Another Morning, Another Pillows
The Pillows · 2002
69 min · 20 tracks · alternative rock
Energetic melodies collide with introspective lyrics, creating a vibrant yet contemplative soundscape that captures youthful exuberance.
Top tracks — play these first
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She is perfect Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Wonderful Sight — This track encapsulates the album's uplifting energy with its catchy chorus and vibrant instrumentation, making it a standout highlight.
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Skeleton Liar — Exploring themes of deception through playful lyrics, this track showcases the band's knack for blending humor with relatable storytelling.
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STALKER GOES TO BABYLON — With its darker undertones and complex arrangement, this song represents the album's thematic depth while still delivering an infectious melody.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends energetic melodies with introspective lyrics, showcasing solid songwriting but uneven pacing.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a high energy level with upbeat tempos, while the second half introduces slower tracks that create a reflective atmosphere.
- Many songs feature layered guitar melodies that intertwine with rhythmic bass lines, enhancing the dynamic sound.
- Lyrically, the album oscillates between light-hearted themes and deeper introspection, often within the same song.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical lyrics with youthful energy
- dynamic flow with varied pacing
- for lively afternoon hangs
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, contemplative music
- seek long, immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — The album is well-received and showcases the band's blend of catchy hooks and introspective lyrics.
- Career context
- Released in 2002, Another Morning, Another Pillows marked The Pillows' continued evolution in the Japanese alternative rock scene after their breakthrough album, Happy Bivouac. At this point, they had established a solid fanbase and were transitioning into a more polished sound while maintaining their signature melodic approach.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Asian Kung-Fu Generation· Bump of Chicken· Radwimps
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 She is perfect Start here 3:31
- 2 Wonderful Sight 3:00
- 3 Sleepy Head 3:03
- 4 Yellow beans 3:14
- 5 Skeleton Liar 3:20
- 6 Nightmare 1:42
- 7 Come Down 2:10
- 8 Lesser hamster in blue 3:30
- 9 Ninny 3:28
- 10 Subhuman 3:51
Disc 2
- 1 We have a theme song 2:44
- 2 Going Down 3:35
- 3 Spiky Goose 3:00
- 4 Scent of sweet 3:13
- 5 Curly Rudy 2:59
- 6 STALKER GOES TO BABYLON 4:06
- 7 cherry 3:56
- 8 Plastic Flower 4:11
- 9 Beautiful Picture 6:03
- 10 I want to live like that 4:53
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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