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Toe's line-up. From left: Takaaki Mino (guitar), Satoshi Yamane (bass), Takashi Kashikura (drums), and Hirokazu Yamazaki (guitar).
Toe, a Japanese act, is a force to be reckoned with. As far as genre is concerned, they play a type of post-rock with math rock-like song structures. This is partly due to the technical style of drumming played by Takashi. The band is known to write songs that is layered with acute drumming, melodic and clean guitar settings, and subtle changes in rhythm that makes for a very unique sound.
I'm currently listening to their latest album, entitled 'For Long Tomorrow' that's released in 2009. The new release saw the inclusion of acoustic guitars and keyboard sounds. While being an instrumental band, they have collaborated with other artists that provides vocals on some of the tracks in the new album and the songs are simply amazing, I tell you! Toe's songs can be mellow at times, but it can also be fast and rocking. There's really no end to Toe's creativity and ability to create such mind-blowing music.
Toe's live shows are very enjoyable to watch (on Youtube that is). It sounds every bit the same as their studio recording. Every note is followed to the letter and not a beat out of place. They are THAT good. I really hope that you can give Toe a listen because their music is very unique and teems with originality.
The song 'You Go' from their latest album 'For Long Tomorrow'. If possible, listen to this using speakers with subwoofers. If not, headphones are recommended. This is to enhance your listening experience, especially with the bass sounds played by Satoshi in this one. :)
Here's a live version of another song entitled 'グッドバイ' (Guddobai - Goodbye) from the same album. This is one of my favourites because it has vocals by Japanese singer Toki Asako. Very soothing to the ears. :)
That's another post for ya, mates. Come back soon for more! :D
image credits and source:
Wikipedia
Bigger Group of Friends
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