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With the announced breakup of hugely popular Japanese pop/rock band <a href="spotify:artist:17OoiwOfChkOVxbqaLzB1W">Janne Da Arc</a> in January 2007, the members of the band quickly began solo projects, with lead vocalist Yasu (Yasunori Hayashi) taking the first leap into solo success. Following a buildup of hype, his new and somewhat heavier band Acid Black Cherry (including members of <a href="spotify:artist:7JMKZglYmjZYT9hi7K6weT">Penicillin</a>, DuStar-3, <a href="spotify:artist:5oiTT9V0uAPYS8TABvvjnS">Luna Sea</a>, and Samurai Dead City) released the sludgy pounding single "Spell Magic" in July 2007, debuting at number four on the Oricon charts at least partially due to loyal <a href="spotify:artist:17OoiwOfChkOVxbqaLzB1W">Janne</a> fans. Following up on that success, Black Cherry, containing elements of light vocal jazz, swing, and metal (and at least a touch of a <a href="spotify:artist:4xiBg5AwhlWtuxAJO9rO6f">Brian Setzer</a> aesthetic), was released a few months later. The group's success continued into its first full-length release, 2008's Black List, which briefly hit the top spot on the Oricon charts, and was followed a few months later by Recreation, a compilation of Japanese cover songs culled from the B-sides of the group's various singles. ~ Adam Greenberg, Rovi

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