Four [Import Disc]

[Machine Translation] The charismatic guitarist of Japan's leading punk rock scene is once again making the world go crazy! Since Hi-STANDARD's hiatus in 2000, he has consistently and vigorously released "The Cost Of My Freedom" (2004), "Nothin' But Sausage" (2005), and "Third Time's A Charm" (2007), and in 2010, he joined new members In 2010, Ken Yokoyama released his fourth album "Four", the first since joining new members Minami (Gr) and Jun Gray (Ba). This is the first album in which all the members participated, and is regarded as the most powerful work in Ken Yokoyama's history. Although Hi-STANDARD had already released the album overseas through Fat Wreck Chords in the U.S., this is the first overseas release for KEN BAND. The US release will be handled by Go Kart Records, a prestigious label that has produced quality bands such as ANTI-FLAG, TEN FOOT POLE, LUNACHICKS, and PARASITES for many years. The label owner, who is a close friend of Fat Wreck Chords and has been a fan of the label since the Hi-STANDARD days, encouraged the label to release this album. The new album features new artwork for the U.S. release and a U.S. version of the track list, including the previously unreleased bonus track "Somebody Get Me A Doctor"! The lone guitarist who has been attracting attention from punk listeners in Japan and abroad is about to make a miraculous comeback to the world again!

Note: This is an import edition (manufactured outside of Japan).

日本を代表するパンクロック・シーンのカリスマ・ギタリストが再び世界を熱狂させる!!! 00年のHi-STANDARD活動休止以降、『The Cost Of My Freedom』(04年)、『Nothin' But Sausage』(05年)、『Third Time's A Charm』(07年)とコンスタントに精力的な活動を続け、10 年には新メンバーMinami (Gr)、Jun Gray (Ba)両氏加入後初となる4作目『Four』を発表したKen Yokoyama。初めてメンバー全員が参加したアルバムであり、Ken Yokoyama史上もっともパワフルな作品と評される本作で遂に世界デビューを飾る!! Hi-STANDARDではアメリカのFat Wreck Chordsより海外リリースを行っていたものの、KEN BANDとしては今回が初の海外リリースとなる。今回USリリースを手掛けるのはANTI-FLAG、TEN FOOT POLE、LUNACHICKS、PARASITESなど古くから良質なバンドを輩出する名門レーベルGo Kart Records。Fat Wreck Chordsとも親交が深く、Hi-STANDARDの頃からファンだったと語るレーベル・オーナーの後押しによって実現した。そしてなんと、今作ではアメリカ盤用にアートワークを一新し、未発表ボーナストラック“Somebody Get Me A Doctor”を含めたUS仕様のトラックリストで登場!! ハイスタ奇跡の復活を目前に控え、日本はもとより海外のパンク・リスナーからも熱い視線を集める孤高のギタリストが再び世界に旋風を巻き起こす!!!