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Cosmonaut

Bump of Chicken · 2010

78 min · 16 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · pop rock

A cosmic blend of soaring melodies and introspective lyrics wrapped in vibrant alternative rock textures.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • gradual build to emotional climax
  • introspective reflections on journeys
  • soaring melodies for deep focus
  • late-night contemplation and dreaming
  • vibrant soundscapes for solitude

Maybe skip if you want

  • need for immediate gratification
  • prefer short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2010, 'Cosmonaut' is Bump of Chicken's sixth studio album, following their commercial success with 'Orbital Period' in 2007. By this time, the band had firmly established themselves in the Japanese rock scene, known for their melodious sound and poetic lyricism. This album continued to showcase their signature style while exploring more expansive themes.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 三ツ星カルテット 2:27
  • 2 R.I.P. 5:32
  • 3 ウェザーリポート 4:03
  • 4 分別奮闘記 3:44
  • 5 モーターサイクル 4:01
  • 6 透明飛行船 4:08
  • 7 魔法の料理 〜君から君へ〜 6:45
  • 8 HAPPY 5:56
  • 9 66号線 4:29
  • 10 セントエルモの火 4:35
  • 11 angel fall 5:33
  • 12 宇宙飛行士への手紙 5:52
  • 13 イノセント 3:40
  • 14 beautiful glider 4:01
  • 18 [silence] 0:04
  • 19 OF COURSE 13:57

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