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Tokyo, Japan (1993 – present)
Buffalo Daughter is a Japanese rock group formed in 1993 in Tokyo. The three main members are suGar Yoshinaga (ex-Havana Exotica) on guitar, Yumiko Ohno (ex-Havana Exotica) on bass, and MoOog Yamamoto on turntables and graphic design. The group originally had a drummer, Chika Ogawa, but after her departure they’ve had no permanent drummer and have hired different people to fill in as needed. In addition, the band is well known for using a number of electronic instruments, such as the TB-303, TR-606, Minimoog, shortwave radio, etc.
Though less well-known to most of the world than bands such as Pizzicato Five or Cibo Matto, Buffalo Daughter is considered to be the linchpin of the so-called “cut-and-paste” rock shibuya-kei (Wikipedia) movement from Japan. The band had its beginnings in the early 1990s signed to independent Japanese label Cardinal. Seeking wider exposure, they continued under the Beastie Boys’ now-defunct music label Grand Royal, bringing their discography up to a total of four full-length album releases, an EP, and a handful of remixes. The band’s style, always a variety grab-bag of different sounds and genres, evolved slowly but surely into a more cohesive and restrained melodic style. In 2002, Buffalo Daughter released their fifth full-length effort, I, in the United States on Los Angeles-based label Emperor Norton Records.
According to band member Ohno, “We call ourselves Buffalo Daughter because our sound is very strong. And the buffalo is strong.
Though less well-known to most of the world than bands such as Pizzicato Five or Cibo Matto, Buffalo Daughter is considered to be the linchpin of the so-called “cut-and-paste” rock shibuya-kei (Wikipedia) movement from Japan. The band had its beginnings in the early 1990s signed to independent Japanese label Cardinal. Seeking wider exposure, they continued under the Beastie Boys’ now-defunct music label Grand Royal, bringing their discography up to a total of four full-length album releases, an EP, and a handful of remixes. The band’s style, always a variety grab-bag of different sounds and genres, evolved slowly but surely into a more cohesive and restrained melodic style. In 2002, Buffalo Daughter released their fifth full-length effort, I, in the United States on Los Angeles-based label Emperor Norton Records.
According to band member Ohno, “We call ourselves Buffalo Daughter because our sound is very strong. And the buffalo is strong.
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Alec_Trevelyan wrote:
バッファロードーターは 音楽を作るとても上手です。
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cjsnow1 wrote:
Great Five Lakes could just very well be the weirdest shit I've ever heard outta Japan. :p
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Seederman wrote:
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018!! Come on, Jann...
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xezzy wrote:
FUUCK !! Where did they came from??? So much love @buffalodaughter
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newmusicmark wrote:
New album is on US Itunes and Amazon for only $8.99!
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kapitansup wrote:
love those guys!!!
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Syn_Zero wrote:
If any of ya'll live in California, BD's coming to town next month with shows in San Diego, SF, Visalia, and LA. Definitely psyched to see them live for once.
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Omstarted wrote:
Great Album, the best of 2010
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Cox_of_Seagulls wrote:
New album sounds pretty good to me.
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gamersgene wrote:
good shit!
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Framtidsparaply wrote:
wicked tunes
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Vairiant wrote:
new album is my favorite BD release, hands down.
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ihateRBF wrote:
I have the same opinion as optimistic_tour. I'm very underwhelmed. Some really good instrumentals, but other stuff feels played out and dated, rather than progressive.
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Hear-Japan wrote:
Yumiko Ohno, the bassist from Buffalo Daughter released a stunning solo album this week. Give it a listen: http://www.hearjapan.com/store/album_info/Music_for_Dance_Performance_The_Rainy_Table_
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optimistic_tour wrote:
heard the new album finally. Some of it is pure bangin' but some feels like coasting for these guys. It's great to have them back into truly funky mode but there's nothing *new* or weird for them on here... I'll sure be listening often though!
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The_Red_Agent wrote:
hm... contemplating on whether or not I should get Weapons
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kennedi_jam wrote:
agak aneh juga sih lagunya, yah namnaya juga eksperimental musik "OBSCURE"
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djgizmoe wrote:
New album is indeed good stuff.
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truculenttyler wrote:
new buffalo daughter! thanks i can't wait
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ihateRBF wrote:
Weapons Isn't that far off now. Super psyched.
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A11 A10ne (radio edit), the first single cut from the
upcoming album The Weapons Of Math Destruction is now available at
iTunes Store Japan.
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