Ray cover

Ray

Bump of Chicken · 2014

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

Lush melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, balancing soaring rock anthems and tender ballads in a captivating journey.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic flow with emotional peaks
  • introspective lyrics for reflection
  • epic anthems for sing-alongs
  • captivating journey through melodies
  • tender ballads for quiet moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • seek instant gratification tracks
  • prefer short, standalone songs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on March 12, 2014, 'Ray' is the sixth studio album by Bump of Chicken, following their commercially successful 2012 album 'Karma.' At this point in their career, Bump of Chicken had established themselves as major figures in the Japanese rock scene, blending alternative and pop rock elements while expanding their musical and lyrical reach.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 WILL 3:48
  • 2 虹を待つ人 3:59
  • 3 ray 5:06
  • 4 サザンクロス 4:12
  • 5 ラストワン 4:42
  • 6 morning glow 4:48
  • 7 ゼロ 6:55
  • 8 トーチ 4:17
  • 9 Smile 8:17
  • 10 firefly 5:28
  • 11 white note 3:22
  • 12 友達の唄 6:14
  • 13 (please) forgive 5:00
  • 14 グッドラック 7:04
  • 15 SHODO 〜書道〜 4:16

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