Orbital Period
Bump of Chicken · 2007
75 min · 19 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · pop rock
A celestial blend of ethereal melodies and poignant lyrics that resonate deeply with listeners' emotions.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks wave-like pacing for deep reflection celestial melodies for introspective moments
- Context
- Released on December 19, 2007, 'Orbital Period' marked Bump of Chicken's sixth studio album during a phase of significant commercial success following their breakthrough with 'Yggdrasil' in 2004. At this point, the band had solidified their status in the Japanese rock scene, producing a sound that blended alternative rock with pop sensibilities while continuing to experiment with lyrical themes of longing and introspection.
- If you like
- alternative rock, indie rock, pop rock
Orbital Period is an album by Bump of Chicken, released in 2007. A celestial blend of ethereal melodies and poignant lyrics that resonate deeply with listeners' emotions. 'Orbital Period' achieved notable commercial success, debuting at number one on the Oricon Albums Chart and solidifying Bump of Chicken's influence in J-rock. The album's themes and sound have inspired a generation of artists within Japan's indie and alternative music scenes, showcasing the band's ability to blend narrative songwriting with innovative musical arrangements. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Orbital Period sound like?
A celestial blend of ethereal melodies and poignant lyrics that resonate deeply with listeners' emotions. Rooted in alternative rock and indie rock.
What makes Orbital Period by Bump of Chicken notable?
'Orbital Period' achieved notable commercial success, debuting at number one on the Oricon Albums Chart and solidifying Bump of Chicken's influence in J-rock. The album's themes and sound have inspired a generation of artists within Japan's indie and alternative music scenes, showcasing the band's ability to blend narrative songwriting with innovative musical arrangements. Released on December 19, 2007, 'Orbital Period' marked Bump of Chicken's sixth studio album during a phase of significant commercial success following their breakthrough with 'Yggdrasil' in 2004. At this point, the band had solidified their status in the Japanese rock scene, producing a sound that blended alternative rock with pop sensibilities while continuing to experiment with lyrical themes of longing and introspection.
Who is Orbital Period for?
Orbital Period works well if you're into dynamic journey with emotional peaks, wave-like pacing for deep reflection and celestial melodies for introspective moments.
How many songs are on Orbital Period?
Orbital Period has 19 tracks, running approximately 75 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 voyager 1:18
- 2 星の鳥 0:55
- 3 メーデー Standout 5:34
- 4 才悩人応援歌 4:18
- 5 プラネタリウム Standout 5:32
- 6 supernova 6:09
- 7 ハンマーソングと痛みの塔 4:20
- 8 時空かくれんぼ 5:11
- 9 かさぶたぶたぶ 3:58
- 10 花の名 Standout 6:02
- 11 ひとりごと 4:16
- 12 飴玉の唄 5:57
- 13 星の鳥 reprise 0:39
- 14 カルマ 3:29
- 15 arrows 6:21
- 16 涙のふるさと 5:03
- 17 flyby 1:55
- 27 [silence] 0:04
- 28 BELIEVE 4:51
Release Date
December 19, 2007
Artist Origin
Japan
Runtime
75 min 59 sec
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