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Hit and popular songs by Kinoko Teikoku

Let me introduce some songs by the four-piece rock band, Kinoko Teikoku.

They began full-fledged activities in 2008, originally crafting a sound influenced by shoegaze.

It might be a bit hard to imagine, given their current laid-back vibe and emo feel.

However, even now, you can sense traces of that influence in parts of their songs—or, depending on the track, throughout—and I think music fans will find some interesting discoveries in their work.

As for the origin of their band name, it’s said to come from guitarist A-chan’s mushroom-like personality and the fact that the members were fans of Yura Yura Teikoku—hence “Kinoko Teikoku.”

Now, please enjoy Kinoko Teikoku’s songs, full of allure and emo sensibility, with a charm that at times evokes shoegaze.

Mushroom Empire’s classic and popular songs (11–20)

Spring and Asurakinoko teikoku

Kinoko Teikoku “Spring and Asura” (with lyrics)
Spring and Asurakinoko teikoku

This song really sticks with you because of the lyric, “How should I kill that guy?” If you like female vocals with decadent lyrics, it’s highly recommended.

For those who loved Kinoko Teikoku from that era, some might feel that their current work is a bit lacking.

Yurikakinoko teikoku

Kinoko Teikoku – Eureka (MV)
Yurikakinoko teikoku

A track from their indie first full-length album, “eureka.” Kinoko Teikoku has always been a band influenced by shoegaze, and this song in particular makes those roots especially clear in its arrangement.

The floating sensation created by the reverb- and chorus-drenched guitars pairs well with the lyrics that feel half-asleep, as if drifting in a dream.

If you like electronica or shoegaze, this is a song I’d recommend before going to bed.

Donutkinoko teikoku

This is a track included as the B-side to the single “Before the Cherry Blossoms Bloom,” released on April 29, 2015.

It’s notable for the heavily distorted electric guitar that carries the song from start to finish.

According to the artists themselves, although they made it in a playful mood, it ended up opening up a new frontier for them.

because there is; since it existskinoko teikoku

This is a song included on the album Fake World Wonderland, released on October 29, 2014.

The chorus at the beginning is quite endearing and at the same time gives a slightly mysterious impression.

I also feel a sense of originality in using the phrase “aruyue” in the lyrics as the title.

A summer night in the citykinoko teikoku

This is a song included on the major-label debut album, “Cats and Allergies.” The repeating guitar phrase and the slightly subdued singing voice leave a strong impression.

It’s also notable that you can sense their musical tastes through the lyrics.

I feel like I’ve discovered one reason behind their meticulously crafted sound.

Even if everything were to end tomorrowkinoko teikoku

This is the closing track of the album “eureka,” released on February 6, 2013.

The striking title at first glance gives off a sense of resignation.

However, it can also be said to carry a nuance of hope, as if everything will be resolved by tomorrow.

Kinoko Teikoku’s classic and popular songs (21–30)

killing timekinoko teikoku

Kinoko Teikoku – Boredom Killer (Studio version)
killing timekinoko teikoku

This track, included as the second song on the indie first album “Uzu ni Naru,” delivers a slow tempo and a pleasantly oppressive feel.

The phrase “narrating the days” is repeated over and over in the chorus, and the lead guitar also repeats the same riff many times, evoking the repetition of everyday life.