Barbie Boys re-releases 1st album ``1st OPTION'' on Christmas

■The shocking work that caused a stir in the music scene in 1985 has been reprinted after 40 years of time and has been remastered in the presence of the members!

Barbie Boys will re-release their 1st album “1st OPTION” on December 25th.

In 1987, she broke through with “Onna Kitsune on the Run”, and “Close your eyes” peaked at number 8 on the Oricon weekly rankings. On September 21, 2024, the Barbie Boys, a five-member rock band that gained popularity mainly in the 80s, celebrated their 40th anniversary since the release of their debut single “Dance in the Dark.”

From the late 1980s to the early 1990s, Barbie Boys always shined in a different way and ran through the scene with a distinctive color. Barbie’s unique beat and melody line are impressive and exciting. The band has a unique composition as a rock band with twin male and female vocalists, and an exquisite balance between a cool, fast-paced band sound and a catchy melody.

Provocative lyrics that sometimes include erotic metaphors. It’s entertaining, with the experimental essence of what the punk/new wave guys used to do at club events, but with a pop sound that would be popular on a TV singing show. It was a series of surprises.

Speaking of the Japanese pop scene in 1985, it was the eve of the band boom. In September 1984, she made her debut with the single “Dance in the Dark”, and on February 22, 1985, her first album “1st OPTION”, which can be said to be the origin of Barbie’s unique beat and melody line, was released. Barbie’s original album includes not only the singles “Dance in the Dark” and “Moo Yada!” but also many excellent debut songs such as “Blue Blue Rose” and “Kozou – Cryin’ on the Beach.” This is the only album whose jacket does not feature any members.

Their lack of deja vu is refreshing and solitary, unlike anything in the past or present. While maintaining a sense of distance from everything around him, refusing to coexist with him, he began to run passionately, aiming just a little ahead of his time. This is the first step by an extraordinary new band that constantly questions the listener’s intentions.

This is such a valuable record, and the impactful work that caused a stir in the music scene at the time has transcended 40 years and has been remastered in the presence of the members, giving it a new sound, and will be delivered on CD and LP in 2024.

Furthermore, on the label side (B-side) of the LP, a back shot of the character “Hachi-kun”, who is familiar to fans, will be shown for the first time in the work.

Barbie Boys surprised fans by suddenly opening a special web version of their 40th anniversary website “Darkness Daylight Digital” on their debut anniversary on September 21st. On that day, it caused a huge response on social media, and the latest issue was also released on October 8th. Fans should also check this out.