Viva la Revolution
Dragon Ash · 1999
71 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock · rap rock
A vibrant fusion of rap-rock and alternative sounds, melding energetic beats with introspective lyrics.
Viva la Revolution is an album by Dragon Ash, released in 1999. A vibrant fusion of rap-rock and alternative sounds, melding energetic beats with introspective lyrics. 'Viva la Revolution' gained significant attention for its innovative sound and became a commercial success, reaching high positions on the Oricon charts. Its themes resonated with youth culture in Japan during a time of social change, influencing subsequent artists in the J-Rock and J-Pop scenes. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Viva la Revolution sound like?
A vibrant fusion of rap-rock and alternative sounds, melding energetic beats with introspective lyrics. Rooted in alternative rock and rap rock.
What makes Viva la Revolution by Dragon Ash notable?
'Viva la Revolution' gained significant attention for its innovative sound and became a commercial success, reaching high positions on the Oricon charts. Its themes resonated with youth culture in Japan during a time of social change, influencing subsequent artists in the J-Rock and J-Pop scenes. Released in 1999, 'Viva la Revolution' marked Dragon Ash's third album and solidified their status in the Japanese music scene following their breakthrough with 'Buzz Songs'. At this point, they were navigating a successful blend of genres that appealed to a diverse audience, blending rock energy with hip-hop influences.
How many songs are on Viva la Revolution?
Viva la Revolution has 15 tracks, running approximately 71 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Intro 0:51
- 2 Communication 3:27
- 3 Rock the Beat 3:26
- 4 Humanity 2:57
- 5 Attention 3:29
- 6 Let Yourself Go, Let Myself Go Standout 5:05
- 7 Dark Cherries 4:01
- 8 Drugs Can’t Kill Teens Standout 4:32
- 9 Just I’ll Say 3:16
- 10 Fool Around 2:03
- 11 Freedom of Expression 4:07
- 12 Nouvelle Vague #2 2:35
- 13 Viva la revolution 4:59
- 14 Grateful Days Standout 4:49
- 15 Outro / Hot Cakes 21:20
Release Date
January 1, 1999
Artist Origin
Japan
Runtime
71 min 3 sec
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