Rock Stock & Too Smoking the Pillows
The Pillows · 2009
59 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock
A vibrant mix of alternative and symphonic rock, layered with catchy melodies and energetic performances that define The Pillows' style.
Top tracks — play these first
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1989 Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Ride on shooting star — This track encapsulates The Pillows' upbeat energy and melodic prowess, serving as an anthem that reflects their distinctive sound and charm.
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Funny Bunny (Rock Stock version) — A reimagined classic, this version enhances the original's playful spirit with richer instrumentation, demonstrating the band's growth over the years.
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ハイブリッド レインボウ — Blending various musical styles, this song showcases The Pillows' ability to innovate while retaining their core identity, making it a standout track.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with varied pacing
- youthful exuberance throughout sessions
- introspective moments amidst energy
- for late-night drives
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- dislike introspective lyrical themes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — First album after a hiatus, revitalizing the band's presence with new and re-recorded tracks.
- Career context
- Released in 2009, Rock Stock & Too Smoking the Pillows marks a significant moment in The Pillows' career as their first album after a brief hiatus. This album features re-recorded versions of previous hits alongside new material, showcasing their evolution while maintaining the signature sound that gained them popularity in the late '90s and early 2000s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Asian Kung-Fu Generation· Bump of Chicken· Radwimps
Tracklist
- 1 1989 Start here 6:45
- 2 サリバンになりたい (Rock Stock version) 4:14
- 3 New Animal 3:47
- 4 スケアクロウ 4:34
- 5 プロポーズ 3:26
- 6 Ride on shooting star 2:22
- 7 Mr.Droopy 2:59
- 8 Ladybird girl 3:55
- 9 Tokyo Bambi 4:42
- 10 Funny Bunny (Rock Stock version) 3:26
- 11 ONE LIFE (Rock Stock version) 4:19
- 12 ハイブリッド レインボウ 4:01
- 13 ストレンジ カメレオン (Rock Stock version) 6:06
- 14 Swanky Street (Rock Stock version) 4:49
If this landed
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