Shonen Knife, Japan's most notable indie musical import, celebrates their 30 anniversary with a tribute to The Ramones.

Osaka JAPAN's Shonen Knife Celebrates 30th Anniversary with the release of 'Osaka Ramones' tribute CD and US/Canada Tour!

Shonen Knife have been the most internationally recognized name in Japanese Rock music since their entrance onto the alternative rock scene in the early 90s seeing them become the indie darlings of hipsters and rock stars alike. 2011 celebrates thirty years since Naoko and the band began releasing albums of their joyous mixture of pop, punk, food and fantasy for the world to enjoy. Since their inception in Osaka in 1981 (featuring Naoko's sister Atsuko and their friend, bassist/vocalist Michie) to their current lineup featuring members Ritsuko (b,v) and Emi (dr,v), SK have maintained their rightful place in the ever changing indie rock scene.

In celebration of this milestone Shonen Knife is paying tribute to one of their biggest musical inspirations since the infancy of their still vibrant career 3 decades ago ... NYC's legendary Ramones.

'Osaka Ramones' is not only the name of this tribute album, but is also the name of the side project which has made its way in and out of Shonen Knife's performing history for decades. This East meets West punk rock combination is now captured in an album recorded and mixed between Osaka, JP and New York over the last year and was co-produced by Robby Takac of the American rock band Goo Goo Dolls.

The album release will be supported by a North American tour, the dates and a track listing is included below, please enjoy this awesome collection of songs and celebrate the music of the world's greatest punk rock band while we celebrate the 4th decade of Japan's indie rock icons, the mighty Shonen Knife... Hey Ho, Let's Go ! ...

Track Listing

• Blitzkrieg Bop
• Rock N Roll High School
• We Want The Airwaves
• She's The One
• Rockaway Beach
• Sheena Is A Punk Rocker
• Scattergun
• Psycho Therapy
• The KKK Took My Baby Away
• We're A Happy Family
• Chinese Rock
• Beat On The Brat
• Pinhead

Additional Details

Label: Good Charamel Record

Genre: Alternative/Punk

Run Time: 33:20 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 01/10/12

UPC: 880336006248