I consider it to be a good thing when a listener has a hard time discerning a band’s genre or style. It’s always a welcome task for me to ponder an artist’s influences and sound. Those are my exact reactions to a Japanese rock band, The Mass Missile.
The Mass Missile are a band with a very eclectic sound. The indie-rooted quintet blend elements of high-energy rock with folk, blues, and more.
Powerful guitar parts, driving bass lines, and an array of real/synth instruments: piano, organ, harmonica, violin, etc. are some of the musical elements that set The Mass Missile apart. Yokkun’s powerful and emotion vocals add a real kick to the overall sound. We even often hear the entire band singing in unison; it’s a very nice touch. Song progression is often unorthodox too. There is no question as to the abilities and styles of The Mass Missile. They bring unique elements to the Japanese rock scene and that’s refreshing.
They may not be for everyone but I’ve found if you like ‘em, you really like ‘em.
The Mass Missile’s official site , Sony Music Online Japan
***this is a new feature on SparkPlugged. It’s called an ‘ACTION POST’. It’s interactive and allows you, the reader to choose what content you want to read and view. I’d love some feedback concerning this new post style. Thanks.***
By Toad on October 27, 2006 at 4:50 pm
I really like the new format on your posts!! it’s super cool!!
Mass Missile is really freaking cool too =) My favorite is the third one in your PV’s ‘Ima’
By Ben Tong on October 30, 2006 at 6:08 pm
LOVED IT! (period)
By Shay on October 30, 2006 at 7:07 pm
That’s good to hear ;)
By kitsune-kun on February 20, 2007 at 3:08 pm
go!Mass Missile
By Person on March 6, 2007 at 12:12 pm
You should add kimiga itekurete yokatta, that’s also on Youtube.
By joe on June 28, 2007 at 10:17 pm
where can i get mass missile – ima lyric not ima made nando mo – from kuala lumpur
By nalah on September 22, 2007 at 9:00 am
nice song…nice videoclip..be the best
By Fenix on September 3, 2008 at 9:35 am
How do you find their albums or where to download samples of their albums or singles?
I’m thinking about purchasing their albums from Japan
By BlitzBlurr on April 3, 2009 at 1:08 am
i like Ima too… this band rawks!