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1998.05.271. Koufukuron / Theory of Happiness T
2. Suberidai / Playground Slide T
Kabuki-chou no Joou / Queen of Kabuki-cho
1999.10.271. Kabuki-chou no Joou / Queen of Kabuki-cho T
2. Unconditional Love
3. Jitsuroku -Shinjuku nite- Kabuki-chou no Joou~Marunouchi Sadistic / Live recording -In Shinjuku- Queen of Kabuki-cho~Marunouchi Sadistic T
Koko de Kiss Shite. / Kiss Me Here.
1999.01.201. Koko de Kiss Shite. / Kiss Me Here. T
2. Memai / Vertigo T
3. Remote Controller / Remote Control T
Honnou / Instinct
1999.10.271. Honnou / Instinct T
2. Aozora / Blue Sky T
3. Rinne Highlight / Reincarnation Highlights
Koufukuron / Theory of Happiness (re-release)
1999.10.271. Koufukuron / Theory of Happiness T
2. Suberidai / Playground Slide T
3. Toki ga Bousou Suru / Time Runs Reckless T
Gips / Gypsum
2000.01.261. Gips / Gypsum T
2. Tokyo no Hito / Tokyo Woman T
3. Σ / Sigma
Tsumi to Batsu / Crime and Punishment
2000.01.261. Tsumi to Batsu / Crime and Punishment T
2. Kimi no Hitomi ni Koishiteru / I’m In Love With Your Eyes
3. 17
Zecchoushuu / Climax Collection
2000.09.13Disc 1: Gyakutai Glycogen / Abuse Glycogen
1. Yattsuke Shigoto / A Damned Job T
2. Gamble T
3. Onaji Yoru / The Same Night T
Disc 2: Tensai Präparat / Genius Preparation
1. Mellow T
2. Fukou Jiman / Pride in Misfortune T
3. Sou Kourudo (kari) / So Cold (temporary)
Disc 3: Hatsuiku Status / Growth Status
1. Fukurande kichatta / It swelled T
2. Hai hai / Yes, yes T
3. Kougousei / Photosynthesis T
Album info: This is a collection of mostly-new songs released as a three-disc maxi-single. Each 8-cm disc is played by a different band (the band's name is the title of each disc. The Hatsuiku Status band is also the one featured in Ringo's live DVD "Hatsuiku Status Gokiritsu Japon"). The songs on the first and third discs are live recordings; the songs on the second disc are studio recorded.
On the box is written the following (in English): This is medication for the soul, so it is not edible.
If you accidentally injest it, please see the head teacher
of your academic grade, the chief of your work department,
or your mentor immediately.
Furthermore, if you give up on this product, we cannot
be held responsible at all for your actions. We apologize
for the inconvenience.
Those with heart problems and those who are suckers for
authority should refrain from using this product.
No medicine exists to cure idiots.
Mayonaka wa Junketsu / Midnight is Chaste
2001.03.281. Mayonaka wa Junketsu / Midnight is Chaste T
2. Sid to Hakuchuumu / Daydreaming with Sid [Vicious] T
3. Aisaika no Choushoku / My Beloved Husband’s Breakfast T
Info: The backing band for the title track is the famous ska band Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra. The single’s version of "Sid to Hakuchuumu" (originally from Muzai Moratorium) has been rearranged and now sounds very grandiose and sweeping, like a Broadway musical.
Stem ~Daimyou asobi hen~ / Stem ~Feudal lord at play version~
2003.01.221. Meisai ~Sango saidai kyuu no boufuuu kennai kashou~ / Camouflage ~Song from the greatest post-war storm~ T
2. Stem ~Daimyou asobi hen~ / Stem ~Feudal lord at play version~
3. Ishiki ~Sango saidai kyuu no boufuuu kennai kashou~ / Consciousness ~Song from the greatest post-war storm~ T
Info: These versions are a little different from the ones found on "Kalk Samen Kuri no Hana." The song "Stem" ("Kuki" on KSK) is sung in English.
Ringo no Uta / The Apple’s Song
2003.11.251. Ringo no Uta / The Apple’s Song T
2. La Salle de Bain / The Bathroom
3. Ringo Catalogue ~hokuro jidai saihen san~ / Ringo Catalogue ~a compilation of the age of the mole~ T
Info: This single was released on Ringo's 25th birthday and was for six years the last thing she released as a completely solo artist. The title can also translate to "Ringo's Song."
Gunjou Biyori / Ultramarine Weather
2004.11.08Tokyo Jihen
1. Gunjou Biyori / Ultramarine Weather T
2. Sono Onna Fushidara ni Tsuki / That Lady Is So Loose
3. Kao / Faces
Sounan / Mayday
2004.10.20Tokyo Jihen
1. Sounan / Mayday T
2. Dynamite
3. Kokoro / Heart T
Shuraba / Scene of Carnage
2005.11.02Tokyo Jihen
1. Shuraba / Scene of Carnage T
2. Koi wa Maboroshi / Love is an Illusion
3. Rakujitsu / Setting Sun T
Kono Yo no Kagiri / The Limits of this World
2007.01.17Ringo Shiina×Neko Saitou+Junpei Shiina
1. Kono Yo no Kagiri / The Limits of this World T memory
2. Sakuran (Onkio ver.) / Confusion confusion
3. Karisome Otome (Hitokuchizaka ver.) / Temporary Virgin “temporary” virgin
Info: This single is a collaboration between Ringo, the violinist Neko Saitou (the man to the left of Ringo in the cover), and Ringo's brother Junpei Shiina.
All these songs have connections to the movie Sakuran (Confusion), which Ringo was the music director for, and which Heisei Fuuzoku was heavily influenced by. "Karisome Otome" was released prior to this as the digital single below on November 11, 2006; the version on the physical single is instrumental. The smaller text following the track names is the 'official' English translation. Onkio (Onkyo) and Hitokuchizaka refer to recording studios; Onkyo House is known for mixing both jazz and popular songs.
Karisome Otome (Death Jazz ver.) / Temporary Virgin
2006.11.11Ringo Shiina×SOIL&"PIMP"SESSIONS
1. Karisome Otome (Death Jazz ver.) / Temporary Virgin T “temporary” virgin
Info: This was a digital single released exclusively on iTunes Japan prior to the physical single above.
OSCA
2007.07.11Tokyo Jihen
1. OSCA T
2. Pinocchio T
3. Kaban no Nakami / Contents of a Bag
Info: OSCA, or O.S.C.A., stands for Officine Specializzate Costruzioni Automobili, an Italian brand of sports car automobiles. A picture of one can be seen here. The title song was originally written by band guitarist Ukigumo for his band Petrolz.
Killer Tune
2007.08.22Tokyo Jihen
1. Killer Tune T
2. BB.Queen T
3. Karada / Body
Ariamaru Tomi / Superfluous Wealth
2009.05.271. Ariamaru Tomi / Superfluous Wealth T
2. SG ~Superficial Gossip~ T
Noudouteki Sanpunkan
2009.12.02Tokyo Jihen
1. Noudouteki Sanpunkan / An Active Three Minutes T
2. Gaman / Endurance T
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