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'''Hi-Standard''' was a punk revival band formed in [[1991]] by [[Ken Yokoyama]], [[Akihiro Nanba]] and [[Akira Tsuneoka]]. Their eclectic and melodic approach to songwriting has gained them a huge following the world over. Hi-Standard mixes catchy melodies with speed and energy. They have a sound totally of their own and their influences are wide ranging. Hi-Standard have done a number of punk covers of American [[1970]]s and 80s hits.

The band made a name for itself in [[1992]] when they released [[Growing Up on Toy's Factory Records]]. [[Fat Wreck Chords]] owner [[Fat Mike]] licensed the album to his own label for sale in America. The band toured heavily in promotion and released a string of singles, including one split single with fellow Fat recording artists [[WIZO]].
In [[1997]], Hi-Standard released [[Angry Fist]], their second full-length album. Much of 1997 and [[1998]] was spent touring America with [[NOFX]] and [[Jersey]]. In early [[1999]], they produced their third album, [[Making the Road]], and two years later released the [[EP Love Is a Battlefield]].

Making the Road sparked sold out [[Japanese]] shows and US and European tours with punk bands such as NOFX, WIZO, and [[No Use for a Name]].

In [[2000]], Yokoyama began working on other projects, including [[BBQ Chickens]] and [[Ken Band]].

== Members ==

* '''Vocals/Guitar''': Ken Yokoyama
* '''Vocals/Bass''': Akihiro Nanba
* '''Drums''': Akira Tsuneoka

== Discography ==

* Growing Up (1996)
* Angry Fist (1997)
* Making the Road (1999)
* Love Is a Battlefield (EP) (2001)
* Last of Sunny Day (2000)

[[Category:Japanese Bands]]

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