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Didn't see a thread for one of my favorite J-bands [the RADWIMPS] so I thought I'd start one. :] If there is one, and I'm severely mistaken, please delete this. ^^

I think they're still relatively unknown, although I can't figure out why. I'm quite sure they beat out A9 or Gazette by a long shot - and you can argue with me on that, not changing my opinion.

〔名〕弱虫、意気地なし、怖がり、勇気のないやつ、
すぐあきらめるやつ
『You're such a wimp. 気が小さいね。』
wimpy
〔形〕軟弱な、弱虫の、根性のない、無気力な、野暮〔 やぼ〕ったい、 女々しい、駄目な
『Com'on, don't be so wimpy.』

The band is also known as RAD, and composed their name of the two words rad and wimp [if you couldn't figure that out].

Members:
*Yōjirō Noda (野田洋次郎) (July 5, 1985) vocals, guitar.
*Akira Kuwahara (桑原彰) (April 4, 1985) guitar and band leader.
*Yūsuke Takeda (武田祐介) (May 24, 1985) bass guitar.
*Satoshi Yamaguchi (山口智史) (March 20, 1985) drums.




Discography:
Albums

* RADWIMPS (2003.7.1)
* RADWIMPS 2 ~Hatten Tojō~ (RADWIMPS2～発展途上～) (2005.3.8)
* RADWIMPS 3 ~Mujintou ni Motte Ikiwasureta Ichimai~ (RADWIMPS 3 ～無人島に持っていき忘れた一枚～)(2006.2.15)
* RADWIMPS 4 ~Okazu no Gohan~ (RADWIMPS 4 ～おかずのごはん～) (2006.12.6)

Singles

* Moshi mo (もしも, If)(2003.5.3)
* Kiseki (祈跡) (2004.7.22)
* Hekkushun / Kanashi (へっくしゅん / 愛し（かなし）)(2005.5.25)
* Nijūgokome no Senshokutai (25コ目の染色体) (2005.11.23)
* EDP ~Tonde Hi ni Hairu Natsu no Kimi~ (イーディーピー 〜飛んで火に入る夏の君〜) (2006.1.18)
* Futarigoto (ふたりごと) (2006.5.17)
* Ushinron (有心論) (2006.7.26)
* SETSUNARENSA (セツナレンサ) (2006.11.8)
* ORDER-MADE (オーダーメイド) (2008.1.23) Oricon Ranking #1

As I'm sure it's hard to find certain J-bands now days, I would be more than happy to upload their music for you if anybody would like. :]

Official Website: RADWIMPS -OfficialSite-