Released on , via the Triad label, Casanova Snake was Thee Michelle Gun Elephant’s fifth studio album. It arrived at a pivotal time for the band, following the success of their 1998 album Gear Blues and just before their commercial peak. The album was recorded with an aggressive, high-energy approach, resulting in what many fans consider the “hardest” and most “masculine” album in the band’s discography.
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: Locked down complex, driving basslines that formed the thick muscular skeleton of every track.
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Includes fan favorites like "GT400," "Revolver Junkies," and "Dust Bunny Baby". Legacy and Physical Editions
Live performance videos from 2000–2001 often showcase the band's unparalleled energy.
Casanova, intrigued by the challenge and the promise of the exclusive adventure, agreed to join Thee Michelle. Together, they set out under the light of the full moon, armed with the vintage revolver. As they approached the elephants' territory, Casanova couldn't help but feel a rush of adrenaline. Thee Michelle moved with a quiet confidence, her steps light on the forest floor. Released on , via the Triad label, Casanova
The exclusive reissue is a 180g heavyweight vinyl 2LP set that was released on August 1, 2025 . This is not a standard re-pressing; it is a truly exclusive product designed for audiophiles and collectors. The records are cut from the latest remaster of the original tapes, ensuring the highest possible sound quality.
Tragically, the story of Thee Michelle Gun Elephant is one marked by loss. The band dissolved in 2003 after a legendary final performance at the Fuji Rock Festival. The possibility of a reunion was permanently closed with the untimely passing of guitarist Abe Futoshi in 2009, followed by the heartbreaking loss of frontman Chiba Yusuke in 2023.
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The 30th-anniversary edition of CASANOVA SNAKE presents the album's full, exhilarating tracklist across four sides of vinyl:
Released in 2000, Casanova Snake caught TMGE at their absolute peak. While their previous records were blistering bursts of punk-infused pub rock, Casanova Snake introduced a darker, sleeker, and more sophisticated edge—without losing the "machine gun" guitar style of the late, great .