Shonen Knife Return With Details Of 10th Studio Album 'Our Best Place'
Tuesday, 10 January 2023
Written by Jon Stickler
Shonen Knife have announced their first new album in nearly three years.
Completed in their native Osaka, Japan, 'Our Best Place' is scheduled for release on February 15, following up 2019's 'Sweet Candy Power'.
Head below to view the record's cover art and tracklist, which includes new songs such as Nice Day and MUJINTO Rock, along with a re-recording of Girl's Rock, which appeared on Loft Records' 2003 compilation 'Girls L.T.D - Girls Like To Dance'.
The bubblegum punk trio will resume their 40th anniversary celebrations with a rescheduled UK tour in the spring. Tickets are on sale.
'Our Best Place' tracklist:
1. MUJINTO Rock
2. Nice Day
3. The Story of Baumkuchen
4. Vamos Taquitos
5. Spicy Veggie Curry
6. Girl's Rock (2023 Version)
7. Afternoon Tea
8. Ocean Sunfish
9. Better
10. Just a Smile
CD ONLY Bonus Tracks
11. Nice Day (60's Mix)
12. The Story of Baumkuchen (Japanese Version – Baumkuchen no Hanashi)
13. Girl's Rock (2023 Japanese Version)
Shonen Knife Upcoming Tour Dates are as follows
Wed April 12 2023 - GUILDFORD Boileroom
Thu April 13 2023 - READING Sub 89
Fri April 14 2023 - CAMBRIDGE Portland Arms
Sat April 15 2023 - LONDON Garage
Sun April 16 2023 - LEWES Lewes Con Club
Tue April 18 2023 - NOTTINGHAM Rescue Rooms
Wed April 19 2023 - HEBDEN BRIDGE Trades Club
Thu April 20 2023 - EDINBURGH Summerhall
Fri April 21 2023 - NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE Cluny 2
Sat April 22 2023 - CARLISLE Brickyard
Sun April 23 2023 - HULL New Adelphi Club
Tue April 25 2023 - LEEDS Brudenell Social Club
Wed April 26 2023 - CARDIFF Moon
Thu April 27 2023 - BIRMINGHAM Hare And Hounds
Fri April 28 2023 - MANCHESTER Night and Day
Sat April 29 2023 - BRISTOL Exchange
Sun April 30 2023 - BEDFORD Bedford Esquires
Mon May 01 2023 - RAMSGATE Music Hall
Tue May 02 2023 - RAMSGATE Music Hall
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