The band’s 2012 single "Kuchizuke" presents a concise example of their mature alternative rock sound. The track showcases melodic hooks alongside the driving guitars characteristic of their later work.
- "Kuchizuke" was released on June 20, 2012, by the independent label FlyingStar. It was released during a period when Plastic Tree was actively touring both domestically and internationally. The single preceded their 2012 album, Ink.
- The single was released in two formats: a standard edition and a limited edition that included a bonus DVD. The DVD featured the music video for "Kuchizuke" and its making-of.
- "Kuchizuke" has remained a staple in Plastic Tree's live setlists, often appearing in encores. It is characterized by its anthemic chorus and energetic guitar solo.
Plastic Tree is a rock band from Chiba, Japan, who rose to prominence in the late 1990s visual kei scene. By 2012, they had moved away from the more extreme elements of that style into a more polished alternative rock sound.
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