apparently before she hit it big as a solo Pop artist (thank god she is done with that shit now) before then she made a band called "Hatsuku Status". Shiina knows how to make a band, as she's recently shown with her current project/band "Tokyo Jihen". The noteable pick for Hatsuiku Status is the guitarist from "Number Girl" a then very popular rock band. Proof of Shiina's presence that she could seek a guitarist from a major band, before she was even recoginized as a success herself. Number Girl's guitarist is the lead guitar here, of course (seen here with a Fender Jaguar).

It is really wierd to see her play Mid-90's rock, because she is normally such a refined Queen. Its great though!

so here's the music. It suprised the shit outta me:



http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=hatsuiku+status


I am in love with Shiina Ringo. I really need to marry her.




*check the "Pimpoint" thread in the download area for a song by her that maybe you haven't heard!

I think Hatsuiku Status is underrated among Ringo's fans. The sound is definitely different for her, which is why I think it is hard for a lot of fans to accept. But I've always loved the early-mid 90s alternative rock sound, so I loved it instantly. XD I love how gritty the performances are. I love Ringo as a refined lady, but the rock star side of her is just as compelling.

haha, I realized I was a big jerk in this thread. I apologize if anyone's taste was offended when I insulted pop music.


and YES, this side of Ringo is great. I think FUKUSHUU from Variety was a nod to her younger sound. The performance of it in the Spa & Treatment live is really damn awesome.


Man, the drummer is so cool. Maybe I will marry her instead -hm-

hummm i dont really like hatsuiku status.. but gyakutai glicogen was awesome



have you guys noticed the resemblences between konya dafu and knife???

Hmm...I never noticed before, but I'll listen more closely to see if I can detect any noticeable similarities between the two.