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Released 18 years ago this June

Present from You

Bump of Chicken · 2008

74 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · pop rock

Ethereal melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a reflective soundscape that captures life's fleeting moments.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • reflective soundscape for introspection
  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • ethereal melodies for quiet moments
  • wave-like pacing with varied intensity

Maybe skip if you want

  • seek instant gratification
  • prefer standalone singles

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Present from You' was released in 2008, Bump of Chicken had established themselves as a prominent force in Japanese rock, following their breakthrough album 'Yggdrasill' in 2004. This album came during a phase of continued commercial success and artistic exploration, solidifying their reputation with both long-time fans and new listeners alike.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 ラフ・メイカー 3:48
  • 2 バイバイサンキュー 5:03
  • 3 彼女と星の椅子 3:40
  • 4 ホリデイ 3:27
  • 5 Ever lasting lie (Acoustic Version) 8:39
  • 6 睡眠時間 4:39
  • 7 夢の飼い主 4:48
  • 8 スノースマイル ~ringing version~ 5:49
  • 9 銀河鉄道 6:36
  • 10 真っ赤な空を見ただろうか 4:00
  • 11 東京賛歌 3:53
  • 12 ガラスのブルース (28 years round) 8:13
  • 13 プレゼント 4:52
  • 27 [silence] 0:04
  • 28 BELIEVE デモテープ編 6:22

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