Kurihara and Kubo would sometimes refer to themselves as Jun and Kazmi "de Nelorie" ("of the Nelories"), in the spirit of the fraternal ties between the Ramones. Their first album, Mellow Yellow Fellow Nelories, was released while the duo was in college, and received praise in Japan.
Kurihara and Kubo would occasionally refer to themselves as Jun and Kazmi "de Nelorie" ("of the Nelories"), reflecting their affinity with the Ramones' fraternal ties. Their debut album, Mellow Yellow Fellow Nelories, was released during their college years, and garnered recognition in Japan.