椎名林檎 - 無罪モラトリアム

Review by Sharzad Kiadeh

椎名林檎’s 無罪モラトリアム: A Wild Ride Through J-Pop and Rock Chaos Alright, buckle up, because 椎名林檎 (Ringo Shiina) is about to take you on a trip with her 1999 debut album 無罪モラトリアム. It's a genre-bending masterpiece that somehow blends Alternative Rock grit with sugary J-Pop hooks. And trust me—you won’t forget this ride anytime soon. Let’s start with the obvious banger, “歌舞伎町の女王” (Queen of Kabukicho). If Tokyo’s red-light district had an anthem, this would be it. The track kicks off like your favorite noir film—mysterious strings courtesy of Chieko Kinbara, sultry vocals dripping with attitude, and Ringo basically owning every syllable she sings. You can practically smell the neon lights while listening. What makes it stick? Maybe it’s how Ringo switches from whispery seduction to full-on diva mode without missing a beat. Or maybe it’s just fun to imagine yourself strutting down Kabukicho in slow motion, pretending you’re untouchable. Either way, it’s iconic. Then there’s “丸の内サディスティック”, which sounds like someone decided to mix jazz lounge vibes with rock swagger—and somehow pulled it off. Toshiyuki Mori lays down some serious organ lines here, giving the whole thing a retro vibe that feels both classy and chaotic. Lyrically, it’s as sly as they come; Ringo has always been great at wrapping sharp observations in playful metaphors. This one stays stuck in my head not only for its catchy melody but also because I legit laughed out loud when I realized what “sadistic” might actually mean in context. Spoiler: office life ain’t pretty. What’s wild about this album is how alive it feels. Everyone involved—from Seiji Kameda’s bass grooves to Noriyasu Kawamura’s drum fills—brings their A-game. Even Ringo herself seems to channel multiple personalities across tracks, switching effortlessly between coquettish singer-songwriter and unhinged rock star. Oh, and let’s not skip the handclaps! Seriously, half the charm of songs like “正しい街” comes from those perfectly timed claps that make you wanna join in—even if you’re terrible at rhythm. Looking back, 無罪モラトリアム feels less like a debut and more like a declaration: “Hey world, I’m here, deal with it.” Released under Eastworld in 1999, it didn’t just put Ringo on the map—it redefined what Japanese pop music could sound like. Sure, parts of it are messy, over-the-top, and kinda weird—but isn’t that what makes it so memorable? Final thought? Listening to this album feels like walking into a room where everyone’s speaking a different language… and then realizing you understand them all anyway. Weird flex, but okay.

Artist: 椎名林檎
Album: 無罪モラトリアム

Japan

1999

Rating: 5.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
丸の内サディスティック	3:56
シドと白昼夢	4:03
警告	4:05
歌舞伎町の女王	2:51
幸福論(悦楽編)	2:58
モルヒネ	3:42
積木遊び	3:24
茜さす帰路照らされど…	4:07
正しい街	3:53
ここでキスして。	4:20
同じ夜	3:38

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Catalog Numbers

TOCT-24065

Labels

Eastworld

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Formats

CD
Album
Special Edition

Companies

Role	Company
Manufactured By	Toshiba EMI Ltd

Credits

Role	Credit
Backing Vocals	Seiji Kameda (tracks: 3)
Bass Guitar	Seiji Kameda
Drums	Noriyasu Kawamura, Shiina Ringo (tracks: 2)
Electric Guitar	Akihito Suzuki (tracks: 5, 7, 9, 11), Susumu Nishikawa (tracks: 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10)
Acoustic Guitar	Akihito Suzuki (tracks: 5, 7, 9, 11), Susumu Nishikawa (tracks: 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10)
Handclaps	Seiji Kameda (tracks: 1 to 4, 6, 8, 10), Shiina Ringo (tracks: 1 to 4, 6, 8, 10)
Organ	Toshiyuki Mori (tracks: 1, 10), Tsunehiko Yashiro (tracks: 8)
Piano	Toshiyuki Mori (tracks: 5)
Melodica	Shiina Ringo (tracks: 3)
Sounds	Shiina Ringo (tracks: 3)
Strings	Chieko Kinbara (tracks: 1, 5)
Synthesizer	Shiina Ringo (tracks: 5, 7, 9, 11)
Violin	Neko Saitō (tracks: 9)
Vocals	Shiina Ringo
Whistle	Shiina Ringo (tracks: 1, 2, 4 to 11)

Notes

The first release of the album on CD comes with a special booklet with peel-able white sticker.
Comes with an obi saying 初回生産分のみ特殊ジャケット仕様 (Special jacket included with first release)
Text inside booklet incorrectly labeled as "Kirigaseki" 霧ヶ関
(Correct text is "Kasumigaseki" 霞ヶ関)
Came with an obi.
Shéna Ringö [back cover]
(P) 1999.
99-2-24 LX / 01-2-23
無罪モラトリアム = Muzai Moratorium.

Barcodes

Barcode (Text): 4 988006 158429
Matrix / Runout (Variant 1): TOCT-24065 1
Matrix / Runout (Variant 2): TOCT-24065 1 A3
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L153
Rights Society: JASRAC
Barcode (String): 4988006158429
Matrix / Runout (Variant 1): TOCT-24065 4 A1
Matrix / Runout (Variant 2): TOCT-24065 1 A2
Mastering SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI L153
Mould SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI 28R0

About 椎名林檎

Yumiko Shiina (ऎЍ ࣕྎ୐ Shiina Yumiko) was born November 25, 1978, known by her stage name Ringo Sheena (ऎЍ ޗ઎ Shiina Ringo), is a Japanese singer-songwriter, music composer and music producer. She is the founder and lead singer of the Japanese band Tokyo Jihen. Younger sister of the R&B singer, .

Real Name

Yumiko Shiina

Name Vars

Ringo Sheena
Ringo Shiina
Sheena Ringo
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Aliases

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Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a fun fact: The album *無罪モラトリアム* (Innocence Moratorium) by 椎名林檎 (Shiina Ringo) is like a musical playground. Released in 1999, it blends rock and pop with a quirky mix of J-pop and alternative rock vibes. What makes it stand out? Shiina Ringo didn’t just sing—she played multiple roles. She whistled on almost every track, added handclaps, and even layered in unexpected sounds like melodica and synthesizer. It’s wild how one artist can wear so many hats while creating something so unique.