にら子供 - Smile Violence

Review by Sheldon Witt

Smile Violence by にら子供: A Raw, Unfiltered Blast from Japan’s Punk Underground Alright, let me just say this upfront—Smile Violence is not for the faint of heart. Released in 1987 by にら子供 (Nira Kodomo), this album hits like a punch to the gut and doesn’t let up. It’s chaotic, loud, and unapologetically raw—a perfect snapshot of Japan’s underground punk and hardcore scene back in the day. With labels like Otherside Recordings and some self-released stuff under their belt, it feels more like a DIY rebellion than a polished product. And honestly? That’s what makes it so damn good. The album throws 18 tracks at you, but two stuck with me hard: "人間失格" and "Eat Your Baby II." Let’s break ‘em down real quick. First off, “人間失格” (which translates to "No Longer Human," if you’re curious) is an absolute banger. The opening riff grabs you by the throat and doesn’t let go. There’s something about the vocals here—they’re snarling, desperate, almost unhinged. You can feel the frustration dripping off every word. It’s one of those songs that makes you wanna scream along even if you don’t speak Japanese. By the time the track ends, your ears are ringing, but you’re kinda grateful for it. Feels cathartic, y’know? Then there’s “Eat Your Baby II,” which… yeah, the title alone tells you everything you need to know. This track is pure chaos wrapped in distortion. The drums hit like machine gun fire, and the guitar work is all over the place in the best way possible. It’s short, sharp, and leaves you breathless. Honestly, I think they were trolling a little with this one—it’s too absurd not to be—but somehow it works. Like, how do you listen to this without cracking a grin or raising a middle finger? Impossible. What really stands out about Smile Violence is its refusal to play it safe. Tracks like “野方１丁目クソババFuck Off” and “Vive Le Punk” bring attitude in spades, while slower moments like “Maybe Tomorrow For 岡田有希子” show a softer, weirder side. Even when the production quality dips (and trust me, it does), it adds to the charm. This isn’t some glossy studio project—it’s messy, gritty, and alive. And hey, shoutout to トラック titles like “夜霧の精肉店” ("Night Fog Meat Shop") because WTF? That’s iconic. Only a band as wild as にら子供 could pull that off without sounding ridiculous. Looking back, Smile Violence feels less like an album and more like a middle finger to convention. It’s got punk rock energy mixed with hardcore fury, and it wears its weirdness like a badge of honor. Listening to it now, decades later, it still feels fresh—or maybe that’s just the tinnitus talking. Final thought: If you’re into music that challenges you, pisses you off, or just straight-up confuses you, give this a spin. Just don’t blame me if your neighbors start complaining. Oh, and bonus points if you figure out what “Eat The ベトちゃんドクちゃん” actually means—I gave up after five minutes of Googling.

Artist: にら子供
Album: Smile Violence

Japan

Rock

1987

Rating: 4.43

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
女の意地」
変な頭
クロンボゲリラ
Vive Le Punk
ぼくらはみ～んな生きている
丸尾末広爆弾
人間失格
東京猟奇少年
Eat The ベトちゃんドクちゃん
Cat Call
チャルメラ Not Dead
にら
Eat Your Baby II
Hell Drink
野方１丁目クソババFuck Off
Maybe Tomorrow For 岡田有希子
夜霧の精肉店
Fuck Theニコマート
顔のない眼

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k୐ྛ Smile & Violence

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Not On Label (Nira Kodomo Self-released)
Otherside Recordings
Not On Label (Nira Kodomo)

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escuchar en línea
ascolta in linea
online anhören
ouvir online
lyssna på nätet
lytte på nettet
écouter en ligne
online luisteren
kuunnella verkossa

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Cassette
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Unofficial Release
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Comes with booklet
Audio ripped from YouTube

About にら子供

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Real Name

k୐ྛ (Nira-Kodomo)

Name Vars

Nira-Kodomo
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Aliases

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Members

ISHIYA
Gill
Caca
Motogen-Pop
Xenon
Sugano
Wang-Tang
Rika
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Miki
Mickey
Isao
Miki-š

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Did you know? The 1987 Japanese punk rock album *Smile Violence* by にら子供 is a wild ride of raw energy and rebellion. It blends hardcore punk with quirky, provocative tracks like "Hell Drink" and "野方１丁目クソババFuck Off." One standout moment is their tribute to actress and singer 岡田有希子 in the track "Maybe Tomorrow For 岡田有希子," adding a bittersweet tone to an otherwise chaotic record. Self-released under multiple labels, this underground gem captures the DIY spirit of Japan’s punk scene in the '80s.