Pillowface and His Airplane Chronicles cover

Pillowface and His Airplane Chronicles

Steve Aoki · 2008

56 min · 17 tracks · electronica

A frenetic collage of remixed tracks that pulse with electronic energy and club-ready beats.

Why this album works

This album garnered attention for its energetic remixes, showcasing Aoki's ability to blend various genres within electronica. It received positive reviews from critics, helping to cement his reputation in the electronic music community and contributing to the rise of remix culture throughout the late 2000s.
Best for
high-energy party atmosphere short bursts of excitement dynamic mix for dancing
Context
Released in January 2008, 'Pillowface and His Airplane Chronicles' marked Steve Aoki's debut album. At this point, Aoki was establishing himself as a prominent figure in the electronic dance music scene, transitioning from a successful career as a DJ and founder of Dim Mak Records to a recording artist.
Stylistic neighbors
Moby· Jazzanova· Towa Tei

Tracklist

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

  • 1 New Noise Standout 1:53
  • 2 Waters of Nazareth (Erol Alkan’s Durrdurrrr re‐edit) Standout 2:22
  • 3 We Are Rockstars Standout 2:00
  • 4 Element of Danger (MSTRKRFT remix) 3:14
  • 5 Bring It On 3:45
  • 6 Licky (Work It Out) (Herve Goes Low remix) 3:35
  • 7 Shake and Pop 3:10
  • 8 Gravity’s Rainbow (Soulwax remix) 5:04
  • 9 The Boy Who Ran Away (Riton re‐dub) 2:50
  • 10 Boys Wanna Be Her (Weird Science remix) 2:03
  • 11 Fa‐Fa‐Fa 3:30
  • 12 Je veux te voir 3:33
  • 13 Do You Want To (Erol Alkan’s Glam Racket remix) 2:50
  • 14 Wet ’n Wild 2:32
  • 15 Helicopter (Weird Science remix) 4:22
  • 16 D.A.N.C.E. (MSTRKRFT remix) 4:20
  • 17 Low Life (L.A. Riots remix) 5:52

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