The Beatniks - Exitentialist A Xie Xie (2018)

A unit formed in 1981 by Yukihiro Takahashi and Keiichi Suzuki, THE BEATNIKS. The new album "EXIT ENTIALIST A XIE XIE" (Excite Tenshalist a Shake) for the first time in 7 years since the previous work "LAST TRAIN TO EXIT OWN" will be released from the label BETTER DAYS.

In a 40-year career, there are songs with a strong social theme with the theme of "anger" that is also the unit's activity condition, humorous works that are very popular in live performances, and songs formed by constructing delicate sounds. It is a finish that can be called an adult rock culmination, making full use of the cultivated musical assets.

Most of the recordings are performed by Yukihiro Takahashi and Keiichi Suzuki in the style of THE BEATNIKS, but this time as a guest musician, Gondo Utomohiko (Flugel, who has been working as a studio from the stage of composition to pre-production). Computer Programming & Editing), Yoshinori Sunahara (Additional Production), Hiroyasu Yaguchi (Sax), Yuji Okiyama (Bass), Keigo Oyamada (E.Guitar), Hiroki Chiba (W.Bass), Yoshiyuki Sahashi (Guitars), Toku Seiren Sawa (Cello), Hiroko Shigezumi (Chorus), and LEO Imai (Vocal) are two of the most trustworthy musicians in the world.

In addition, this work will be the release of a new album for the first time in about 30 years for the label BETTER DAYS. The label BETTER DAYS, which was born in Nippon Columbia in 1977, had a great influence on the music world, such as Ryuichi Sakamoto, Katsumi Watanabe and Yasuaki Shimizu.
It is known as a legendary label that ran through the 70's and 80's with its radical approach and overwhelming quality by debuting existing existence and sending out various artists such as KYLYN, Mariah, colored music. Now, 40 years later, not only in Japan but also in Europe, the club music scene has been highly evaluated and many works have been reissued.
Please pay attention to the latest work of THE BEATNIKS suitable for the first restart of such a legendary label.

Formed THE BEATNIKS in 1981. A unit by Yukihiro Takahashi, who is a member of "YMO" at the time, and is currently active in "META FIVE", and a vocal producer of "Moon Riders" and a music producer for Kitano's "Outrage" series, and Keiichi Suzuki.
The 1st album "EXITENTIALISM-exit principle" is released not only in Japan but also in Europe and America. It also had a major influence on mainly European artists. It is said that when you get angry with the society around you and how it should be, it becomes a motivation for you to start producing.