Mean Machine (band)

Mean Machine is an all-girl Japanese rock band. In 1998, Mean Machine was started by Chara and Chiwaki, choosing the themes "have fun", "cute with pheromones", and "play an instrument you never have before" to guide their band, and friends to join as members. Mean Machine starred in the Tower Records "No Music, No Life" advertising campaign, and debuted in 2001.

Mean Machine
OriginJapan
GenresRock
Years active2001
LabelsEpic
Associated actsJudy and Mary, The Thrill
WebsiteOfficial Epic/Sony website (in Japanese)
Past membersAyumi Ito, Chara, Chiwaki, Yukari, Yuki

Members

Name Role Profession Notes
Ayumi
伊藤歩
Romaji: Ayumi Ito
Vocalist, lyricistActressCo-starred with Chara in Shunji Iwai's "Swallowtail Butterfly" as Ageha, winning her the Japanese Academy Award for best new actress and best supporting actress.
CHIWAKI
ちわきまゆみ
Romaji: Mayumi Chiwaki
Guitarist, songwriterMusician, DJDebuted with "Good Morning, I Love You" in 1985.
YUKARIEBassist, songwriterMusicianTenor sax for The Thrill. Debuted with "A MILLION DOLLAR BAND THE THRILL" in 1992.
Yuki (有希)
磯谷有希
Romaji: Yuki Isoya
Drummer, songwriterSolo artistEx-Judy and Mary vocalist, current successful solo artist. Debuted in 1993 with "POWER OF LOVE".
Chara
佐藤美和
Romaji: Miwa Sato
Drummer, songwriterSolo artistImmensely popular pop artist. Debuted with "Heaven" 1991.

Discography

Albums

Year Album Information Chart positions
2001 Cream

  • Released: 14 November 2001
  • Label: Epic Records (ESCL-2270)
  • Formats: CD, digital download

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Singles

Release Title Oricon
singles
charts
CDTV music
video charts
Album
2001 Sūhā (スーハー) 18 18 Cream
Knock on You 38 41
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