On their debut album
Their first single "Lovesongs" (They kill Me) (out 14.09.07) is more than just a first impression.
"Our sound and our show created for a large firework display, as both musically and emotionally. We want our songs to hamper people and take them to a different world where there are no rules and restrictions." Says Strify.
With the release of their debut album on the label Island (Universal), the German Rock band CINEMA BIZARRE has proven to the public that they are a new act that is worth taking notice of. CINEMA BIZARRE is heavily inspired by the Japanese Rock/Pop movement that is currently popular at this time. It is evident that Japanese Manga and the Visual Kei fashion style has inspired Cinema Bizarre which is demonstrated by their dashing fashion sense and their unique stage names. “It’s about individuality, self-expression, rebellion. In Japan, for the youth a way to show that they are not suppressed. We accept many elements of the Visual Kei-Scene and merge them into a part of Cinema Bizarre."says lead singer Strify and bassist Kiro adds:"Each one of us has for many years been fascinated by Visual Kei and it is a part of every become together as a band, we go one step further and make it something separate." Strify, Kiro, Shin, Yu and Luminor-all between 18 and 22 years old- met at the Animagic", the well-known manga / anime Convention in the year 2005, where fans of Japanese comics and music from all over the country met. With a clever marketing plan the young and talented Cinema Bizarre has captivated the hearts of their new found fans with elegant promo campaigns that represent a different member of the band, this allowed fans to indulge in 30 second clips of their favorite member of the band without providing tons of information about the band. The outstanding and extremely talented musicians of CINEMA BIZARRE include: Strify– lead vocals; Shin-drums; Yu-guitar; Luminor-Keyboard; Kiro -bass.
In the spring of 2007, Cinema Bizarre began their first recordings for their debut album. They had recorded their album in various locations ranging from: Berlin, London, Copenhagen and Stockholm. “It was very important to intensively cooperate with the producer and team to be fine-tuning the songs. It was a matter of us, to work with people who do not want to bend, but our vision and the specific nature of the band really understood," Yu said and Kiro adds: "Each of us has his musical preferences and tastes. Whether rock, pop and New Wave, J-Rock (Japanese rock) and glam rock we merge individual elements of our sound. Everyone was intensely involved."The sound is unique, fits in any drawer, and has in the web forums already a name: I-Pop! “It is through us a new word, actually a kind of new genre, which we also perfectly describes the course makes us proud. But the most important for us is that people love the songs just like us!" The songs on “Final Attraction†are excellently produced and definitely prove that CINEMA BIZARRE is not another teen heartthrob band. With their intense charisma and catchy songs they are destined to captivate their fans and reward you with entertaining music tracks. Whether or not you are a fan of CINEMA BIZARRE, there are several songs on this album that will cause you to love this cd.
Final Attraction has a way of pulling you into listening to the album over and over. If you were lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the video for their debut single “Lovesongs (They Kill Me)†you may possibly find yourself researching the band looking for more tracks to check out. It is highly probable that after listening to this PowerPop/Glam album you will find yourself singing along with the songs and secretly enjoying the entire album. With song titles such as “She Waits For Meâ€, “Silent Screamâ€, and “Heavensent†you are exposed to their unique style. CINEMA BIZARRE’s current hit single “Lovesongs (They Kill Me)†is not your typical Power Pop ballad but after you listen to the lyrics over and over you understand their message. It also helps that the sensual voice of lead singer Strify keeps the listeners at the edge of their seats desperately hanging on to every word that is uttered out of his mouth. This album is exactly what many fans look for when it comes to excellent PowerPop/Glam Rock music that draws its inspiration from several elements ranging from the Japanese Rock (J-Rock) to New Waveand glam rock.