.) have excellent "B-sides", i.e., additional tracks not available on the albums. That and the CD cover art make them absolutely worth the purchase price. I could go on, but I will stop here :-)

SR/SS is a good CD.......2002-02-11

I like most the songs on the CD~ she's my fav female j-rock artist

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