Sōtaisei Riron (相対性理論) is a Japanese rock band formed in Tokyo in September 2006.

Summary

The band consists of Etsuko Yakushimaru (lead vocals, producer, original instruments, artwork), Seiichi Nagai (guitar), Masaru Yoshida (bass), Motoki Yamaguchi (drums). The band is known for not revealing much about their private lives. Media coverage concerning the band is minimal and taking photos during live occasions is strictly forbidden. The band derives its influences from genres such as kayōkyoku, group sounds and post-rock. Song titles as well as lyrics often involve plays on words and pop culture references. According to guitarist Seiichi Nagai, the band composes most of their music together. The debut mini-album, Chiffon Capitalism, was the winner of the 1st All Japan CD Shop Award, and their second album, Hi-Fi Shinsho, ranked No. 7 in the Oricon weekly chart. The third album, Synchroniciteen, was released in April 2010. The album consists of both all-new songs and songs already performed live during numerous live events. The fourth album, Tadashii Sōtaisei Riron, had a planned release date of March 23, 2011. However, it was postponed due to the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami and was finally released on April 27, 2011. Tadashii Sōtaisei Riron is a remix album with three new songs and a total of ten remixes of already released Sōtaisei Riron songs. (Remixed by Matthew Herbert, Fennesz, Arto Lindsay, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Cornelius (musician) and more) The fifth album, TOWN AGE, was released in July 2013. After the release of the album, a concert with My Bloody Valentine (band) was also held in Tokyo International Forum. "Spectrum"(as ** Sōtaisei Riron x Jeff Mills ** ) and "Tama Tama Newtown (2DK session)" were released on 2015. The sixth album, Tensei Jingle, was released in April 2016. The album received praise from figures including Ryuichi Sakamoto, Jeff Mills, Penguin Cafe, and Kiyoshi Kurosawa. NEO-FUTURE, a single, was released in October 2018. A live album Shiraberu Sōtaisei Riron was released in July 2019.

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