On June 2, the group released the video for the song “A-L-I-E-N”, but as a prank, they placed it on a randomly relocating URL, so page visitors would only have one chance of seeing the video. The video for the album’s title track, “Yoshū Fukushū”, was released on July 26, 2013. The song “Benjo Sandal Dance” (Toilet Sandal Dance) had been used in a Stride gum commercial as well as the theme song for the Japanese release of Kick-Ass 2 , featuring the band in full special effects makeup as early primates. In keeping with the band’s quirky aesthetic, the song “Benjo Sandal Dance” lyrically references Maximum the Ryokun’s habit of wearing toilet sandals , traditionally strictly only for wearing in the bathroom, at all times. As referenced in the song’s lyrics, as well as their FAQ, he exclusively wears toilet sandals sold under the brand name VIC, made by Nishibe Chemical Co. Ltd. Dunhill. In September, the band announced a special merchandise package, including a T-shirt and limited edition VIC sandals with the Maximum the Hormone logo stamped on the heel.
Released video for ‘A-L-I-E-N’
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