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Dragon Ash

alternative rock, rap rock

Japan Est. 1996

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Sound in a sentence: "The music pulses with an urgent rhythm while layering gritty guitar textures over smooth vocal lines, creating a compelling tension that drives engagement."
Dragon Ash plays a pivotal role in shifting the landscape of Japanese music, carving out a space where the frenetic energy of rock meets the rhythmic pulse of hip-hop.
Dragon Ash plays a pivotal role in shifting the landscape of Japanese music, carving out a space where the frenetic energy of rock meets the rhythmic pulse of hip-hop. Their ability to seamlessly blend genres has not only resonated with local audiences but has also opened avenues for cross-cultural exchange, inspiring a new generation of artists who seek to defy traditional boundaries and embrace an eclectic sound. At the heart of Dragon Ash’s innovation is their fearless exploration of contrasting musical elements. By marrying heavy guitar riffs with slick rapping and melodic hooks, they create a sonic environment that feels both charged and accessible. This approach invites listeners into a dynamic experience where raw emotion meets polished production, challenging expectations about what popular music can encompass. Lyrically, the band often delves into themes of identity, societal observation, and personal struggle, employing a tone that balances sincerity with irony. Their storytelling tends to be impressionistic, relying on vivid imagery rather than straightforward narratives, which allows for multiple interpretations and deep emotional connections. Each song unfolds like a snapshot of contemporary life, reflecting both individual and collective experiences.

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Discography

48 releases • 17 studio • 1997–2017
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Spirit of Progress E.P.

Spirit of Progress E.P.

2010

The Day Dragged On

The Day Dragged On

1997

Public Garden

Public Garden

1997

Singles ()

Beside You

Beside You

2017

Mix It Up

Mix It Up

2017

Lily

Lily

2013

Here I Am

Here I Am

2013

Run to the Sun/Walk with Dreams

Run to the Sun/Walk with Dreams

2012

Walk with Dreams

Walk with Dreams

2012

Ambitious

Ambitious

2010

Callin'

Callin'

2009

Velvet Touch

Velvet Touch

2008

Yume de Aetara

Yume de Aetara

2006

Few Lights till Night

Few Lights till Night

2006

Ivory

Ivory

2006

Yuunagi Union

Yuunagi Union

2005

Crush the Window

Crush the Window

2005

Shade

Shade

2004

Morrow

Morrow

2003

Fantasista

Fantasista

2002

Life Goes On

Life Goes On

2002

Shizuka na Hibi no Kaidan Wo

Shizuka na Hibi no Kaidan Wo

2000

Lily's E.P.

Lily's E.P.

2000

Summer Tribe

Summer Tribe

2000

Deep Impact

Deep Impact

2000

Amploud

Amploud

2000

Episode 2

Episode 2

2000

I Love Hip Hop

I Love Hip Hop

1999

Grateful Days

Grateful Days

1999

Let Yourself Go, Let Myself Go

Let Yourself Go, Let Myself Go

1999

Under Age's Song

Under Age's Song

1998

Hi wa Mata Nobori Kurikaesu

Hi wa Mata Nobori Kurikaesu

1998

Free Your Mind 33

Free Your Mind 33

1998

Rainy Day and Day

Rainy Day and Day

1997

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