History
They were originally known as Sportfuck, and in 2001 released their first self-titled EP. Following that release, the band changed their name to Asobi Seksu, from the Japanese 遊びセックス (asobi sekkusu), "play sex." Their full length self-titled debut album followed in May 2004. They regrouped with a new rhythm section for their second album, Citrus, which was recorded in Gigantic Studios, New York City, with producer Chris Zane and released in 2006 by Friendly Fire. One Little Indian Records signed the band in Europe and re-released the band's first album and the follow-up Citrus in 2007. In early 2009, the band released their third studio album Hush. The album was released to generally positive reviews, with many critics citing a shift in the band's shoegaze direction to a more mellow, dream pop sound.
In May 2009, Yuki Chikudate released a single with Pocket called "Sampo." The track included remixes by Mux Mool, Blue Eyes, and Craig Wedren. In November 2009, a tour-only CD retitled Rewolf, featuring newly recorded acoustic versions of the band's back catalog, was released worldwide.
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