Cro-Magnons

• Formed: 2006, Tokyo, Japan
• Genres: Rock

Biography

Hiroto Komoro and Masatoshi Mashima spent ten years as founding members of one of Japan's most influential punk groups, the Blue Hearts, followed by another ten as founding members of a less influential, but still popular group the High-Lows. After a good 20 albums between the groups, the pair moved on to form yet a third group, the Cro-Magnons, involving a pair of musical acquaintances to fill out the roster. A little less punk, a little more goofiness. Working semi-secretly throughout 2006, the band began performing without a name or press, slowly building hype for an upcoming album as they began increasing the size of their shows (capping off the pre-release period with a 33-show national tour). With the eventual release of their self-titled debut in September 2006, the Cro-Magnons catapulted themselves into the spotlight with carryover buzz from previous fans and a couple of minor hit songs. 2007's Cave Party easily held a number two slot on the Oricon charts, maintaining Top Ten status for a year or more, running into the release of 2008's Fire Age, which also contained the well-performing single "Speed to Knife." ~ Adam Greenberg, All Music Guide

Tariho Buy this CD

Tariho [Bonus DVD] Buy this CD

Fire Age Buy this CD