The band was formed in 1997 by singer Kumi (born April 11, 1976 in Chiba Prefecture) and guitarist Naoki Sato (born July 21, 1973 in Shizuoka Prefecture), while studying at Aoyama Gakuin University, Tokyo. They signed with label Victor in 1999.
Their first album, The Greatest Hits, sold over two million copies. Their second album Love Psychedelic Orchestra, released in January 2001, sold 690,000 copies.
They have released four albums since, the last one was Golden Grapefruit, in 2007, and compilation album THIS IS LOVE PSYCHEDELICO, in June 2008.
Style
Stylistically, Love Psychedelico is highly reminiscent of the British Invasion of the late 60s, both members having cited The Beatles and Led Zeppelin as influences, though the influence of American folk and blues are also present (Kumi having claimed Janis Joplin and Sheryl Crow, and Sato Bob Dylan, as influences). To pay tribute to their influences, Love Psychedelico sometimes borrow song titles from the bands that influence them.
Kumi's lyrics are a mix of English and Japanese. Kumi often attributes her skilfulness in the English language to spending much of her early childhood in San Francisco.
Discography
Singles
* LADY MADONNA - (21 April 2000)
* Your Song - (5 July 2000)
* Last Smile - (1 November 2000)
* Free World - (23 May 2001)
* I will be with you - (7 November 2001)
* Hadaka no Osama - (24 July 2002)
* I am waiting for you - (22 January 2003)
* My last fight - (5 November 2003)
* fantastic world - (8 December 2004)
* Right now - (16 June 2005)
* Aha! (All We Want) - (28 June 2006)
Albums
* THE GREATEST HITS (11 January 2001) - #1
* LOVE PSYCHEDELICO ORCHESTRA (9 January 2002) - #1
* LOVE PSYCHEDELICO III (25 February 2004) - #2
* EARLY TIMES (9 February 2005) (best-of compilation) - #1
* LIVE PSYCHEDELICO (22 March 2006) #33
* GOLDEN GRAPEFRUIT (27 June 2007)
* THIS IS LOVE PSYCHEDELICO (18 June 2008) (1st US-release)
* Abbot Kinney (13 January 2010)
DVD
* THE FILM 1999.12-2002.05 (21 November 2002)
* THE FILM 1999.12-2002.05 (22 September 2004)
* IN CONCERT AT BUDOKAN (07 December 2005)
* GOLDEN GRAPEFRUIT BOX (18 June 2008)
LADY MADONNA ~Yuutsu Naru Spider~
LOVE PSYCHEDELICO Lyrics
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夢もないよ give me none of that preaching
好きな joke, fake, velvet and honey
冷めきってるカップのコーヒー and so on
好きなレザー made from salt and sugar
希にみるジョーカー トキメケど nothing
放し飼いのダメージは crime of mother, oh, oh-oh-oh
Other says "He wants nothing"
It's all one to me, anyway game is over, yeah, yeah
Won't you cry? Won't you cry? Won't you cry? Won't you cry?
Won't you cry? Won't you cry? It's all one to me
Lady Madonna 憂鬱なるスパイダー
音も nothing, give me slow down kissin'
甘いハーフムーンも dancing and slowly
移り気なロンリー ねえ mr.ムーンナイトロンリー
Purple light and smoke
曖昧なイメージ I like it 艶めかしい Em
凍えそうなダメージは crime of father, oh, oh-oh-oh
One says "He wants everlasting happiness"
Other says "He wants nothing"
It's all one to me, anyway game is over, yeah, yeah
Won't you cry? Won't you cry? Won't you cry? Won't you cry?
Won't you cry? Won't you cry? It's all one to me
Lady Madonna 憂鬱なるスパイダー
夢もないよ give me none of that preaching
好きな joke, fake, velvet and honey
冷めきってるカップのコーヒー and so on
One says "He wants everlasting happiness"
Other says "He wants nothing"
It's all one to me, anyway game is over, yeah, yeah
Won't you cry? Won't you cry? Won't you cry? Won't you cry?
Won't you cry? Won't you cry? It's all one to me
Won't you cry? Won't you cry? Won't you cry? Won't you cry?
Won't you cry? Won't you cry? It's all one to me
La, la, la, la, la, la, la
The lyrics of LOVE PSYCHEDELICO's song LADY MADONNA ~Yuutsu Naru Spider~ describe a mysterious and enigmatic woman who is likened to a spider. The singer is drawn to her in spite of her melancholy and lack of dreams, preferring instead her "joke, fake, velvet, and honey" personality. He enjoys the rough and tough things in life like "leather made from salt and sugar" and "cold coffee in a cup," and finds beauty in the "unclear image" and "attractive Em" of life. The woman is portrayed as both alluring and dangerous, with references to "damages" caused by both mother and father figures.
The song explores the juxtaposition of two opposing viewpoints - one of seeking everlasting happiness and the other of wanting nothing. However, the singer seems to be indifferent to both perspectives as he declares that "it's all one to me" and the "game is over." The repeating refrain of "Won't you cry?" seems to suggest that the consequences of one's choices may lead to pain and sadness, but the singer accepts this as a part of life's game.
The lyrics touch upon themes of attraction and danger, indifference to societal norms, and the acceptance of life's uncertainties. The haunting melody and the vocals of LOVE PSYCHEDELICO make this song a standout in their repertoire.
Line by Line Meaning
Lady Madonna 憂鬱なるスパイダー
Lady Madonna, the melancholic spider
夢もないよ give me none of that preaching
I have no dreams, so don't preach to me
好きな joke, fake, velvet and honey
I love jokes, fakes, velvet, and honey
冷めきってるカップのコーヒー and so on
I drink cold coffee and so on
好きなレザー made from salt and sugar
I love leather made from salt and sugar
希にみるジョーカー トキメケど nothing
Although I feel excited when I see an occasional joker, ultimately it means nothing to me
放し飼いのダメージは crime of mother, oh, oh-oh-oh
The unrestrained damage I do is the fault of my mother
One says "He wants everlasting happiness"
One person thinks that I want everlasting happiness
Other says "He wants nothing"
Another person thinks that I want nothing
It's all one to me, anyway game is over, yeah, yeah
Either way, it doesn't matter to me because the game is over
Won't you cry? Won't you cry? Won't you cry? Won't you cry? Won't you cry? Won't you cry? It's all one to me
Even if you cry, it doesn't matter to me
音も nothing, give me slow down kissin'
I don't care about any noise, just give me a slow and sensual kiss
甘いハーフムーンも dancing and slowly
Sweet half moons dance for me slowly
移り気なロンリー ねえ mr.ムーンナイトロンリー
Fickle loneliness, hey Mr. Moon Knight of Loneliness
Purple light and smoke
Purple light and smoke surround me
曖昧なイメージ I like it 艶めかしい Em
I like the vague and alluring image
凍えそうなダメージは crime of father, oh, oh-oh-oh
The damage that may freeze me is my father's fault
La, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Love Psychedelico
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喜久山正則
素晴らしい。
自分の中では一番歌の上手いシンガーだと思う。
コンサート観たいです。
湯白
FNSで腰に手を当てて歌う姿がめちゃくちゃかっこよかった
まご
10年以上前に好きで聴いてたの、最近思い出して聴いてもやっぱりまた好きになった
鈴木洋一
ギターが指弾きじゃないと出せない音だね、クミ最高な声だ。
Slide Felem
3:50が好きすぎる!!!!
カッコいいわー!
たかはしとおる
LOVE PSYCHEDELICOサイコー☺️
Gasolinator
何回も見ない事にしてる。カッコ良すぎて脳が興奮しすぎて熱が出るから。
おんなじだ、４０年前に初めてローリング・ストーンズ聴いた時と。
ヤバイくろちゃん
初めて聴いた時の衝撃！！
ラジオでDJが「邦楽のヘビーローテーションです」って言ったの、間違えてるやん！て思いました🤣
やっぱりめっちゃかっこいいー！！
hiro m
CDでもライブでも
この透き通る声
病みつきです
alice hrt
最高です大好き