In November of 1992, vocalist 石月努 (Ishizuki Tsutomu), guitarist 和也 (Kazuya) and bassist Ryuji came together to form the core of the band. A year later rhythm/synth guitarist Shun joined the band, while being rounded out by support drummer タツヤ (Tatsuya). It was this incarnation of the band that released the demo tape カルマ, and the 1st and 2nd versions of the mini-album 太陽の虜 (taiyou no toriko). At this point in time, the band presented itself in a very typical visual kei way: music with dark themes, and matching "dark" attire.
1995 was to be a year of change for the band. Former Of-J drummer 徹 (later credited as Tohru) joined the band creating the lineup that would exist until their disbandment. Along with a new member, a new sound emerged from the band. Gone was the darker FANATIC◇CRISIS, replaced with a more accessible, poppier sound. It was at this time that the band released their 1st single Memories in White, followed by their 1st full album MASK.
After the release of their final indies mini-album MARBLE in November of 1996, the band started on the road of signing to a major label. In August of 1997, FANATIC◇CRISIS released their major label debut single SUPER SOUL via the For Life label. However, a little less than 2 years later and after releasing 2 albums and 8 singles, FtC left the label and reverted to an indies band.
Starting in November of 1999, the band released 2 mail-order only singles via their management : SIDE [EVE] and SIDE [ADAM]. These 2 singles showcased another evolution in the bands sound. In contrast to the For Life years, which had the band sounding more pop than ever, the 2 aforementioned singles presented a rawer and harder sounding FANATIC◇CRISIS. Then, in May of 2000 FtC released their major label comeback single 心に花を 心に棘を (kokoro ni hana o, kokoro ni toge o) via their Stoic Stone label (with distribution help from Toshiba-EMI). For the following 5 years, vocalist Ishizuki Tsutomu (who now handled the majority of writing and composing duties) had the band pumping out numerous albums and singles that mixed the bands pop, rock, and experimental sides.
After nearly 13 years of activity, on May 14th 2005, FANATIC◇CRISIS held their final live at TOKYO BAY NK HALL. As of this moment, Shun and Kazuya are currently members of the band The Micro Head 4N's. Tsutomu was solely working as a graphic artist and jewelry designer up until the latter portion of 2012, when he released a DVD single. He is now a solo act. Tohru acted as a mixer for BOUNTY, and other Sol Blade acts, but information on his recent activities is lacking. Finally, in regards to bassist Ryuji, he has seemingly been inactive since the end of FANATIC◇CRISIS.
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FANATIC◇CRISIS Lyrics
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君の爪、君のマツゲに
新しい朝は今訪れる
夜明けと共に－。
そんなにも哀しい瞳しないでね
たとえどんなに
暗くても つらくても
僕らはきっとつながってる
映画を観に行こう
今日は寝ないでずっと起きてよう
そして未来など忘れてしまえる
程に抱き合って
なんでかな？こんなにも
胸が痛くて死にそうさ
最初から
こんなもの欲しくなかった
鮮やかな朝焼けに涙を
すれ違う人波に憂いを
笑えない子供等にジョークを
逃げないで 泣かないで
鮮やかな朝焼けに涙を
すれ違う人波に憂いを
笑えない子供等にジョークを
決めないで己を
僕達の目の前に光を
先に逝く先輩に敬意を
栄光と饒舌にかげりを
繰り返しじゃない今日を
君の影、君の夢、
君の罪、君の光に
感動という名のLOOP
日常に鳴り響いてく。
The lyrics to FANATIC◇CRISIS's song "LOOP" present a bittersweet portrayal of a young romance. The singer is enamored by their lover's every feature - their hair, fingers, nails, and eyelashes - and is eager to start the day with them. Despite any hardships they may face, the singer is confident that they are connected to their lover and have a future together. They suggest watching a movie and staying up all night, holding each other and forgetting about the future. However, as the song goes on, the tone shifts slightly. The singer admits to feeling overwhelming pain and sadness, questioning why they even wanted love in the first place. Yet, the song concludes with a sense of hope and determination, urging the listener not to give up and to find beauty within the mundane. The "LOOP" referred to in the title seems to represent the cyclical nature of love and life, with all its ups and downs.
Overall, "LOOP" is a poignant and emotionally charged song that captures both the joy and pain of youthful relationships. It encourages the listener to embrace their feelings, even when they're difficult to handle, and find meaning in the everyday moments that make up our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
君の髪、君の指、
Your hair, your fingers,
君の爪、君のマツゲに
Your nails, your eyelashes
新しい朝は今訪れる
A new morning is now arriving
夜明けと共に－。
With the dawn.
そんなにも哀しい瞳しないでね
Don't make such sad eyes
たとえどんなに
Even if
暗くても つらくても
It's dark and painful
僕らはきっとつながってる
We are definitely connected
ベイビー 約束してた
Baby, we promised
映画を観に行こう
Let's go watch a movie
今日は寝ないでずっと起きてよう
Let's stay awake all night today
そして未来など忘れてしまえる
And forget about the future
程に抱き合って
Embrace each other
なんでかな？こんなにも
I wonder why, even though
胸が痛くて死にそうさ
My chest hurts so much I feel like dying
最初から
From the beginning
こんなもの欲しくなかった
I didn't want something like this
鮮やかな朝焼けに涙を
Tears in the bright morning sun
すれ違う人波に憂いを
Sorrow in the passing crowd
笑えない子供等にジョークを
Jokes for the children who can't laugh
逃げないで 泣かないで
Don't run away, don't cry
鮮やかな朝焼けに涙を
Tears in the bright morning sun
すれ違う人波に憂いを
Sorrow in the passing crowd
笑えない子供等にジョークを
Jokes for the children who can't laugh
決めないで己を
Don't decide who you are
僕達の目の前に光を
Light before our eyes
先に逝く先輩に敬意を
Respect for our senior who has gone ahead
栄光と饒舌にかげりを
Shadows on glory and eloquence
繰り返しじゃない今日を
Today, which is not a repeat
君の影、君の夢、
Your shadow, your dream
君の罪、君の光に
Your sin, your light
感動という名のLOOP
A loop named 'Impression'
日常に鳴り響いてく。
Echoing in everyday life.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ISHIZUKI TSUTOMU
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