Onobox
Yoko Ono · 1992
388 min · 105 tracks · alternative rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of experimental pop and avant-garde sounds that defies conventional structure and explores deep emotional themes.
Top tracks — play these first
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No Bed for Beatle John Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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O’ Wind (Body Is the Scar of Your Mind) — This track exemplifies Ono's use of evocative imagery and abstract soundscapes, reflecting on the interplay between body and mind with haunting vocals.
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Mind Holes — With its compelling rhythmic structure and layered vocals, this track encapsulates Ono's unique ability to merge avant-garde sensibilities with pop accessibility.
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Greenfield Morning I Pushed an Empty Baby Carriage All Over the City — This song stands out for its poignant exploration of urban desolation and motherhood, accentuated by Ono's distinctive vocal delivery and atmospheric instrumentation.
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Don’t Worry Kyoko — A powerful anthem showcasing Ono's raw emotional expression, this track blends rock influences with political undertones, emphasizing themes of resilience.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic flow with varied intensity
- kaleidoscopic sound exploration
- socio-political commentary reflections
- patient listening for emotional depth
- immersive two-halves experience
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone tracks only
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Explores unconventional sounds and structures, showcasing a departure from her earlier work.
- Themes
- motherhood struggles· avant-garde expression
- Moods
- Introspective· Dreamy
- Career context
- When Yoko Ono released Onobox in January 1992, she was experiencing a resurgence in her artistic output following the late 1980s. This album came after her return to music with 1981's Season of Glass, marking a period where she sought to redefine her identity as an artist outside the shadow of John Lennon.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Laurie Anderson· Stereolab· Animal Collective
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Why
The narrative shifts from introspective questioning to a direct confrontation with societal expectations, capturing a sense of urgency and frustration.
This structural pivot amplifies the emotional weight of the lyrics, providing a stark contrast between personal anguish and broader social critique.
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 No Bed for Beatle John Start here 2:00
- 2 Mind Holes 2:45
- 3 O’ Wind (Body Is the Scar of Your Mind) 5:24
- 4 Why 5:30
- 5 Why Not 9:55
- 6 Greenfield Morning I Pushed an Empty Baby Carriage All Over the City 5:36
- 7 Touch Me 4:23
- 8 Paper Shoes 3:45
- 9 Mind Train 3:56
- 10 Open Your Box 3:32
- 11 Toilet Piece / Unknown 0:31
- 12 Don’t Worry Kyoko 4:53
- 13 Telephone Piece 0:30
- 14 Midsummer New York 2:16
- 15 The Path 5:43
- 16 Don’t Count the Waves 3:54
- 17 Head Play (Medley of You - Airmale - Fly) 2:33
- 18 Is Winter Here to Stay? 4:20
Disc 2
- 1 Yang Yang 3:48
- 2 Death of Samantha 5:05
- 3 What Did I Do! 3:50
- 4 Approximately Infinite Universe 3:19
- 5 What a Bastard the World Is 4:36
- 6 Catman (The Rosies Are Coming) 5:44
- 7 I Want My Love to Rest Tonight 5:09
- 8 Shiranakatta (I Didn’t Know) 3:09
- 9 Peter the Dealer 4:58
- 10 I Felt Like Smashing My Face in a Clear Glass Window 4:08
- 11 Winter Song 3:38
- 12 Kite Song 3:09
- 13 Now or Never 3:45
- 14 What a Mess 2:42
- 15 I Have a Woman Inside My Soul 5:05
- 16 Move on Fast 3:42
- 17 Looking Over From My Hotel Window 3:29
- 18 Waiting for the Sunrise 2:33
Disc 3
- 1 Growing Pain 3:51
- 2 Yellow Girl (Stand by for Life) 3:16
- 3 Coffin Car 3:32
- 4 Warrior Woman 5:01
- 5 Woman of Salem 3:31
- 6 Run Run Run 5:09
- 7 If Only 3:25
- 8 A Thousand Times Yes 3:02
- 9 Straight Talk 2:59
- 10 Angry Young Woman 3:53
- 11 Potbelly Rocker 2:43
- 12 She Hits Back 4:04
- 13 Men, Men, Men 4:02
- 14 Woman Power 5:37
- 15 It’s Been Very Hard 5:57
- 16 Mildred, Mildred 2:57
- 17 Left Turn’s the Right Turn 2:10
Disc 4
- 1 Walking on Thin Ice 6:01
- 2 Kiss Kiss Kiss 2:40
- 3 Give Me Something 1:34
- 4 I’m Moving On 2:21
- 5 Yes, I’m Your Angel 3:35
- 6 Beautiful Boys 2:52
- 7 Open Your Soul to Me 3:45
- 8 Every Man Has a Woman Who Loves Him 4:03
- 9 Hard Times Are Over 3:20
- 10 Don’t Be Scared 4:35
- 11 Sleepless Night 3:52
- 12 O’ Sanity 1:05
- 13 Your Hands 3:13
- 14 Let Me Count the Ways 3:03
- 15 Forgive Me, My Love 3:11
- 16 You’re the One 4:34
- 17 There’s No Goodbye 1:57
- 18 Have You Seen a Horizon Lately 2:02
Disc 5
- 1 I Don’t Know Why 4:20
- 2 Mindweaver 4:22
- 3 Even When You’re Far Away 5:21
- 4 Nobody Sees Me Like You Do 3:33
- 5 Silver Horse 3:03
- 6 No No No 2:46
- 7 Toy Boat 3:31
- 8 She Gets Down on Her Knees 4:10
- 9 Extension 33 2:44
- 10 Never Say Goodbye 4:01
- 11 Spec of Dust 3:31
- 12 My Man 3:59
- 13 It’s Alright 4:20
- 14 Let the Tears Dry 3:29
- 15 Dream Love 4:47
- 16 Hell in Paradise 3:39
- 17 I Love, Earth 2:41
- 18 In Cape Clear 4:53
- 19 Goodbye Sadness 3:50
Disc 6
- 1 A Story 2:38
- 2 Loneliness 3:33
- 3 Will You Touch Me 2:39
- 4 Dogtown 3:32
- 5 It Happened 3:52
- 6 Tomorrow May Never Come 2:52
- 7 Winter Friend 3:17
- 8 Heartburn Stew 2:09
- 9 Yes, I’m a Witch 3:11
- 10 Yume o Moto 3:45
- 11 Ooh 4:00
- 12 Namyohorengekyo 2:42
- 13 We’re All Water 3:41
- 14 Joseijoi Banzai 3:33
- 15 Sisters, O Sisters 3:46
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Strange Angels
Laurie Anderson
Explores avant-garde soundscapes and emotional themes with a similar experimental pop approach.
Emperor Tomato Ketchup
Stereolab
Shares a playful yet complex sonic palette blending pop, electronic elements, and abstract lyrical themes.
The Dreaming
Kate Bush
Utilizes avant-garde structures and deep emotional narratives, echoing Ono's innovative artistic spirit.
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