Line #34 Music/SHAZNA


1	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/shazna01.jpg]]
2	[[caption-width-right:349:(From left to right)\
3	A・O・I, IZAM, and NIY, the founding members.\
4	([[ThePeteBest KATSURA]], not pictured)]]
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6	SHAZNA is a VisualKei/Japanese rock band. And the time period from whence they debuted speaks much of their music as they are somewhat reminiscent of mainstream sounding music of the day such as AlternativeRock (early), NewWaveMusic and GlamRock. They also have a somewhat more 80s taste. Though it does help that IZAM (leader of the band whose choice of fashion was rather iconic due to its extreme cross-dressing feminine look) was influenced by ''Boy George'' and ''Culture Club'', hence the almost similar fashion.
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8	They've reached popularity after the release of their major debut single, ''Melty Love'' on August 27, 1997. This would since become their SignatureSong from now on and be [[CoveredUp covered by visual artists]] in the future. Despite only 8 years being together, they've had an extensive career and released many singles and albums. When they disbanded in 2000, each had gained successful solo careers. IZAM by then had a less feminine look.
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10	However, in 2007, they've reunited and released one single and album together entitled ''Heart'' and ''10th Melty Life'' respectively. On November 3, 2008, they announced that they would disband and played their last concert on March 22, 2009 at Shibuya O-East which they did. In 2017, they officially reunited for their 20th anniversary along with three new members added to the lineup, resulting in a new single with an accompanying music video, ''[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QM041EUTApo Koi no Tempo]]'', being released the following year, 11 years since their last single.
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12	'''Lineup:'''
13	!!!Notable members
14	* IZAM - vocals (1993-2000, 2007-09, 2017-Present)
15	* A・O・I - guitar (1993-2000, 2007-09, 2017-Present)
16	* NIY - bass (1993-2000, 2007-09, 2017-Present)
17	* Raychell - vocals (2017-Present)
18	* 夏芽 [Natsume] - drums (2017-Present)
19	* Asuka - saxophone (2017-Present)
20	!!!Previous members
21	* KATSURA - drums (1993-1996; joined ''Baiser'')
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23	'''Selected Discography:'''
24	!!!Albums:
25	* [1994.11.30] ''Sophia''
26	* [1996.03.14] ''Melty Case''
27	* [1996.08.01] ''Raspberry Time''
28	* [1997.01.22] ''Promise Eve''
29	* [1998.01.22] ''Gold Sun and Silver Moon'' (named "Rock Album of the Year")
30	* [1999.06.30] ''Pure Hearts''
31	* [2007.08.08] ''10th Melty Life''
32	!!!Videos:
33	* [1997.06.04] ''Lavender Color Shazna Feeling/Lavender Color SHAZNA no Kimochi''
34	* [1997.08.08] ''Melty Love''
35	* [1998.01.01] ''Silent Encounter''
36	* [1999.04.28] ''Pure Hearts''
37	* [1998.12.26] ''Dear September Lovers Shazna Live at Budokan '98''
38	* [2009.07.15] ''Complete. Last Live/Kanketsu. -LAST LIVE-''
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40	!!Provides examples of:
41	* TheNineties: They debuted during this decade and is where they also reached their peak
42	* AliceAllusion: Their "Piece Of Love" music video.
43	* AlternativeForeignThemeSong: Their song "Winter's Review" is used as the Japanese ending theme for ''WesternAnimation/TheRugratsMovie''.
44	* CapsLock: Their band name is stylized as such. This extends to the founding member's stage names.
45	* ChristmasSongs:
46	** "White Silent Night" (originally released as a single then a bonus track on ''Gold Sun and Silver Moon'').
47	** "Winter's Review" is a more melancholic example which was used as the {{alternative foreign theme song}} for ''WesternAnimation/TheRugratsMovie,'' oddly enough.
48	* CoverVersion: "Sumire September Love", originally performed by 1980s synthpop trio Ippu-Do.
49	* DudeLooksLikeALady: IZAM, due to heavy makeup, long hair, and his tendency to wear dresses.
50	* FaceOnTheCover: Played straight most of the time with their single covers featuring IZAM.
51	* FadingIntoTheNextSong:
52	** The first two tracks in ''Sophia.''
53	** The second, third, and fourth tracks in ''Melty Case.''
54	** The first two tracks in ''Raspberry Time.''
55	** The first two tracks, fourth and fifth tracks, eighth and ninth tracks, and the final eleventh and twelfth tracks in ''Gold Sun and Silver Moon.''
56	* GenderEqualEnsemble: In addition to the founding members reuniting in 2017, they've also added three female members to the lineup.
57	* SoundtrackDissonance: Their song "Love Is Alive" is quite beautiful. The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MpAJvwCplU video]] however shows some sort of gothic horror-themed banquet with vampires and monsters featuring a woman in an abstract {{stripperiffic}} costume. [[spoiler: Not to mention the (clothed) orgy at the end]].
58	* TextlessAlbumCover:
59	** [[https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fNoympq5jNs/W3B5yBeMNuI/AAAAAAAAB4Y/-sL4VK_O_1US-v5NMzAXExP9dxXNgVUVACK4BGAYYCw/s1600/Promise%2BEve%2B1.jpg Promise Eve]] as well as a literal example of FaceOnTheCover.
60	** [[https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_6pzJLtMlns/WtDpR0sQknI/AAAAAAAABpM/-YPSuN4vkOQ0iwrbupx9Jubaqn7Zi-n6ACK4BGAYYCw/s1600/AQUA.jpg AQUA]]
61	* TitleTrack:
62	** ''Raspberry Time'' (before being featured as the B-side to ''Melty Love'')
63	** ''Pure Hearts''
64	* WholesomeCrossdresser: IZAM, to the point that he's mostly well-known for it.

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