Have you ever been so moved by a band, you shaved off your own eyebrows? The devoted early adopters of Yura Yura Teikoku’s guitar-dueling psychedelia did just that, seduced by singer Sakamoto Shintaro’s eviscerated eyebrows– a grooming choice only accentuated by his long, flowing hair parted down the middle, like a traditional Japanese ghost. As Yura Yura Teikoku rose from obscurity in those irreverent days of yore to a level of popularity unprecedented for a band in the Japanese psych rock scene, they never compromised their innovative style.
These days their sound has evolved towards seductively cool introspective pop jams that seem to inspire the shuffling steps of an aloof yet precise back alley hustler. Yura Yura Teikoku has recently shared the stage with Yo La Tengo and Animal Collective. Their latest album, Hollow Me was released state-side by DFA, and it lays claim to more than a couple fantastic tunes. Several songs from the album were implemented to great effect in Sion Sono’s 4-hour cinematic opus, Love Exposure. Check out the epic title track:
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Wow thanks for showing me something new Graham! Brilliant.
the best post i’ve seen so far on this newly discovered site…. this and the japanese ramen noodle packaging of the movie. greetings from madrid