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[Machine Translation] Going beyond the frenzy of "SHOW," here s an update called "Back to Basics"! THE NUGGETS, the "Funabashi-style entertainment party band," have completed their definitive album, which fully showcases the power of the songs that form the core of the band! Hailing from Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture, THE NUGGETS are a Funabashi-style entertainment party band." Formed in 2008 by four childhood friends who have known each other since the age of five and were born in Heisei 6 (1994). They have gained a growing following thanks to their vocalist s overwhelming singing ability, their tight and dazzling ensemble playing, and their live performances dubbed SHOW" that captivate audiences of all ages. This album, their first since entering their 30s, embodies a return to their roots" with a simple and solid sound. Centered on roots music such as soul and funk, this album condenses THE NUGGETS vast musical depth, ranging from punk-infused, high-energy tracks to pop-oriented numbers. While known for their highly entertaining live performances, on this album they deliberately bring the strength of the songs" themselves to the forefront. With catchy melodies and lyrics that blend passion and humor, the album allows listeners to experience the band s true essence from a perspective distinct from the frenzy of their live shows. Another highlight is the sound, meticulously crafted from the recording stage onward in collaboration with their long-standing team of recording engineers. This is the definitive album for falling in love with THE NUGGETS not just through their live performances, but through their music itself.

"SHOW"の熱狂を超えて、原点回帰という名のアップデート! "船橋系エンターテインメント型パーティーバンド"THE NUGGETS、バンドの軸にある楽曲の強度を前面に押し出した決定盤的アルバムが完成! 千葉県船橋市発、"船橋系エンターテインメント型パーティーバンド"THE NUGGETS。平成6年(1994年)生まれ、5歳からの幼馴染4人によって2008年に結成。圧倒的な歌唱力を誇るヴォーカルと、タイトかつ華やかなバンドアンサンブル、そして全世代を巻き込む「SHOW」と称したライヴで支持を広げてきた。30代に突入して初となる本作は、シンプルでソリッドな"原点回帰"を掲げたアルバム。ソウル、ファンクといったルーツ・ミュージックを軸に、パンキッシュな疾走曲からポップなナンバーまで、THE NUGGETSの音楽的な懐の深さを凝縮した一枚となっている。エンターテインメント性の高いステージで知られる彼らだが、本作ではあえて「曲」そのものの強度を前面に提示。耳に残るメロディ、熱量とユーモアを併せ持つ歌詞、ライヴの熱狂とは異なる角度から浮かび上がるバンドの本質を味わえる内容だ。10年来のレコーディング・エンジニアチームとともに録音から徹底的にこだわり抜いたサウンドも聴きどころ。THE NUGGETSをライヴだけでなく、楽曲から好きになるための決定的アルバム。