What does Rising sound like?

A fusion of punk energy and avant-garde experimentation, blending raw emotion with electronic textures. Rooted in alternative rock and new wave. Start with "Warzone".

Is Rising a good place to start with Yoko Ono?

Yes, Rising is recommended as a starting point for new Yoko Ono listeners. A fusion of punk energy and avant-garde experimentation, blending raw emotion with electronic textures. By the time 'Rising' was released in 1996, Yoko Ono had already established herself as a pioneering figure in both art and music. This album came nearly a decade after her previous release, 'Starpeace,' marking a significant return to recording that revitalized her presence in the music industry during a period of cultural reflection on her earlier work.

Rising works well if you're into dynamic journey with emotional peaks, introspective reflections on urgency and engaging narratives that unfold gradually.

How many songs are on Rising?

Rising has 13 tracks, running approximately 59 minutes.

Released 30 years ago

Rising

Yoko Ono · 1996

59 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock

A fusion of punk energy and avant-garde experimentation, blending raw emotion with electronic textures.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Warzone Start here — Opening with stark instrumentation and urgent vocals, this track sets a confrontational tone that tackles themes of conflict and human struggle head-on.
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I'm Dying — The emotional weight of this song is amplified by Ono's haunting delivery, reflecting vulnerability while addressing mortality and existential fears.
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Rising — This epic closing track encapsulates the album's central themes, using repetition and layered soundscapes to evoke a sense of hope amid chaos.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

dynamic journey with emotional peaks
introspective reflections on urgency
engaging narratives that unfold gradually
headphone detail in vibrant soundscapes

Maybe skip if you

dislike extended, meditative tracks
prefer straightforward, predictable rhythms

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Critical Peak — Bold exploration of themes and critical acclaim mark it as an artistic high point.
Themes: human struggle· conflict zones
Moods: Uplifting· Introspective
Career context: By the time 'Rising' was released in 1996, Yoko Ono had already established herself as a pioneering figure in both art and music. This album came nearly a decade after her previous release, 'Starpeace,' marking a significant return to recording that revitalized her presence in the music industry during a period of cultural reflection on her earlier work.
Stylistic neighbors: Laurie Anderson· Stereolab· Animal Collective