Is My Foot a good place to start with The Pillows?

Yes, My Foot is recommended as a starting point for new The Pillows listeners. Energetic hooks and vibrant melodies collide with introspective lyrics in a blend of alternative and symphonic rock. Released on January 12, 2006, 'My Foot' is The Pillows' tenth studio album, showcasing their established sound after gaining popularity from earlier works like 'Happy Bivouac'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their status in the J-Rock scene, building on their cult following from anime soundtracks.

My Foot works well if you're into steady mid-tempo flow throughout, celebratory youthful exuberance and introspective moments of reflection.

How many songs are on My Foot?

My Foot has 11 tracks, running approximately 41 minutes.

Released 20 years ago

My Foot

The Pillows · 2006

41 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock

Energetic hooks and vibrant melodies collide with introspective lyrics in a blend of alternative and symphonic rock.

Spotify Apple Music

YouTube Music YouTube Deezer Bandcamp SoundCloud

Own it: Amazon eBay

Top tracks — play these first

→
MY FOOT Start here — This title track encapsulates the album's spirit with its catchy chorus and energetic instrumentation, setting the tone for the entire record.
→
SO LONG UNIVERSE — A standout for its reflective lyrics and atmospheric build-up, this track showcases the band's ability to combine emotional depth with dynamic soundscapes.
→
ROCK'N'ROLL SINNERS — With driving rhythms and anthemic lyrics, this track exemplifies The Pillows' fusion of rock energy and lyrical storytelling, resonating with themes of rebellion.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

59 /100

Treeline

Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album balances energetic hooks with introspective lyrics, showcasing solid craftsmanship and thematic depth.

What we noticed

The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with driving rhythms, while the second half shifts to more introspective melodies and slower tempos.
Several songs incorporate orchestral elements, particularly in the arrangements, adding a symphonic layer to the alternative rock sound.
The lyrics often explore themes of self-reflection and existentialism, contrasting with the upbeat instrumentation.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 4/10

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

steady mid-tempo flow throughout
celebratory youthful exuberance
introspective moments of reflection
for afternoon drives

Maybe skip if you

prefer fast-paced, energetic tracks
seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — Debuted at number 5 on the Oricon charts, reflecting significant commercial success.
Themes: J-Rock anthems· cosmic reflections· rebellious youth
Career context: Released on January 12, 2006, 'My Foot' is The Pillows' tenth studio album, showcasing their established sound after gaining popularity from earlier works like 'Happy Bivouac'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their status in the J-Rock scene, building on their cult following from anime soundtracks.
Stylistic neighbors: Asian Kung-Fu Generation· Bump of Chicken· Radwimps