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July 1997 The history of smorgas comes to phase 1, when the leader of the group, Ainee confirms with Makoto Kawabe(bass) and Yuko Araki(drums) to start the band. November 1997 MC Raimon and Sensho1500(guitar) join in and the current line-up is complete. December 1998 Megaforce's sub-label, Super Paranoia releases an omunibus album, "Spanking Brain Army Volume 2" and smorgas is featured on the first track. February 1999 From Super Paranoia, smorgas releases first mini-album, "smorgas." May 1999 Super Paranoia releases the vinyl version of "smorgas." August 1999 Super Paranoia releases the split single, "In Junction," and the second half of the CD is shared with Mousouzoku, another Japanese group. October 1999 Super Paranoia releases the vinyl version of "In Junction." July 1st, 2000 Vybe Music releases first full album, "questionary" and the majority of independent charts throughout Japan feature the debut release, which surprises major labels. August 2000 First nationwide tour is baptized, "smoke foot stamp" and played in 16 different cities in Japan. November 18th, 2000 The vinyl version of the album, "questionary" is released along with remix of "waiburn" by Yuka Honda (Cibo Matto). The limited edition, of only 1000 presses was sold out in few days. February 7th, 2001 From the major label, For Life, the single "Gondowana eno Tabi" is released. |