Mean Machine (band)
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Mean Machine is an all-girl Japanese rock band. In 1998, Mean Machine was started by Chara and Chiwaki on a whim, choosing the themes "have fun", "cute with pheromones", and "play an instrument you never have before" to guide their band, and friends to join as members. Mean Machine starred in the Tower Records
"No Music, No Life" advertising campaign
, and debuted in 2001.
Tower Records
Tower Records was a retail music chain that was based in Sacramento, California. It currently exists as an international franchise and an online music store....
"No Music, No Life" advertising campaign
Advertising campaign
An advertising campaign is a series of advertisement messages that share a single idea and theme which make up an integrated marketing communication...
, and debuted in 2001.
Members
| Name | Role | Profession | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayumi 伊藤歩 Romaji: Ayumi Ito Ayumi Ito Ayumi Itō is a Japanese actress who received her big break in 1996, when she was cast as the central character of Ageha in Shunji Iwai's hit movie, Swallowtail Butterfly. The following year, she won her first Japanese Academy Award for 'Rookie of the Year'... |
Vocalist, lyricist Lyricist A lyricist is a songwriter who specializes in lyrics. A singer who writes the lyrics to songs is a singer-lyricist. This differentiates from a singer-composer, who composes the song's melody.-Collaboration:... |
Actress | Co-starred with Chara Chara (singer) , better known by her stage name Chara, is a Japanese singer-songwriter, actress and video jockey. She debuted in 1991 with the single Heaven... in Shunji Iwai Shunji Iwai is a Japanese film director/video artist, writer and documentarian.-Life and career:Iwai was born in Sendai, Japan, Miyagi prefecture. He attended Yokohama National University, graduating in 1987.... 's "Swallowtail Butterfly Swallowtail Butterfly (film) Swallowtail , also known as Swallowtail Butterfly or Yentown, is a 1996 movie by Japanese film director Shunji Iwai, starring Hiroshi Mikami, pop-singer Chara, and Ayumi Ito.... " as Ageha, winning her the Japanese Academy Award for best new actress and best supporting actress. |
| CHIWAKI ちわきまゆみ Romaji: Mayumi Chiwaki |
Guitarist Guitarist A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar while singing.- Versatility :The guitarist controls an extremely... , songwriter Songwriter A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer... |
Musician Musician A musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession.... , DJ |
Debuted with "Good Morning, I Love You" in 1985. |
| YUKARIE | Bassist Bassist A bass player, or bassist is a musician who plays a bass instrument such as a double bass, bass guitar, keyboard bass or a low brass instrument such as a tuba or sousaphone. Different musical genres tend to be associated with one or more of these instruments... , songwriter |
Musician | Tenor sax for The Thrill. Debuted with "A MILLION DOLLAR BAND THE THRILL" in 1992. |
| Yuki (有希) 磯谷有希 Romaji: Yuki Isoya Yuki Isoya is a Japanese musician who performs under the name Yuki . She debuted in the music industry in 1991 as the lead vocalist for the rock band Judy and Mary, and as a solo artist in 2002... |
Drummer Drummer A drummer is a musician who is capable of playing drums, which includes but is not limited to a drum kit and accessory based hardware which includes an assortment of pedals and standing support mechanisms, marching percussion and/or any musical instrument that is struck within the context of a... , songwriter |
Solo artist | Ex-Judy and Mary Judy and Mary Judy and Mary was a Japanese multi-genre band formed in 1991 in Hakodate, Hokkaido by bassist and vocalist , with drummer and guitarist completing the lineup in 1992. Guitarist replaced Taiji the following year... vocalist, current successful solo artist. Debuted in 1993 with "POWER OF LOVE". |
| Chara Chara (singer) , better known by her stage name Chara, is a Japanese singer-songwriter, actress and video jockey. She debuted in 1991 with the single Heaven... 佐藤美和 Romaji: Miwa Sato |
Drummer, songwriter | Solo artist | Immensely popular pop artist. Debuted with "Heaven" 1991. |
Albums
| Year | Album Information | Chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Cream
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7 |
Singles
| Release | Title | Oricon Oricon , established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics and information on music and the music industry in Japan. It started as , which was founded by Sōkō Koike in November 1967 and became known for its music charts. Oricon Inc... singles charts |
CDTV music video charts |
Tokio Hot 100 airplay charts |
Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 18 | 18 | 14 | Cream | |
| Knock on You | 38 | 41 | — |