Charmed Life

Half Japanese

Charmed Life

RELEASED: January 01, 1989
TYPE: FULL LENGTH

Track Listing

1. Said and Done 2:52 2. Penny in the Fountain 1:58 3. Evidence 2:04 4. Vietnam 2:00 5. Roman Candles 2:22 6. Love at First Sight 2:43 7. Snake Line 2:08 8. Bright Lights, Big City 2:10 9. Face Rake 0:59 10. Later in a Magazine 1:28 11. Red Dress 2:16 12. Charmed Life 1:47 13. Day and Night 2:52 14. 1,000,000,000,000 Kisses 1:55 15. Terminator 1:58 16. I'll Change My Style 2:17 17. Charmed Life 1:59 18. Trouble in the Water 3:00 19. Miracles Happen Every Day 2:20 20. Fortunate 2:05 21. Poetic License 2:08 22. Day and Night 3:51 23. 1,000,000 Kisses 2:06 24. Madonna Nude 1:35 25. I'll Change My Style 2:35 26. George Steele 1:57 27. Real Cool Time 8:53 28. How Many More Years ? 2:13 29. King Kong Bundy 1:53 30. Something New in the Ring 1:15 31. Terminator 1:55

Historical Archive

Charmed Life is a distinctive blend of lo-fi rock and experimental sounds that showcases Half Japanese's unique approach to music. The album features a raw, unpolished aesthetic, with a playfulness that reflects the band's DIY ethos. Lyrically, it explores themes of love, identity, and the complexities of life, all delivered with a sense of humor and authenticity that has garnered a cult following over the years. The album's sound is characterized by jangly guitars, off-kilter melodies, and a blend of both melodic and spoken-word elements, making it a notable entry in the indie rock landscape of the early 1990s.