Whiteberry (ホワイトベリー) were a five-piece all-girl pop/rock band from Kitami, Hokkaido, Japan. Formed in 1994, comprising of vocalist Yuki Maeda, guitarist Aya Inatsuki, bassist Yukari Hasegawa, keyboardist Rimi Mizusawa, and drummer Erika Kawamura. They came into focus when popular Japanese rock band Judy and Mary noticed them and thus they landed a deal with Sony Japan in 1999.
The Music - Recording and Production could have been way better because even though they are from the early 2000s they gave a feel that was of a more Retro Classic Rock Band of the early late 80 & 90's!
While still in high school they recorded their first EP After School. It was their 3rd Single, the 4th release overall, a cover or Jitterin Jinn that put them on spotlight and the cover of "Natsu Matsuri" became a popular hit with Japanese Music Fans.
Band/Group Members:
Featured Album:
Released: August 27, 2008
Label: Sony MUSIC Entertainment (Japan)
Songs: 20
Play Time: 1 hour 18 minutes
Featured Hits (MV/Audio): Here are a total of 9 songs from this album which are great to listen to and few popular ones among them as well.
Track #01 - Tuugaku Ro (4/5)
Great song and nice music composition. Singing in certain parts is out of whack. Otherwise a clean song.
Track #05 - Natsu Matsuri (5/5)
This classic rework of Jitterin Jinn is the best know and popular song of Whiteberry. It has awesome Vocal delivery, punchy Bass with rhythm and Guitar work.
Track #07 - Negai Hoshi/Boshi
A classic - very neat vocals. Gives a nice Retro feel. Synth galore!
Track #09 - Sakura Namiki Michi (5/5)
This was such a great surprise. Absolutely wonderful composition and great guitar work on both the initial intro strums as well as the mid part solo.
Track #13 - Soredake Nanda Kedo (Audio) (5/5)
A fast paced song and perfectly executed. Composition is brilliant.
Track #14 - Shoujiki Mono (3/5)
This is kinda all over the place.
Track #15 - Tansan Mizu/Sui (Audio)
A low-key song. Brilliantly sung.
Track #16 - Jitensha Dorobou
Great Intro music bit. Retro, almost Caribbean slow swinging feel. Grab a Pina Colada guys! The background bits, voilins are the soul of the song.
Track #20 - Shinjuru Chikara (Audio)
Another classic. Very beautiful song. Vocals and composition are excellent.
Other Good Songs:
Tokimeki Love Call (3/5)
Another song that is all over the place. The main verse is the good thing about the song and a neat ending.
Apple Music:
Yes Asia:
Tracklist:
01 通学路 (4'04)
02 ＹＵＫＩ (4'45)
03 空の飛び方 〜＿／＿〜 (3'36)
04 Ｗｈｉｔｅｂｅｒｒｙの小さな大冒険 (4'05)
05 夏祭り (3'41)
06 太陽をぶっとばせ！！ (3'31)
07 願い星 (3'17)
08 あくび (4'10)
09 桜並木道 (3'49)
10 携帯中毒 (3'22)
11 かくれんぼ (4'31)
12 立入禁止 (4'02)
13 それだけなんだけど (2'59)
14 正直者 (2'56)
15 炭酸水 (3'46)
16 自転車泥棒 (4'02)
17 ＢＥ ＨＡＰＰＹ (4'05)
18 生まれ変わってもアタシでいたい (3'54)
19 声がなくなるまで (5'45)
20 信じる力 (3'37)
Complete Discography:
Singles Released:
- "Yuki" (December 8, 1999)
- "Whiteberry no Chiisana Daibōken" (Whiteberryの小さな大冒険, "Whiteberry's Little Big Adventure") (April 19, 2000)
- "Natsu Matsuri" (夏祭り, "Summer Festival") (August 9, 2000)
- "Akubi" (あくび, "Yawn") (November 8, 2000)
- "Sakura Namikimichi" (桜並木道, "Sakura-Lined Road") (April 11, 2001)
- "Kakurenbo" (かくれんぼ, "Hide-And-Seek") (July 18, 2001)
- "Tachiirikinshi" (立入禁止, "Off Limits") (November 21, 2001)
- "Jitensha Dorobō" (自転車泥棒, "Bicycle Thief") (September 26, 2002)
- "Be Happy" (October 23, 2002)
- "Koe ga Nakunaru Made" (声がなくなるまで, "Until My Voice Is Gone") (November 27, 2002)
- "Shinjiru Chikara" (信じる力, "The Power of Believing") (February 11, 2004)
Albums:
Band/Group Music Page on Sony Music:
- "After School" (August 4, 1999)
- "(Hatsu)" (（初）, "(First)") (September 1, 2000)
- "Chameleon" (カメレオン) (January 23, 2002)
- "Kiseki - The Best of Whiteberry" (April 28, 2004)
- "Golden☆Best Whiteberry" (August 27, 2008)
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