Ogre You Asshole
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Ogre You Asshole is a Japanese rock band formed in Nagano, Japan
taking influences from Modest Mouse
, Fugazi and Talking Heads
.
They were signed to major label VAP
in 2009 and have been praised by the notable guitarist Johnny Marr
.
and Beck
songs with original drummer Arata Nishi in the nineties under the name "Joy Division
". Manabu's brother left, but he was joined by childhood friend Norihito Hiraide and highschool classmate Kei Mabuchi. Nishi then left due to health reasons and was replaced by Takashi Katsuura. They produced their first demo in 2004 and went on to support many notable domestic and international bands including Asian Kung-Fu Generation
, Foo Fighters
, Art School
, The Dresden Dolls
and their biggest influence Modest Mouse
.
When asked what he attributes their success to, Manabu answered, "I'm not sure. I guess it is because of our name". However, notable fan Johnny Marr said in an interview "I would love to play with Ogre You Asshole. I love 'em. They're not afraid to be poppy. Some guitar bands just don't have the nerve to be poppy and second-guess themselves, you know".
The band was signed to major label VAP
in 2009 after releasing their previous work on their independent label OYA. Their major debut single 'Pinhole' was also featured on Nano-Mugen Compilation 2009
and as an ending theme to the anime Sōten Kōro. Their first album on the label 'Foglamp' also included a dvd with the music videos of 'Pinhole' and 'Headlight'.
In July of 2011, bassist Norihito Hiraide announced that he would be leaving the band, with their performance at the 2011 Rock in Japan festival on August 5 as his last show. Following this show, Ogre You Asshole will continue their tour with a support bassist.
bassist Eric Judy
on the street near the Hot Lab live house after a gig in Matsumoto during their Japan tour in May 2001. He asked Judy, who was drunk, to name their band. He replied 'I can't' before writing 'Ogre You Asshole' on Nishi's arm.
They were unaware of the exact meaning until American Analog Set told them that the name is actually from a line in the movie Revenge of the Nerds
. This resulted in the group setting out to watch the 1984 American comedy and its three sequels, who then paid homage to it with their second album 'AlphaBeta vs. Lambda'.
They shared the tale with Judy in April 2008 when they opened Modest Mouse's show at Tokyo's Duo Music Exchange, but he had no recollection of the encounter.
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
taking influences from Modest Mouse
Modest Mouse
Modest Mouse is an American indie rock band formed in 1993 in Issaquah, Washington, by singer/lyricist/guitarist Isaac Brock, drummer Jeremiah Green, and bassist Eric Judy. They are based in Portland, Oregon. Since their 1996 debut album, This Is a Long Drive for Someone with Nothing to Think...
, Fugazi and Talking Heads
Talking Heads
Talking Heads were an American New Wave and avant-garde band formed in 1975 in New York City and active until 1991. The band comprised David Byrne, Chris Frantz, Tina Weymouth and Jerry Harrison...
.
They were signed to major label VAP
VAP
is a Japanese entertainment company headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan.-Current artists:*ALvino*Animals*Animetal*Eastern Youth*Edge of Spirit*Junko Ohashi*Yuji Ohno*Ogre You Asshole*Ono Ayako*Galneryus...
in 2009 and have been praised by the notable guitarist Johnny Marr
Johnny Marr
Johnny Marr is an English musician and songwriter. Marr rose to fame in the 1980s as the guitarist in The Smiths, with whom he formed a prolific songwriting partnership with Morrissey. Marr has been a member of Electronic, The The, and Modest Mouse...
.
History
Manabu and his elder brother covered NirvanaNirvana (band)
Nirvana was an American rock band that was formed by singer/guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic in Aberdeen, Washington in 1987...
and Beck
Beck
Beck Hansen is an American musician, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, known by the stage name Beck...
songs with original drummer Arata Nishi in the nineties under the name "Joy Division
Joy Division
Joy Division were an English rock band formed in 1976 in Salford, Greater Manchester. Originally named Warsaw, the band primarily consisted of Ian Curtis , Bernard Sumner , Peter Hook and Stephen Morris .Joy Division rapidly evolved from their initial punk rock influences...
". Manabu's brother left, but he was joined by childhood friend Norihito Hiraide and highschool classmate Kei Mabuchi. Nishi then left due to health reasons and was replaced by Takashi Katsuura. They produced their first demo in 2004 and went on to support many notable domestic and international bands including Asian Kung-Fu Generation
Asian Kung-fu Generation
, typeset as ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION, is a Japanese rock band formed in Yokohama, Japan in 1996. For nearly its entire career, the band has consisted of vocalist Masafumi Gotō, guitarist Kensuke Kita, bassist Takahiro Yamada, and drummer Kiyoshi Ijichi...
, Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters is an American alternative rock band originally formed in 1994 by Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl as a one-man project following the dissolution of his previous band. The band got its name from the UFOs and various aerial phenomena that were reported by Allied aircraft pilots in World War...
, Art School
Art school
Art school is a general term for any educational institution with a primary focus on the visual arts, especially illustration, painting, photography, sculpture, and graphic design. The term applies to institutions with elementary, secondary, post-secondary or undergraduate, or graduate or...
, The Dresden Dolls
The Dresden Dolls
The Dresden Dolls are an American musical duo from Boston, Massachusetts. Formed in 2000, the group consists of Amanda Palmer and Brian Viglione...
and their biggest influence Modest Mouse
Modest Mouse
Modest Mouse is an American indie rock band formed in 1993 in Issaquah, Washington, by singer/lyricist/guitarist Isaac Brock, drummer Jeremiah Green, and bassist Eric Judy. They are based in Portland, Oregon. Since their 1996 debut album, This Is a Long Drive for Someone with Nothing to Think...
.
When asked what he attributes their success to, Manabu answered, "I'm not sure. I guess it is because of our name". However, notable fan Johnny Marr said in an interview "I would love to play with Ogre You Asshole. I love 'em. They're not afraid to be poppy. Some guitar bands just don't have the nerve to be poppy and second-guess themselves, you know".
The band was signed to major label VAP
VAP
is a Japanese entertainment company headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan.-Current artists:*ALvino*Animals*Animetal*Eastern Youth*Edge of Spirit*Junko Ohashi*Yuji Ohno*Ogre You Asshole*Ono Ayako*Galneryus...
in 2009 after releasing their previous work on their independent label OYA. Their major debut single 'Pinhole' was also featured on Nano-Mugen Compilation 2009
Nano-Mugen Compilation 2009
Nano–Mugen Compilation 2009 is a compilation album released by Asian Kung-Fu Generation on July 1, 2009, to advertise their eighth annual Nano-Mugen Festival held at the Yokohama Arena through July 19-20th.-Track listing:# – ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION...
and as an ending theme to the anime Sōten Kōro. Their first album on the label 'Foglamp' also included a dvd with the music videos of 'Pinhole' and 'Headlight'.
In July of 2011, bassist Norihito Hiraide announced that he would be leaving the band, with their performance at the 2011 Rock in Japan festival on August 5 as his last show. Following this show, Ogre You Asshole will continue their tour with a support bassist.
Origin of name
The name originated when original drummer Arata Nishi saw Modest MouseModest Mouse
Modest Mouse is an American indie rock band formed in 1993 in Issaquah, Washington, by singer/lyricist/guitarist Isaac Brock, drummer Jeremiah Green, and bassist Eric Judy. They are based in Portland, Oregon. Since their 1996 debut album, This Is a Long Drive for Someone with Nothing to Think...
bassist Eric Judy
Eric Judy
Eric Scott Judy is the bass guitarist, background vocalist, and founding member of the indie rock band Modest Mouse. He has a wife and two children, and resides in Seattle, Washington....
on the street near the Hot Lab live house after a gig in Matsumoto during their Japan tour in May 2001. He asked Judy, who was drunk, to name their band. He replied 'I can't' before writing 'Ogre You Asshole' on Nishi's arm.
They were unaware of the exact meaning until American Analog Set told them that the name is actually from a line in the movie Revenge of the Nerds
Revenge of the Nerds
Revenge of the Nerds is a 1984 comedy film satirizing social life on a college campus. The film stars Robert Carradine and Anthony Edwards, with Curtis Armstrong, Ted McGinley, Julia Montgomery, Brian Tochi, Larry B. Scott, John Goodman, and Donald Gibb...
. This resulted in the group setting out to watch the 1984 American comedy and its three sequels, who then paid homage to it with their second album 'AlphaBeta vs. Lambda'.
They shared the tale with Judy in April 2008 when they opened Modest Mouse's show at Tokyo's Duo Music Exchange, but he had no recollection of the encounter.
Former Members
– drumsDrum kit
A drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
- The original drummer of the group, who left for medical reasons, now provides artwork for their CD covers. – bassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
Albums
- OGRE YOU ASSHOLEOgre You Asshole (album)Ogre You Asshole is the first full-length studio album by Japanese rock band Ogre You Asshole. It was released independently on December 7, 2005. Tracks 4 and 7 are taken from their 1st Demo, while track 3 was released before the album as a single....
- Alphabeta vs. LambdaAlphabeta vs. Lambdais the second full-length studio album by Japanese rock band Ogre You Asshole, released on October 3, 2007 independently.-Track listing:########...
- FoglampFoglampis an album by Japanese rock band Ogre You Asshole released on October 7, 2009. It was their second release and first album on a major label, after they were signed to VAP in 2009. There was a limited edition version that included a bonus DVD with music videos for "Pinhole" and "Headlight".-Track...
- homely
Mini Albums
- 1st Demo1st Demo (Ogre You Asshole)1st Demo is the first CD recorded by Japanese rock band Ogre You Asshole from the 1st to the 3rd of March 2004. The first and last tracks were later included on their self-titled first full length album.-Track listing:# # # # #...
- Heiken wa Sayuu Gyaku no KitaiHeiken wa Sayuu Gyaku no Kitaiis a song by Japanese rock band Ogre You Asshole and the title track of their first Mini Album released on October 10, 2005 independently.-Track listing:#####...
- Shiranai Aizu Shiraseru KoShiranai Aizu Shiraseru Kois a song by Japanese rock band Ogre You Asshole and the title track of their second Mini Album released independently on November 5, 2008.-Track listing:#####...
- Ukarete iru hitoUkarete iru hitois a mini album by Japanese rock band Ogre You Asshole, released September 1, 2010.-Track listing:#####...