Fishmans
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: Japan
- Born: 1987 in Minato, Tokyo, Japan
- Active: 1987 - present
Biography
Formed in Tokyo in 1987, Fishmans initiated a sound rooted in reggae and dub, defined by the steady rhythm section of drummer Kin-ichi Motegi and bassist Yuzuru Kashiwabara. The group's style evolved significantly, merging elements of dream pop, psychedelia, and the eclectic Shibuya-kei scene into increasingly expansive and atmospheric studio productions. This trajectory culminated in their late-career work, including the celebrated live album "98.12.28 Otokotachi no Wakare." The band's initial run concluded after the sudden death of frontman Shinji Sato in 1999, but their reputation has grown substantially, securing a lasting international cult following.
Genres
Fishmans Discography
- Corduroy's Mood (1991) - EP - rated 3.45/5
- Chappie, Don't Cry (1991) - Album - rated 2.88/5
- King Master George (1992) - Album - rated 3.57/5
- Neo Yankees' Holiday (1993) - Album - rated 3.13/5
- Orange (1994) - Album - rated 3.91/5
- Night Cruising (1995) - Single - rated 4.01/5
- Oh! Mountain (1995) - Album - rated 3.67/5
- Long Season (1996) - Album - rated 4.35/5
- Something in the Air (1996) - Album - rated 3.98/5
- Uchu Nippon Setagaya (1997) - Album - rated 4.28/5
- Yurameki in the Air in the Air (1998) - Single - rated 4/5
- 8-gatsu no genjĹŤ 8 (1998) - Album - rated 3.37/5
- Aloha Polydor (1999) - Compilation - rated 3.94/5
- 98.12.28 Otokotachi no wakare (1999) - Album - rated 4.48/5
- Fishmans 1991-1994 Singles & More (1999) - Compilation - rated 3.7/5
Members
- Kin-ichi Motegi - drums, vocals (1987–1999; 2005–Present)
- Yuzuru Kashiwabara - bass (1988–1998; 2005–Present)
- Hakase-Sun - keyboards (1990–1995; 2005–Present)
- Shinji Sato - lead vocals, guitar, trumpet (1987–1999)
- Kensuke Ojima - guitar, backing vocals (1987–1994)