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Pokemon Center

Aftersoul

あの子とポケモンセンターに 人影に紛れ手を繋いで

ポケットの小銭がメロディを 奏でてるみたい不思議だね

うずくまるマインド、いつも不安定

憂鬱、どん底、もうたくさんだー

笑ったらプラスになるだろうかなぁ

そうかもね ギターと弦があれば

嗚呼僕はどれ位宙ぶらりんでいただろう

この先の未来どんな事が起きても、まーいいかって

もう朝なんだ、解ってる、ギアを上げる この際どんな嘆きも

深まる暗闇から素敵な詩に変えるよ

付和雷同の海流に乗って

動き回り続ける億単位

月光が照らす街で生きるリアル

どの人も幸せだよ、多分ね

嗚呼僕はどれ位宙ぶらりんでいただろう

この先の未来どんな事が起きても、まーいいかって

もう朝なんだ、解ってる、ギアを上げる この際どんな嘆きも

深まる暗闇から素敵な詩に変えるよ

嗚呼僕はどれ位宙ぶらりんでいただろう

この先の未来どんな事が起きても、まーいいかって

もう朝なんだ、解ってる、ギアを上げる この際どんな嘆きも

深まる暗闇から素敵な詩に変えるよ

あの子とポケモンセンターに 人影に紛れ手を繋いで

ポケットの小銭がメロディを 奏でてるみたい不思議だね

  • Lyricist

    Yamada Ryoichi

  • Composer

    Aftersoul, Yamada Ryoichi

  • Producer

    Aftersoul

  • Guitar

    Yamada Ryoichi, Tanaka Kohei

  • Bass Guitar

    shimizuyu

  • Drums

    NIKIDRUM

  • Vocals

    Yamada Ryoichi

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  • 1

    Guitar

    Aftersoul

  • 2

    Tsuduki wo tyoudai

    Aftersoul

  • 3

    Kotoba No Ayachan

    Aftersoul

  • 4

    Yutsu No Kyusho

    Aftersoul

  • 5

    Aka Uinna Keisatsu

    Aftersoul

  • ⚫︎

    Pokemon Center

    Aftersoul

This mini album marks the first release since changing the bands name from Ryoichi Yamada and the After Souls to simply Aftersoul.
It features the first recorded versions of long time live staples Guitar, a rock anthem dedicated to anyone who has ever picked up a guitar, Kotoba no Aya chan, which takes the surface form of a love song while weaving deep reflections on the power of words, and Red Wiener Police, which races through relatable life experiences set to English sounding vocal phrasing and lighthearted unison riffs.
The album also introduces previously unperformed new tracks, including Gimme More, a cynical take on a modern lullaby for a generation seeking dopamine hits in 15 second loops, and Vitals of Melancholy, which channels the physically and emotionally grueling passion for crafting music and lyrics into the sheer difficulty of creating a single note and questioning its ultimate meaning.
Additionally, it includes a re recording of Pokemon Center the final recording made with the current lineup making this a definitive record that captures their past journey, current standing, and future direction all at once.
Comprising six tracks in total, this dense mini album blends memorable lyrics, catchy melodies, and arrangements that strike a balance between precision and raw energy. Packed with accessible yet masterfully crafted songs, it delivers a rich listening experience far beyond its six track length, revealing new details with every play.

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