Vivisick is a Japanese

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band hailing from

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. Formed in 1996 by bassist/vocalist Yuki and guitarist Sunao, Vivisick has received moderate popularity in Japan, though they remain obscure outside of Japan.

History

Vivisick formed when Yuki and Sunao met and began placing "want ads" in record stores and magazines in search of other band members. Despite early difficulties finding permanent members, they have since established a stable lineup. They released their first album, ''Respect and Hate'', in 2008.

Personnel

Current lineup

* Sunao - Vocals * Kazuki - Guitar * Haru - Guitar * Takahashi - Bass * Hitoshi - Drums

Previous members

* Ono - Guitar * Shoji - Guitar * Matsuya - Drums * Kimura - Drums * Morimoto - Drums

Discography

EPs

* ''Alarm Chain Handle on Opposite Wall'', Dan-Doh Records, 1999 * ''Punks Were Made Before Sounds'', Sound Pollution, 2001 * ''Punks Were Made Before Sounds'' (re-release), Busted Heads Records, 2004

Albums

* ''Respect and Hate'', Avail Records / Laja Records / Insane Society Records, 2008

Splits

* ''Tomorrow Will Be Worse 3'', Sound Pollution, 2002 * ''Vivisick vs Struck'' (with

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), Dan-Doh Records, 2002 * ''Vivisick vs Mukeka di Rato'' (with Mukeka di Rato), Sound Pollution, 2004 * ''Vivisick vs Tropiezo'' (with Tropiezo, Discos de hoi, 2011

Live albums

* ''Landing to Brazil of Japanese Mother Fucker'' (from their

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tour), Laja Records, 2004

Compilation albums

* ''Set the apathetic era on fire from 1997-2004'', Self-released, 2009 (Rereleased in 2013)

References

External links

Official site
(English version)
Interview with Yuki

Myspace
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