Soul Flower Union - Dance Hits 2000 2004

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Review by Dillon Bartell

Dance Hits 2000-2004 by Soul Flower Union: A Genre-Bending Time Capsule That Smells Like Japan in the Best Way Alright, buckle up, because this album is wilder than a cat on a trampoline. Released in 2017 (yeah, we’re reviewing old stuff now), Dance Hits 2000-2004 by Soul Flower Union feels like someone threw Rock, Alternative, and a pinch of Japanese eccentricity into a blender and hit “puree.” The result? Something chaotic, catchy, and oddly unforgettable. It’s like karaoke night met a protest march—fun but also kinda deep if you squint hard enough. Let’s dive into some tracks that stuck with me. First off, there’s “Survivors Banquet” (or as I call it, サヴァイヴァーズ・バンケット when I wanna sound fancy). This one slaps harder than your grandma’s potato salad at Thanksgiving. It starts with this gritty guitar riff that makes you want to grab life by the horns—or maybe just grab another beer—and go full throttle. But wait! Then it flips into something almost anthemic, like those moments where you realize you’ve been shouting along without meaning to. You’ll feel alive, invincible even. Or maybe slightly out of breath. Either way, it works. And then there’s “Swing-Guerrilla Declaration”, which sounds exactly how its title suggests—a declaration of rebellion with swingy vibes. Imagine Billy Idol decided he wanted to front a ska band during an anime opening sequence. That’s this track. The energy is infectious; it’s got these brass punches and drum kicks that make you wanna kick over a chair or two (don’t do that though, chairs are expensive). By the time you get to the chorus, you're not sure whether you should mosh or waltz. Honestly, just do both—it’s freeing. Now, let’s talk about what ties this whole thing together. Soul Flower Union doesn’t mess around—they give us bilingual chaos, switching between English and Japanese like they can’t decide which language hates them more. Tracks like “Omagatoki” and “Big Apple” show their range, blending folkish storytelling with rock grit and alternative weirdness. Oh, and did I mention “All Songs Go Forward to Freedom”? Because wow, that song really leans into the whole "freedom through music" vibe while reminding you why playlists were invented—to skip awkward transitions. What struck me most about this album was how unapologetically Japanese it felt. Not in a stereotypical way, mind you, but more like… imagine if Studio Ghibli made a punk-rock soundtrack for a dystopian dance party. There’s humor, heartbreak, politics, and plenty of head-bobbing beats—all wrapped up in BMtunes’ shiny packaging. It’s messy, loud, and occasionally confusing—but isn’t that true love? So here’s my hot take: If you’re looking for background noise to clean your room to, skip this. But if you need something to remind you that life is absurd and beautiful all at once, crank this baby up. Just don’t blame me if your neighbors start complaining—or worse, joining in. Final thought: Listening to Dance Hits 2000-2004 feels like finding a mixtape from a parallel universe where everyone wears leather jackets and quotes philosophy at karaoke bars. And honestly? I kinda wish I lived there.

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Artist: Soul Flower Union
Album: Dance Hits 2000 2004

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Omagatoki5:5
Century Serenade4:18
All Quiet on the Far Eastern Front6:1
極東戦線異状なし!?
世紀のセレナーデ
Go-Go Futen Girl4:4
サヴァイヴァーズ・バンケット
スイングゲリラ宣言
Mad Murderer Roulette3:35
A Gift from Liquica6:17
Swing-Guerrilla Declaration4:20
うたは自由をめざす!
Survivors Banquet4:41
殺人狂ルーレット
All Songs Go Forward to Freedom4:7
オーマガトキ
ビッグ・アップル
Big Apple4:31
GO-GO フーテン・ガール
リキサからの贈り物

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Catalog Numbers

XBVN-0004

Labels

BMtunes

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • LP
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About Soul Flower Union

Name Vars

  • Soul Flower
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  • ॥ǎܟӉ

Members

  • Shinya Okuno
  • Takashi Nakagawa
  • Yoko Utsumi
  • Hideko Itami
  • Koichiro Abe
  • Ito Koki
  • Katsu Takagi

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Dance Hits 2000-2004* by Soul Flower Union might sound like your typical rock or alternative record, but it’s way more than that. Released in 2017 in Japan, it blends raw energy with meaningful lyrics. One standout fact? Many tracks are bilingual, featuring both English and Japanese versions, like "Survivors Banquet" and its counterpart "サヴァイヴァーズ・バンケット." It’s a unique way to connect with fans across cultures while keeping the spirit of rebellion alive. Plus, songs like “All Songs Go Forward to Freedom” feel like anthems for anyone chasing their own path. Definitely not your average album!