Kuroyume (黒夢) is a Japanese visual kei rock band hailing from the city of N… Read Full Bio ↴Kuroyume (黒夢) is a Japanese visual kei rock band hailing from the city of Nagoya, Japan that formed in May of 1991 and originally lasted until January of 1999. The band made its comeback in 2011.
The band came into being when vocalist Kiyoharu (清春) from the band ＧＡＲＮＥＴ and guitarist Shin (臣) from GERACEE decided to collaborate. Kiyoharu then invited Hitoki (人時), the bassist from Garnet, to join. The band's concept was based upon the idea of "yume wa nai" (dreams don't exist).
Kuroyume started their career as one of the pioneers of the visual rock scene. Next to artists such as LUNA SEA or the early works of L'Arc～en～Ciel, Kuroyume was one of the most influential, and to this day many artists have tried to replicate the sound of their early era. Albums during this era included "生きていた中絶児" (Ikiteita Chuzetsuji, 1992), "亡骸を…" (Nakigara o... , 1993), and "迷える百合達" (Mayoeru Yuritachi, 1994).
After Shin left the group, Kiyoharu and Hitoki continued as a duo. The first Kuroyume album without Shin was "feminism" (1995). The album took the band into more pop territory than they had ever been before. The album featured hit songs such as "優しい悲劇" (Yasashii Higeki) and "Miss MOONLIGHT." The follow-up to "feminism" was "FAKE STAR" (1996). "FAKE STAR" still featured slick production to appeal to the pop crowd and also featured more songs with a punk edge. Also, it is important to say that Hitoki played guitar on most of the band songs after Shin left.
The influence of punk rock on Kuroyume would continue with their next release, "DRUG TREATMENT" (1997). While having hit songs such as "NITE & DAY" and "Spray," the album also contained what would be their most punk-influenced works to date. The album is also home to one of the most famous songs Kuroyume has ever done, "Like A Angel." Later that year a live album at Shinjuku LOFT was released, and to this day remains to be one of the best examples of Kuroyume's amazing power while playing live. In 1998, Kuroyume would release one last proper album, "CORKSCREW." It was the most abrasive, loud, and fast album they had ever done. While the album was still fun, the simplicity of the writing began to show. The band would break up the following year.
Immediately following the break up, Kiyoharu formed the band SADS. That band's original run lasted until 2003, and from 2004 onward Kiyoharu was active as a solo artist.
Unlike Kiyoharu, HITOKI returned to the indie scene. Along with keeping busy with projects such as HITOKI-PIRANHAHEADS, SSS, SUPER DROP BABIES, and Dummy's Corporation, Hitoki also served as a session/support musician for many bands and artists, including AKI, IZAM, ROBOTS, Creature Creature, 大塚愛, and Hysteric Blue.
On January 29th, 2009, Kiyoharu and Hitoki reunited for Kuroyume's "the end" ～CORKSCREW A GO GO! FINAL～ on the 10 year anniversary of their last live. The one-night event was supposed to serve as the official end of Kuroyume. However, the following year, Kiyoharu announced the band's reformation.
The band came into being when vocalist Kiyoharu (清春) from the band ＧＡＲＮＥＴ and guitarist Shin (臣) from GERACEE decided to collaborate. Kiyoharu then invited Hitoki (人時), the bassist from Garnet, to join. The band's concept was based upon the idea of "yume wa nai" (dreams don't exist).
Kuroyume started their career as one of the pioneers of the visual rock scene. Next to artists such as LUNA SEA or the early works of L'Arc～en～Ciel, Kuroyume was one of the most influential, and to this day many artists have tried to replicate the sound of their early era. Albums during this era included "生きていた中絶児" (Ikiteita Chuzetsuji, 1992), "亡骸を…" (Nakigara o... , 1993), and "迷える百合達" (Mayoeru Yuritachi, 1994).
After Shin left the group, Kiyoharu and Hitoki continued as a duo. The first Kuroyume album without Shin was "feminism" (1995). The album took the band into more pop territory than they had ever been before. The album featured hit songs such as "優しい悲劇" (Yasashii Higeki) and "Miss MOONLIGHT." The follow-up to "feminism" was "FAKE STAR" (1996). "FAKE STAR" still featured slick production to appeal to the pop crowd and also featured more songs with a punk edge. Also, it is important to say that Hitoki played guitar on most of the band songs after Shin left.
The influence of punk rock on Kuroyume would continue with their next release, "DRUG TREATMENT" (1997). While having hit songs such as "NITE & DAY" and "Spray," the album also contained what would be their most punk-influenced works to date. The album is also home to one of the most famous songs Kuroyume has ever done, "Like A Angel." Later that year a live album at Shinjuku LOFT was released, and to this day remains to be one of the best examples of Kuroyume's amazing power while playing live. In 1998, Kuroyume would release one last proper album, "CORKSCREW." It was the most abrasive, loud, and fast album they had ever done. While the album was still fun, the simplicity of the writing began to show. The band would break up the following year.
Immediately following the break up, Kiyoharu formed the band SADS. That band's original run lasted until 2003, and from 2004 onward Kiyoharu was active as a solo artist.
Unlike Kiyoharu, HITOKI returned to the indie scene. Along with keeping busy with projects such as HITOKI-PIRANHAHEADS, SSS, SUPER DROP BABIES, and Dummy's Corporation, Hitoki also served as a session/support musician for many bands and artists, including AKI, IZAM, ROBOTS, Creature Creature, 大塚愛, and Hysteric Blue.
On January 29th, 2009, Kiyoharu and Hitoki reunited for Kuroyume's "the end" ～CORKSCREW A GO GO! FINAL～ on the 10 year anniversary of their last live. The one-night event was supposed to serve as the official end of Kuroyume. However, the following year, Kiyoharu announced the band's reformation.
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Bad Speed Play 太く鈍った身のこなし 古いバッチを振り回す ダサイ姿になりたくない 思い詰めたら 常用 常用 鳴かず飛ばすの負け惜しみ …
BARTER Careless Solution. I don't over look Vast Invitation & few P…
CHANDLER Oh I've been waiting for you still I can't sex the shadow…
Dear Blue トランプのカード引く様に いたずらなめぐり合わせ 華やかに笑う声と 足を組み替える動き ありがちな事だけど 君の目に よ…
Distraction Tragic Tragic 腐った電波で Ugly Ugly 使ってもらう Popular No Thanks No T…
FAKE STAR 目障りな制度が Chart 妨害 Count Down 年功序列で芽を潰して Proud Face Break out,…
KISS Kiss me, fly me up high Want to feel like a…
Let's Dance Coquettishでまだ青い Sexlessな振る舞い 性欲押さえてるのが Hip lineに見えてる いずれ衰えてし…
Love Song 白状した Romance 君に逢いたい まぶたを開けば 触れているのに 乳房を噛んだ 吐息が漏れた 「Still I n…
MARIA 昨日の夢から 逃げ回ってる 頭の中では 解り切ってる 「右向け右」なんて もうたくさんで きれいなレールを 踏みはずして…
Mind Breaker Listen to my senitive voices Listen to my vomit voices 頭に浮かべ…
Miss MOONLIGHT Cry For The Moon Cry For The Moon 目を開けば砂の上に君を見つけた Feel For Y…
NITE & DAY 朝も夜も君に逢いたい 濡れた髪をなぞる Rhapsody in you 柔らかく目を閉じて 弱く僕の手つかむ 見た目とは…
REASON OF MYSELF 次の日に見たい場所 予言する様に 必要な Material 口に詰めている 耳を貸さない人を 軽くあしらうのは 風切る音…
S.O.S 高らかな態度を受け入れてた MY CONSCIENCE パラシュート背負って墜落してる I'm stupid boy 何…
SEX SYMBOL Your space is Wilder Your space is Jungle Your space is Spec…
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Shounen 優しげなこの街では モラルという手錠が 味気ないガム噛んでる 僕の腕に掛けられそう Baby 人の群れが、同じ顔で、 通…
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