Tokyo's Coolest Sound

Following the release of 1st mini-album "Pinky Fluffy", here comes a 2nd one from girl group She's a Rainbow. Featuring members Lin Oberndorff, Kokoa, Mio Amakawa and Nanako Aoyama, the group is produced by Sally Kubota (Wink Music Service, The Scooters, ex-The Phantom Gift, ex-Les 5-4-3-2-1, ex-SOLEIL).

This time again, included are some self-covers of SOLEIL ("Good Bye, Teddy Bear" and "Marine I Love You") and Les 5-4-3-2-1 ("Un-Deux-Trois"), all of which were newly translated to English. Also included are covers of The Rolling Stones' "Gomper" and Eric Donaldson's "Cherry Oh Baby" (also covered by UB40 and The Rolling Stones). The CD comes in a 7"-sized package, with a 16-page photo booklet.

The musicians are Sally Kubota on bass, Hideki "Gen" Hara on drums, Nero on guitar (and other instruments), and Takashi Itani on percussions. The arrangements were done by Sally and Nero. The whole was mixed and mastered by Seiki Satō.

Aside from the links below, those in Japan can also order from the label's online shop Merurido.

On Saturday, April 25, an in-store event will be held at Merurido in Kawagoe (Saitama prefecture) from 13:00, with a mini-live of She's a Rainbow (with percussionist Takashi Itani) and talk time with MC Sally Kubota, followed by an autograph session. To attend, the new release's CD must be either purchased there or brought from home, and an R.S.V.P. must be made via email (places are subject to limited availability). Find details and event reservation instructions here.

Also, a live event will be held on Sunday, May 24 at mona records in Shimokitazawa. Find details and purchase tickets here.

She's a Rainbow "Un-Deux-Trois"

1. Gomper
2. Good Bye, Teddy Bear
3. Un-Deux-Trois
4. Marine I Love You
5. Gomper (Reprise)
6. Cherry Oh Baby

Girls At Our Best ODGB006
Out 4/24, ¥3000 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: HMV, Tower Records (Japan only) ^†, Disk Union
† Tower Records ships directly within Japan only. International orders are available via WorldShopping.