LiveClub Space Daytrip 無料配布Cd付スケジュール 2001年12月号 – A Wild Japanese Mixtape That Still Slaps
Alright, let me hit you with this: LiveClub Space Daytrip is one of those hidden gems from Japan’s underground music scene back in 2001. Released by Daytrip Records (shoutout to 春日井直樹 for wearing like 5 hats as designer, editor, AND producer), it's a chaotic but totally addictive mixtape-style CD that throws genres at you like confetti at a punk show. Reggae? Check. Punk? Double check. Alternative rock, ska, post-punk, emo, melodic hardcore, heavy metal? Oh yeah, all crammed into one wild ride.
This thing feels less like an album and more like someone handed you their coolest playlist ever—except instead of Spotify, it came free with some random schedule book from December 2001. How retro is that?! It’s got tracks from various artists, so every song flips the vibe completely. You’re bouncing between thrashy riffs and soulful ska beats before you even know what hit you.
Tracks That Stuck With Me
Let’s talk about “Thrash Out” first because, damn, it lives up to its name. This track kicks off with such raw energy that I almost spilled my coffee when I heard it. Like, imagine if your favorite '90s skate video suddenly turned into a full-on mosh pit soundtrack—that’s “Thrash Out.” The guitar work is relentless, and the vocals sound like they were recorded live in someone’s garage while their mom yelled at them to keep it down. But honestly? That’s what makes it awesome. It’s messy, unapologetic, and straight-up fun.
Then there’s “満月の夜、君を殺す” (“Full Moon Night, Kill You”) which is just... wow. Totally different energy compared to "Thrash Out." This one leans harder into the emo/melodic hardcore side of things, with haunting lyrics and these soaring melodies that stick in your head for days. The way the singer belts out the chorus gives me chills every time—it’s dramatic AF but not in a cheesy way. More like, “I’m gonna cry in my room while staring at the moon” vibes. If you’re into emotional gut-punches wrapped in killer instrumentation, this is your jam.
Why Does This Album Still Matter?
What’s wild about LiveClub Space Daytrip is how it captures this super specific moment in time. Back in 2001, the internet wasn’t flooding us with new music every second, so finding something like this felt special. It’s basically a snapshot of Japan’s diverse alternative scene—all squeezed onto one disc. And sure, maybe the production quality isn’t perfect, but that adds to its charm. It’s real, y’know?
Honestly, listening to this now feels kinda nostalgic, even though I wasn’t around when it dropped. Maybe it’s because we don’t get surprises like this anymore—free CDs tucked into random magazines? That’s practically ancient history now. Or maybe it’s just because songs like “Thrash Out” and “満月の夜、君を殺す” are genuinely fire.
Anyway, here’s the kicker—I’m pretty sure 春日井直樹 must’ve been pulling all-nighters to pull this project together. Designing, editing, producing? Dude did everything. Respect.
So yeah, if you stumble across this little time capsule, give it a spin. Just don’t blame me if you end up googling old Japanese club schedules afterward.
