For the casual listener, A-sides are the main course. However, for the die-hard "Checker-maniac" (as fans were called), the B-sides hold the real magic. Many of these songs were written or composed by the band members themselves. Notably, this collection includes several tracks written by drummer (nicknamed "Kurobee" for his dark, gentle nature), who tragically passed away in August 2004, just one month after this album was released. Tracks like "Blue Pacific" feature his writing, making this album a bittersweet memorial to his talent.
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