9999
The Yellow Monkey · 2019
54 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock
A vibrant blend of alternative rock textures and emotive melodies that encapsulates a journey through love and self-discovery.
Top tracks — play these first
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この恋のかけら — This opening track introduces the album's thematic exploration of love's complexities through lush instrumentation and heartfelt vocals, setting an emotional tone.
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Breaking The Hide — With its punchy rhythm and bold lyrics, this track stands out for its energetic delivery, symbolizing the band's renewed vigor and artistic confidence.
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Horizon — As a reflective and atmospheric piece, this song encapsulates the journey motif present throughout '9999', showcasing the band's ability to blend introspection with expansive soundscapes.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- nostalgic melodies for introspection
- sing-along anthems with friends
- captivating narratives in each track
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced instant gratification
- seek standalone hits over cohesion
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2019, '9999' marked The Yellow Monkey's return after a hiatus since 2016. This album served as a revitalization of their sound and solidified their status within the J-rock scene. It showcased their evolution while still maintaining the essence that garnered them early success in the 1990s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bump of Chicken· Asian Kung-Fu Generation· X Japan
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 この恋のかけら 5:20
- 2 天道虫 3:45
- 3 Love Homme 3:40
- 4 Stars (9999 version) 4:05
- 5 Breaking The Hide 2:55
- 6 ロザーナ 4:44
- 7 Changes Far Away 4:00
- 8 砂の塔 4:43
- 9 Balloon Balloon 4:12
- 10 Horizon 5:06
- 11 Titta Titta 2:51
- 12 ALRIGHT 4:42
- 13 I don't know 4:34
Disc 2
- 1 SELECTION of THE YELLOW MONKEY
- 2 STORY of THE YELLOW MONKEY (another STORY)
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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