So why is The Dazes’ Just Dreamy on this best 1,000 albums ever thing?
The Dazes, a female-fronted Japanese pop-punk band, channel an ebullient spirit and punk energy into pop hooks for a perfect blend of catchy, high-octane songs on Just Dreamy – the kind of record that leaves you happier (and more wired) than when you pressed play.
There’s a Ramones-like thing going on here where 1960s garage rock and pop sensibilities are super-charged, and in this case through the unique (to Western ears) translation to a Japanese band seemingly having the absolute time of its life rocking out.
This comes together wonderfully on “You Really Got Me Now,” which is perhaps a play on The Kinks’ iconic “You Really Got Me.” Either way, the harmonies here over rocking guitars and a head bobbing punk beat and delightful hook absolutely hits my musical sweet spot.
The title track, “Just Dreamy,” is also Ramones-y while taking the tempo down a notch while emphasizing great harmonizing lead vocals.
And at the risk of being repetitive, I’m pretty sure you could take the chords from “Kiss Twist” and assemble a workable version of “Blitzkrieg Bop” easily enough, but it all works with sweet lovely harmonizing vocals over a… let’s just say iconic Queens, New York based punk band-esque vibe, yes?
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As mentioned above, the energy and tempo that the Ramones pioneered in updating 1960s garage rock is something you’ll quickly be reminded of.
Some stats & info about The Dazes – Just Dreamy
- What kind of musical stylings does this album represent? Rock, Punk, Punk Rock, Alternative Rock, Pop Punk, Japanese Bands
- Rolling Stone’s greatest 500 albums ranking – not ranked!
- All Music’s rating – not rated!
- When was Just Dreamy released? 2005
- My ranking, the one you’re reading right now – #942 out of 1,000
The Dazes’ Just Dreamy on Spotify
A lyrical snippet from The Dazes’ Just Dreamy that’s evocative of the album in some way, maybe
You really got me.
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