Pantomime cover

Pantomime

The Pillows · 1990

22 min · 5 tracks · alternative rock · symphonic rock

A vibrant fusion of alternative and symphonic rock, blending catchy melodies with intricate arrangements.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • front-loaded energetic listening
  • gradual build towards resolution
  • catchy melodies with intricate arrangements
  • short bursts of vibrant energy

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer long, sprawling albums
  • seek immediate gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1990, 'Pantomime' marked The Pillows' fifth studio album, coming shortly after their breakthrough with 'Little Baka.' At this point, they were solidifying their unique sound in the Japanese rock scene, which was beginning to embrace alternative influences.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 STAND UP AND GO 5:00
  • 2 夢のような約束は・・・ 4:17
  • 3 RAZORLIKE BLUE 3:26
  • 4 パントマイム 6:32
  • 5 エネルギー 3:15

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