The Band That Would Be King

Half Japanese

The Band That Would Be King

RELEASED: January 01, 1989
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
1. Open Your Eyes - Close Your Eyes 1:08 2. Daytona Beach 1:47 3. Lucky Star 2:21 4. Some Things Last A Long Time 2:20 5. My Most Embarrassing Moment 0:49 6. Buried Treasure 1:05 7. Open Book 1:00 8. Little Records 1:17 9. Deadly Alien Spawn 2:36 10. Postcard From Faraway 1:38 11. Ventriloquism Made Easy 0:42 12. Something In The Wind 0:38 13. Bingo's Not His Name-o 1:19 14. Put Some Sugar On It 2:47 15. What More Can I Do? 1:24 16. Brand New Moon 1:36 17. Another World 1:34 18. Every Word Is True 1:20 19. I Live For Love 2:06 20. Werewolf 1:30 21. Ride Ride Ride 0:31 22. Sugarcane 2:31 23. I Wish I May 1:32 24. Ashes On The Ground 2:41 25. Curse Of The Doll People 0:33 26. Horseshoes 2:11 27. Bluebird 1:39 28. Frankenstein Meets Billy The Kid 0:56 29. My Bucket's Got A Hole In It 1:11 30. Africans Built The Pyramids 1:35
The album 'The Band That Would Be King' by Half Japanese showcases a unique blend of lo-fi punk and avant-garde rock, characterized by its raw sound and unconventional songwriting. The band's unfiltered energy and experimental approach have made this album a cult favorite, embodying the DIY ethos of the late 1980s and early 1990s indie music scene. Its legacy is marked by influence on future generations of underground artists who value authenticity and creativity over commercial polish.