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A Raw Blast of Energy: Kodomo Band’s Debut ‘We Love Kodomo Band’ (C28A0122)

Today we revisit the explosive arrival of Kodomo Band onto the Japanese rock scene with their 1980 debut album, “We Love Kodomo Band,” catalog number C28A0122, promo/sample pressing with obi.

This 12-inch LP, released on Canyon Records, served as a high-octane introduction to the band’s unique musical vision. Rather than polished studio perfection, Kodomo Band opted for a raw, almost live-in-the-studio sound, prioritizing capturing the sheer velocity and frantic energy that would become their trademark.

“We Love Kodomo Band” is a relentless barrage of punk-infused rock ‘n’ roll. The tempo rarely lets up, driven by tight, fast rhythms and Jikuya “Jiku” Ujirou’s signature rapid-fire, near-spoken-word vocal delivery – a style that immediately set them apart. Tracks burst with youthful rebellion and an infectious, almost chaotic, enthusiasm for pure rock music, often featuring catchy, driving guitar riffs and a non-stop rhythmic assault.

C28A0122 represents a crucial moment in Japanese rock. It showcased a band less concerned with technical complexity and more focused on raw power and immediate impact. For fans seeking the unadulterated, high-speed energy of early 80s Japanese rock ‘n’ roll with a distinct punk edge, this debut album remains an essential and exhilarating listen.