What makes Big When Far, Small When Close by eX-Girl notable?

'Big When Far, Small When Close' received critical acclaim for its innovative approach to pop music, helping to solidify eX-Girl's influence in the underground Japanese music scene. The album's unique sound and artistic vision contributed to a growing interest in genre-defying music coming from Japan during the early 2000s. Released in 2000, 'Big When Far, Small When Close' is eX-Girl's third album, following their previous work 'Kamikaze Girls'. At this point in their career, the band had established a distinctive sound that combined playful pop with experimental elements, continuing to push boundaries within the Japanese music scene.