Zeppet Store

Zeppet Store (stylized as ZEPPET STORE) was a Japanese rock band, discovered by X Japan guitarist hide and signed to his label LEMONed in 1996. Formed in 1989 as a three piece by vocalist and guitarist Seizi Kimura, guitarist Makoto Gomi and bassist Yuichi Nakamura, soon after drummer Eiki Yanagita joined. Makoto Gomi left in 1996, Kenji Akabane didn't join until 1998. They disbanded on August 14, 2005.

On June 2, 2007, the band's original line-up (with Gomi) reunited for a one-night only performance at the 15th anniversary event of the Under Flower Record label. In 2011, Zeppet Store reunited to record a new single with the proceeds going to aid the victims of the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami.^[1] The song, called "Smile", was completed on July 16 and released on iTunes on August 13. While a physical CD single of the song, coupled with the b-side "If You Want Me", was released on September 3.

Discography

Singles

• "Koe" (September 4, 1996), Oricon Singles Chart Peak Position: #86^[2]
• "To Be Free" (November 21, 1996)
• "Superstition" (February 21, 1997)
• "Don't Ask Me Why" (November 5, 1997)
• "Loop" (June 24, 1998) #46^[2]
• "Rose" (November 21, 1998) #32^[2]
• "Motto Motto" (May 19, 1999) #30^[2]
• "Toku Made" (July 28, 1999) #32^[2]
• "Emotion" (April 12, 2000) #28^[2]
• "Distance" (April 26, 2000) #35^[2]
• "Presence" (July 26, 2000) #48^[2]
• "Tightrope" (June 27, 2001) #60^[2]
• "Seek Out" (October 6, 2001) #92^[2]
• "Smile" (August 13, 2011, digital download)
• "Smile" (September 3, 2011)

Albums

• Swing, Slide, Sandpit (June 21, 1994)
• 716 (May 7, 1996)
• Cue (April 23, 1997), Oricon Albums Chart Peak Position: #67^[3]
• Bridge (February 24, 1999) #16^[3]
• Clutch (October 8, 1999) #8^[3]
• Gooseflesh (September 6, 2000) #22^[3]
• Dino (November 7, 2001) #70^[3]
• Singles and Rare 1994-2001 (March 27, 2002, compilation album)
• Slick (June 11, 2003) #85^[3]
• Black Berry Bed (September 22, 2004) #219^[3]
• 7 (October 26, 2005, live album)

DVD

• hide presents MIX LEMONed JELLY (VHS: 1997, DVD: July 20, 2003)
  • Zeppet Store performs "Flake", Seizi later performs "Angel Will Come" with D.I.E. from hide with Spread Beaver, recorded on August 26, 1997)
• Slice -Official Bootleg- (December 10, 2003)
• 4

Compilations

• LEMONed (May 22, 1996)
• Tribute Spirits (May 1, 1999, cover of hide's "Flame")
• Cafe Le PSYENCE -hide LEMONed Compilation- (May 16, 2002)

References

External links

• Seizi Kimura's Official site
• Seizi Kimura's blog
• Seizi Kimura's MySpace
• Yuichi Nakamura's blog
• Yuichi Nakamura's MySpace
• Eika Yanagita's Official site
• Kenji Akabane's Official site
• Makoto Gomi's band Sphere's Official site
• Unofficial Zeppet Store fansite