Japanese Pop 3 - MR. CHILDREN

Mr.Children is one of the greatest bands in Japan. They made their major debut in 1992 with the release of their first album, "EVERYTHING", but it wasn't until one of their singles was used as a drama theme song that they started getting noticed. They got their big break in 1994 with the release of their fifth single, "innocent world", which made record sales and earned them an award. Their fourth album, "Atomic Heart", which was released in the same year, is still their top selling album to date. Since then, all their singles have been number one hits in the Oricon charts, and they've produced other noteworthy albums.

Their sound is essentially a blend of light pop and classic rock. But due to the band's inclination to experiment with various music styles, their sound is constantly evolving. They have delved into various types of rock as well as jazz, blues, folk, country, and dance. Despite this constant change, however, their music has progressed successfully, proving them to be a versatile band that can last.

(Taken from http://www.geocities.com/everything_misuchiru/)

Official Site - http://www.mrchildren.jp/