White Ash (band)

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White Ash
OriginTokyo, Japan
Genres
Years active2006 (2006)–2017 (2017)
LabelsVAP Inc.
Past members
  • Nobita
  • Yama-san
  • Aya
  • Tsuyoshi
Websitewhiteash.jp

White Ash (ホワイト・アッシュ, Howaito Asshu, stylized in all caps) was a Japanese rock band. Formed in 2006, the quartet was initially a cover band of Arctic Monkeys.[1] Upon its release of the compilation album Love, On December 22, 2016, it was announced that they will disband for the reasons that weren't disclosed.[2] White Ash disbanded in March 2017.[3]

Members[edit]

Instruments adapted from White Ash's official website.[4]

  • Nobita – vocals, guitar
  • Yama-san – guitar
  • Aya – bass
  • Tsuyoshi – drums

Discography[edit]

Albums[edit]

Studio albums[edit]

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales[5]
Oricon Albums Chart
[6] 		Billboard Japan Top Albums Sales
[A] 		Billboard Japan Hot Albums
[B]
Quit or Quiet 21 21 — 11,022
Ciao, Fake Kings
  • Released: December 11, 2013
  • Label: VAP
  • Format: CD, digital download
 23 20 — 10,687
The Dark Black Groove
  • Released: March 4, 2015
  • Label: VAP
  • Format: CD, digital download
 33 39 — 5,323
Spade 3
  • Released: March 16, 2016
  • Label: VAP
  • Format: CD, digital download
 23 19 32 4,062

Compilation albums[edit]

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales[5]
Oricon Albums Chart
[6] 		Billboard Japan Top Albums Sales
[A] 		Billboard Japan Hot Albums
[B]
Love 54 44 78 1,967

Mini-albums[edit]

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales[5]
Oricon Albums Chart
[6] 		Billboard Japan Top Albums Sales
[A] 		Billboard Japan Hot Albums
[B]
On the Other Hand, The Russia Is... — — —
Waltz with Valkyrie
  • Released: July 6, 2011
  • Label: Crux, Roof Top
  • Format: CD, digital download
 157 — — 1,463
Quest
  • Released: August 17, 2016
  • Label: VAP
  • Format: CD, digital download
 20 19 52 3,429

Singles[edit]

Title Year Peak chart positions Sales[5] Album
Oricon Singles Chart
[16] 		Billboard Japan Hot 100
[C]
"Paranoia" 2011 77 — 1,269 Quit or Quiet
"Kiddie" 2012 29 — 3,167
"Would You Be My Valentine?" 2013 20 12 4,815 Non-album single
"Velocity" 39 29 4,107
"Crowds" 28 18 9,905
"Hopes Bright" 2014 26 30 3,961 The Dark Black Groove
"Insight" 2015 34 40 4,602 Spade 3
"Ledger" —

Guest appearances[edit]

List of non-single guest appearances, showing year released and album name
Title Year Album Ref.
"White Ash" 2014 Rock and Sympathy: Tribute to The Pillows [22]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Week references for Billboard Japan Top Albums Sales: Quit or Quiet,[7] Ciao, Fake Kings,[8] The Dark Black Groove,[9] Spade 3,[10] Quest,[11] Love.[12]
  2. ^ a b c Week references for Billboard Japan Hot Albums: Spade 3,[13] Quest,[14] Love,[15]
  3. ^ Week references for Billboard Japan Hot 100: "Would You Be My Valentine?",[17] "Velocity",[18] "Crowds",[19] "Hopes Bright",[20] "Insight/Ledger".[21]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Daisuke, Kikuchi (September 10, 2015). "White Ash provides sludgy soundtrack to 'Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain'". The Japan Times. Nifco. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
  2. ^ "Gatchaman Crowds' White Ash Band Breaks Up in March". Anime News Network. December 23, 2016. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
  3. ^ WHITE ASH、3月に解散. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. December 22, 2016. Retrieved June 1, 2017.
  4. ^ "White Ash – Biography". White Ash (in Japanese). Amuse, Inc. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
  5. ^ a b c d オリコンランキング情報サービス「you大樹」 －CD・ブルーレイ・DVD・書籍・コミック－. Oricon Style (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
  6. ^ a b c WHITE ASHのアルバム売上ランキング. Oricon Style (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
  7. ^ "Billboard Japan Top Albums Sales". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Hankyu Hanshin Holdings. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
  8. ^ "Billboard Japan Top Albums Sales". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Hankyu Hanshin Holdings. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
  9. ^ "Billboard Japan Top Albums Sales". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Hankyu Hanshin Holdings. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
  10. ^ "Billboard Japan Top Albums Sales". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Hankyu Hanshin Holdings. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
  11. ^ "Billboard Japan Top Albums Sales". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Hankyu Hanshin Holdings. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
  12. ^ "Billboard Japan Top Albums Sales". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Hankyu Hanshin Holdings. Retrieved June 1, 2017.
  13. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot Albums". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Hankyu Hanshin Holdings. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
  14. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot Albums". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Hankyu Hanshin Holdings. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
  15. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot Albums". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Hankyu Hanshin Holdings. Retrieved June 1, 2017.
  16. ^ WHITE ASHのシングル売上ランキング. Oricon Style (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
  17. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot 100". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Hankyu Hanshin Holdings. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
  18. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot 100". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Hankyu Hanshin Holdings. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
  19. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot 100". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Hankyu Hanshin Holdings. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
  20. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot 100". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Hankyu Hanshin Holdings. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
  21. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot 100". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Hankyu Hanshin Holdings. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
  22. ^ 祝25周年！the pillowsトリビュート盤に後輩14組参加. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. November 16, 2013. Retrieved December 11, 2016.

External links[edit]

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