The momentum from this carried on with the single "NEVER POP ENOUGH e.p." which quickly climbed up the independent CD charts of various shops in Japan. Around a month later, they released their first mini-album "HOWLING SYMPHONY OF..." which both rapidly climbed the charts and received critical acclaim from the music press. After this, the band started to tour more extensively, thanks to various offers from bands within the Japanese alternative music scene. They then released their second single "FIRESTARTER" which was released in 2000 and then followed it up with the full-length album "ALL YOU CAN EAT" along with involvement in various compilation albums and split mini-albums with various independent groups while still releasing their own albums and singles.
In August 2003, three of the four original members of BEAT CRUSADERS left the band, leaving behind only Hidaka. He quickly recruited four new members, who form the current line-up of the group. The three members that left went on to form ANITA CHILI PEPPERS. The current line-up of the band is: ヒダカトオル (Hidaka Tooru) - Vocal & Guitar, クボタマサヒコ (Kubota Masahiko) - Bass, カトウタロウ (Kato Taro) - Guitar, マシータ (Mashiita, Maseeta) - Drums and ケイタイモ (Keitaimo) - Keyboard.
In 2004, the group was finally catapulted into the major-label music scene, thanks to the release of the song "HIT IN THE USA" which was used as the opening theme for the anime "BECK: Mongolian Chop Squad" and also allowed a number of their songs to be covered in the same anime. They have also had the song "TONIGHT,TONIGHT,TONIGHT" used in the anime "BLEACH" and in 2006 they made their first American appearance, thanks to the song "Hey×2 Look×2" which was used as the opening theme song to the Nicktoons animated series "Kappa Mikey".
Confirmation from Toru Hidaka that Beat Crusaders Broke-up 4th September, 2010.
BLOCK BASTARD
BEAT CRUSADERS Lyrics
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Everyday you can find good girls
Once upon a time
Rental video markets
Nowadays every girl looks same
Can you recognize
Too many girls
Choose me, darlin'
I'm the one you want
I'm the one you want to
Choose me, baby
I don't know the time
When you had a good time
But there's no reason why
Wai-ai-yah!
Hold you now
In my mind, you're my No.1
Hold you now
You are the one
Forever and more
Love is mystery
Love is mystery
(Everyday you can find good girls)
(Nowadays every girl looks same)
(Do you remember?)
Hold you now
In my mind, you're my No.1
Hold you now
Do you remember now?
Hold you now
In my mind, you're my No.1
Hold you now
You are the one
Forever and more
DVD versus VTR...
The opening line of BEAT CRUSADERS' song BLOCK BASTARD, “DVD versus VTR…” sets the tone for a commentary on the changing times and how the evolution of technology has affected society. The song touches on themes of love, relationships, identity, and media.
The first verse talks about how in the past, it was easy to find good girls, and there was a time when rental video markets were popular. However, these days, every girl looks the same, and it's hard to distinguish between them. The chorus encourages the listener to choose the singer as the one they want, even though they don't know when they last had a good time.
The second verse speaks to the mystery of love and how it is just as elusive as ever. The song then returns to the chorus, with a repetition of the line “Hold you now, in my mind, you're my No.1, Hold you now. You are the one. Forever and more.”
Line by Line Meaning
DVD versus VTR...
The comparison between the outdated technology of VTR and the modern technology of DVD.
Everyday you can find good girls
There are plenty of desirable women out there.
Once upon a time
In the past.
Rental video markets
The place where people can rent videos for entertainment.
Nowadays every girl looks same
Due to the trend of fashion and beauty, most girls look very similar to each other.
Can you recognize
Can you distinguish one girl from another?
Too many girls
There are too many girls to choose from.
Come together
Girls are gathering to be around the artist.
Choose me, darlin'
Pick me as your romantic partner, my dear.
I'm the one you want
I am the perfect partner for you.
Choose me, baby
Pick me as your lover, babe.
I don't know the time
I am unsure of when you last had a good time with someone.
When you had a good time
Last time you enjoyed yourself.
But there's no reason why
There is no good reason not to choose me.
Wai-ai-yah!
A vocal expression of excitement and urgency.
Hold you now
In my imagination, I am embracing you.
In my mind, you're my No.1
In my fantasy, you are my top priority and desire.
You are the one
You are the only one I want and cherish.
Forever and more
Always and forever.
Love is mystery
Love is something inexplicable and inexplicably desirable.
(Do you remember?)
Asking if you remember something important.
Contributed by Grayson M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Brian Baas
Thank you very much!!! I've been looking for this song for ages!!!