Wino (band)

Wino
OriginJapan
GenresHard rock
Alternative rock
Years active1995–2002, 2024–present
LabelSpeedstar Records
MembersJun Yoshimura
Naoyuki Hisanaga
Shinichiro Togawa
Hiroyuki Kawazoe
Masataka Kuronuma

Wino (stylized as WINO and pronounced "wine-oh") is a Japanese rock band that formed in 1995. Originally, the band's name was ボグ・マイトルスター (bogu maitorusuta), which seems to be just gibberish. The band was renamed WINO in 1996. One of Wino's biggest hits was "Taiyou wa Yoru mo Kagayaku" (The Sun Also Shines at Night), the second opening in the 1999 anime series Hunter × Hunter. Due to later contractual issues, it became difficult for them to continue major-label activities. After finishing the nationwide tour accompanying their 4th album "Everlast", they disbanded in November 2002. In February 2024, the band reunited.[1]

Style and influences

Their music was heavily influenced by British rock bands, most notably the Beatles, and the band has often been compared to Oasis.

Members

  • Jun Yoshimura - lead vocals
  • Naoyuki Hisanaga - lead guitar
  • Shinichiro Togawa - rhythm guitar
  • Hiroyuki Kawazoe - bass
  • Masataka Kuronuma - drums

Discography

Albums

  Release date Title Catalog number Tracklist Notes
1st February 24, 1999
June 24, 2015 		Useless Music VICL-60348
MSCL-60770:MEG-CD
  1. Devil's own
  2. Inhaler
  3. WILD FLOWER
  4. Can't leave the here
  5. SISTER'S HIGH
  6. White Room
  7. Confusion
  8. She
  9. Call the SUN
  10. LOADED
  11. Unfinished Vibes
 Oricon peak: #38
2nd December 16, 1999
June 24, 2015 		Wino VICL-60516
MSCL-60771:MEG-CD
  1. The Action
  2. Tomorrow
  3. Velvet
  4. Hospital
  5. GLORY
  6. FREAKS
  7. Mirror
  8. We are the boys
  9. Thank you
  10. Anyhow
  11. Friend of mine
  12. ain't gonna lose
 Oricon peak: #57
3rd May 23, 2001
June 24, 2015 		Dirge No.9 VICL-60733
MSCL-60772:MEG-CD
  1. New Dawn F
  2. Resolution
  3. Mad Silence
  4. Hurt
  5. The Sun Also Shines at Night
  6. Butterfly
  7. Empty Soul
  8. Imagine, still
  9. My Life
  10. Sullen Days －album version－
  11. Dirge No.9
 Oricon peak: #64
4th August 21, 2002
June 24, 2015 		Everlast VICL-60927
MSCL-60773:MEG-CD
  1. Warsaw
  2. Everlast
  3. LOVE IS HERE
  4. Jesus
  5. All About a Boy
  6. Philadelphia
  7. Chelsea Girl
  8. Forever Young
  9. Not Alone
  10. Freedom Song
  11. Go Straight Song!
 Produced by Junji Yayoshi
B-side collection January 22, 2003
December 19, 2007 		Lion VICL-61077:CCCD
VICL-62698:CD
  1. New Song
  2. WATERMARK ～Ver.3～
  3. THUNDER
  4. RIDE ON
  5. SEA CASTLE
  6. Teenage tears
  7. SPIN
  8. Songs of Shadow
  9. Talk to me
  10. Rainbow
  11. a new world
  12. Lost Communication
  13. Little Saviour
  14. Come Together Now
  15. No Enemies
  16. Break Down The Long Road, Break Down The Wall
  17. Freedom Song

Singles

  Release date Title Catalog number Tracklist Notes
1st September 23, 1998
May 27, 2015 		Devil's Own [mix No.4] VICL-35034
MSCL-12705:MEG-CD
  1. Devil’s own
  2. New Song
  3. WATERMARK
 Oricon peak: #91
2nd December 19, 1998
May 27, 2015 		Loaded VICL-35041
MSCL-12706:MEG-CD
  1. Loaded
  2. RIDE ON
  3. THUNDER
3rd May 26, 1999
May 27, 2015 		Ain't Gonna Lose VICL-35066
MSCL-12707:MEG-CD
  1. ain`t gonna lose
  2. Any how
  3. SEA CASTLE
 Oricon peak: #78
4th October 21, 1999
May 27, 2015 		Tomorrow VICL-35086
MSCL-12708:MEG-CD
  1. Tomorrow
  2. Teenage tears
  3. Long Day
 Oricon peak: #64
5th March 23, 2000
May 27, 2015 		The Action (All I Really Want to Do) VICL-35114
MSCL-12709:MEG-CD
  1. The Action(All I really want to do)
  2. SPIN
  3. The Action(From Dusk Till Dawn Mix by Captain Funk)
6th August 23, 2000
May 27, 2015 		Sullen Days VICL-35168
MSCL-12710:MEG-CD
  1. Sullen Days
  2. Songs of Shadow
  3. Talk to me
 Featuring Tabito Nanao
7th December 27, 2000
May 27, 2015 		Taiyou wa Yoru mo Kagayaku VICL-35216
MSCL-12711:MEG-CD
  1. The Sun Also Shines at Night
  2. Rainbow
  3. a new world
 Oricon peak: #35
8th April 21, 2001
May 27, 2015 		New Dawn F VICL-35239
MSCL-12712:MEG-CD
  1. New Dawn F
  2. Lost Communication
  3. Little Saviour
  4. Inhaler -Live-
(Enhanced) CD-EXTRA format
9th December 19, 2001
May 27, 2015 		Go Straight Song! VICL-35341
MSCL-12713:MEG-CD
  1. Go Straight Song!
  2. No Enemies
  3. Come Together Now
10th May 22, 2002
May 27, 2015 		Not Alone VICL-35396
MSCL-12714:MEG-CD
  1. Not Alone
  2. Not Alone -SUGIURUMN hottest day of june MIX-
  3. Not Alone -Niddle’s 'Yes,We are not' Remix-
11th August 7, 2002
May 27, 2015 		Love Is Here VICL-35418
MSCL-12715:MEG-CD
  1. LOVE IS HERE
  2. Brake Down The Long Road, Brake Down The Wall
  3. Freedom Song
 Produced by Seiji Kameda

Compilations

  • The Best of Wino - Volume 1 (2003)
  1. The Action (All I Really Want to Do)
  2. Everlast
  3. Thank You
  4. Wild Flower
  5. Tomorrow
  6. My Life
  7. Dirge No.9
  8. Loaded
  9. Inhaler
  10. Warsaw
  11. New Dawn F
  12. Go Straight Song!
  13. Taiyou wa Yoru mo Kagayaku
  14. Going Out
  15. Devil's Own (Mix No.4)
  16. Friend of Mine

DVD

  • Lion (2003)
  1. -opening-
  2. The Action
  3. White Room
  4. -movie-
  5. Velvet
  6. -movie-
  7. Devil's Own
  8. -movie-
  9. Watermark
  10. -movie-
  11. Taiyou wa Yoru mo Kagayaku
  12. Everlasat
  13. -movie-
  14. Inhaler (performed at Akasaka Blitz on 14 March 2000)
  15. New Dawn F
  16. Love Is Here
  17. -movie-
  18. Go Straight Song! (performed at Shinjuku Liquid Room on 22 November 2002)
  19. -ending-

Compilation appearances

  • "Escape" and "Going Out" in Return of Guitar Lightning Horror Smilin' (1996, Gods Pop Records)
  • "Not Alone" in Football Music Album Yell (2006, Speedstar Records)
  • "Thank you" in Thank You!! (2006, Speedstar Records)
  • "Taiyou Wa Yoru Mo Kagayaku" in Hunter × Hunter Single Collection (2006, Miya Records)

References

  1. ^ Inc, Natasha. "WINOが突如再始動、22年ぶりにライブ出演". 音楽ナタリー (in Japanese). Retrieved 2026-03-14. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
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