What does Open Your Box sound like?

A pulsating blend of electronic remixes that transform Yoko Ono's artful pop into vibrant dance floor anthems. Rooted in alternative rock and new wave. Start with "You're the One (Bimbo Jones main mix)".

Is Open Your Box a good place to start with Yoko Ono?

Yes, Open Your Box is recommended as a starting point for new Yoko Ono listeners. A pulsating blend of electronic remixes that transform Yoko Ono's artful pop into vibrant dance floor anthems. Released in 2007, Open Your Box marked Yoko Ono's return to the music scene after a significant hiatus since 2003's Rising. This album showcases her continued evolution as an artist, embracing modern electronic sounds while revisiting her classic works through the lens of contemporary remix culture.

Who is Open Your Box for?

Open Your Box works well if you're into dance floor energy surges, wave-like pacing for movement and dynamic rhythm with peaks.

How many songs are on Open Your Box?

Open Your Box has 14 tracks, running approximately 72 minutes.

Open Your Box

Yoko Ono · 2007

72 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock

A pulsating blend of electronic remixes that transform Yoko Ono's artful pop into vibrant dance floor anthems.

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Top tracks — play these first

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You're the One (Bimbo Jones main mix) Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Walking on Thin Ice (Felix da Housecat’s tribute mix) — This track stands out for its tribute to John Lennon, blending haunting vocals with a hypnotic beat that exemplifies the album's fusion of past and present.
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Everyman Everywoman (Basement Jaxx classic mix) — The remix transforms the original into a euphoric anthem that resonates with themes of inclusivity and shared humanity, emblematic of Ono's artistic vision.
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Open Your Box (Orange Factory club mix) — This title track powerfully encapsulates the album’s spirit with its driving rhythm and bold lyrics, urging listeners to embrace openness and acceptance.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

dance floor energy surges
wave-like pacing for movement
dynamic rhythm with peaks
club remix enjoyment with friends
avant-garde twists on classics

Maybe skip if you

prefer straightforward, linear tracks
seek quiet, reflective moments

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Experimental — Integrates electronic remixes, showcasing a departure from her established sound.
Themes: club culture· John Lennon tribute
Moods: Energetic· Anthemic
Career context: Released in 2007, Open Your Box marked Yoko Ono's return to the music scene after a significant hiatus since 2003's Rising. This album showcases her continued evolution as an artist, embracing modern electronic sounds while revisiting her classic works through the lens of contemporary remix culture.
Stylistic neighbors: Laurie Anderson· Stereolab· Animal Collective

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Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

Everyman Everywoman (Basement Jaxx classic mix)

The song shifts from individual perspectives to a collective call for unity, emphasizing shared experiences and connections among people.

This structural choice enhances the sense of community within the lyrics, reinforcing Ono's ongoing message of inclusion and understanding in a diverse world.