Matataku Hoshi no Shita de
Porno Graffitti · 2013
15 min · 4 tracks · J-pop
A vibrant blend of J-pop and alternative rock, infused with emotional lyrics and catchy melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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瞬く星の下で — This track serves as the album's centerpiece, showcasing an infectious melody paired with reflective lyrics about hope and connection under the stars.
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極上ランディング — With its upbeat rhythm and polished production, this song illustrates the band’s knack for creating feel-good tracks that resonate with listeners’ aspirations.
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むかいあわせ — This song stands out with its introspective lyrics and emotional depth, reflecting on relationships and personal growth through its engaging narrative.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The single showcases catchy melodies and solid production but lacks depth for lasting engagement.
What we noticed
- The first track opens with a bright guitar riff that sets an upbeat tempo, which is maintained through the second track before shifting to a more reflective tone in the third.
- The lead single features a chorus that repeats multiple times, emphasizing its catchiness and accessibility.
- The final track is an alternate version of the lead single, which offers a different arrangement but retains the core melody.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — The single showcases the band's catchy style, resonating with dedicated fans.
- Themes
- hopeful stargazing· Japanese summer nights· introspective relationships
- Career context
- By the time 'Matataku Hoshi no Shita de' was released in 2013, Porno Graffitti had established themselves as a notable force in Japanese pop-rock since their debut in 1999. This album arrived after their successful 2012 release 'Sora ni Utaeba', continuing their evolution in sound and lyricism while maintaining a strong fanbase.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bump of Chicken· Asian Kung-Fu Generation· Flow
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 瞬く星の下で 3:50
- 2 極上ランディング 4:14
- 3 むかいあわせ 5:56
- 4 瞬く星の下で <アニメVer.> 1:33
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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