Kegawa no Marie's Renames Controversial Debut Album
The band has changed their first album's title from "Let's Make War" to simply "First," with vocalist Shima Ryohei explaining the reasoning behind the decision.
Kegawa no Marie's Renames Controversial Debut Album
Kegawa no Marie's (æŻçźăźăăȘăŒăș) has officially changed the title of their debut album from "Sensou wo Shiyou" (æŠäșăăăă, "Let's Make War") to simply "First." Former vocalist Shima Ryohei has released a statement explaining the band's decision to rename the controversial release.
The original title, which translates to "Let's Make War," raised eyebrows when the album was first released. While provocative album titles aren't uncommon in Japanese rock, the timing and context appear to have prompted the band to reconsider their choice.
Shima Ryohei, who served as the band's frontman during their active years, provided insight into why they felt the change was necessary. Though the specific details of his explanation weren't fully disclosed, the move suggests the band wanted to distance themselves from potential misinterpretations of the original title.
Kegawa no Marie's was known for their energetic rock sound and theatrical performances before disbanding. The band carved out a distinct place in Japan's indie rock scene with their blend of garage rock and punk influences.
The retitled album "First" maintains all the original tracks and artwork, with only the album name being modified. For fans who own physical copies of the original pressing, these may now become collector's items due to the title change.
This rename reflects how artists sometimes reassess their past work, particularly when titles or content might be misunderstood in different contexts than originally intended.