Japanese Music - Base Ball Bear

Base Ball Bear has come far in only few years. They are hitting popular music charts, and have played songs in anime. As a fan from Base Ball Bear’s pre-major debut, I felt many proud moments. It is the first active band I know to rise from indie to major. Furthermore, the transition complements them very well—Koide Yusuke always had a refined vocal style with strong mainstream appeal. We also have Yuasa Shouhei who is much needed in the band. Just how often we do see competent guitarists in popular music?

Base Ball Bear is a band prevalent in guitar-driven music. They have not diminished in quality after their major debut, and prove to be even better. Songwriting has changed to incorporate more variety into albums, but much of their former sound is intact. The most positive change is the inclusion of Sekine Shiori on backing vocals in signature songs like Electric Summer.

Base Ball Bear on MySpace