Shonen Knife announce new album 'Our Best Place'

Japanese pop punk act Shonen Knife will unveil their first studio album in almost three years next month.

Announced today, Our Best Place will be released on February 15 via Good Charamel Records. This is the follow-up to the band’s 2019 studio album Sweet Candy Power. The 10-track album will include a re-recorded version of “Girl’s Rock,” which was originally on Loft Records' 2003 compilation Girls L.T.D - Girls Like To Dance. The release will also feature a cover of "Just A Smile" from Scottish rock band Pilot.

The CD version of the album will include the bonus tracks "Nice Day 60's Mix", "The Story of Baumkuchen" (Japanese Version – “Baumkuchen no Hanashi”), and "Girl's Rock" (2023 Japanese Version)."

Shonen Knife will be busy touring in Europe in March. Tour dates and tickets can be found here.

Our Best Place tracklisting

1. MUJINTO Rock

2. Nice Day

3. The Story of Baumkuchen

4. Vamos Taquitos

5. Spicy Veggie Curry

6. Girl's Rock (2023 Version)

7. Afternoon Tea

8. Ocean Sunfish

9. Better

10. Just a Smile

CD ONLY Bonus Tracks

11. Nice Day (60's Mix)

12. The Story of Baumkuchen (Japanese Version – “Baumkuchen no Hanashi”)

13. Girl's Rock (2023 Japanese Version)