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Metronome (メトロノーム) - Ningen Kantan Sousa (人間簡単操作) (2002)

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"Fukigen na Android (不機嫌なアンドロイド)", 2002. Metronome (メトロノーム) formed in 1998. Most of the members were previously in Pikopikopon (ピコピコポン), which was active from 1996 until early 1998. In August of 1998, Metronome released its first demo "Yakousei (夜行性)", and later released their second demo, "8bit Girls Bravo (8bitガールズ　ブラボー)", in February of 1999. The group released two more demos throughout 1999, as well as one single, "Single Top Religion", which was released that July. All of these prolific releases help earn Metronome a small cult following by the end of the 1999, and the group went on to release two more demos throughout 2000 and later released their second single, "Chishiryou Freak (致死量フリーク), that May. In September of 2000, Metronome released their first mini-album, "Yapuu ga Shoukan Sareta Machi (ヤプーが召喚された街)", which had impressive sales, and finally gave the ambitious group the real break they needed to really break the indies market. Metronome later released their third single in December of 2000, "Arigato (アリガト)", and later released three more demos throughout 2001. In July of 2001, Metronome simultaneously released their fourth and fifth singles: "Plastic-Models Gin (銀)" and "Plastic Model Kuro (プラスチック-モデルス 黒)", and the group were steadily rising to the top of the indies visual scene by maintaining their busily ambitious drive. In December of 2001, Metronome appeared on the "Genseki no Niwa (原石の庭)" omnibus, and then released their second mini-album, "Fukigen na Android (不機嫌なアンドロイド)", a month later. The album was a huge hit, and the group went on to release two more singles throughout 2002: "Planet (プラネット)" and "Self Control (セルフコントロール)". Both singles sold extremely well, and Metronome's hard work finally paid off as the group found themselves at the top of the indies scene by the end of 2002. In February of 2003, Metronome released their eighth single "Mittsu Kazoero (三つ数えろ)", and later released their first full length album "1 Metronome (1メトロノーム)" that April. The album was an underground sensation, and the group would go on to tour and release material very consistently for the next five years. In early 2009, Metronome announced their disbandment after over a decade together. The group then released one final compilation in February of 2009, "Since 2005 →1998→2008", before playing their final show and splitting that May. Frontman Sharaku (シャラク) went on to become active in multiple projects, including Floppy, which is still active today. Guitarist Fukusuke (フクスケ) went on to start his own solo project, Adapter., as well as join the supergroup The Beethoven. Fukuske remains active in both Adapter. and The Beethoven today, with Adapter. in particular being one of the most popular and recognized visual acts out right now. Bassist Riu (リウ) went on to continue activities in his other group MaitoreiA, which split as well in 2010. He then became a support musician Adapter. and also became a member of the underground group HKE (へーけ). HKE has also split in late 2014, although Riu is still currently a support musician for Adapter. In 2016, Metronome suddenly revived to celebrate their overall 20th anniversary with the activities of Pikopikopon (ピコピコポン) included. This surprise resurrection was met with a new single, "Kairisei Douitsujin Butsu (解離性同一人物)", and the group are still active today, touring numerous indies venues and remain one of the most respected and beloved underground visual bands of the last 20 years.