School Girl Bye Bye cover

School Girl Bye Bye

Number Girl · 1997

46 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock

A chaotic blend of noise rock and melodic hooks, capturing the raw energy of youth and disillusionment.

Top tracks — play these first

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    omoide in my head — This opening track encapsulates the album's spirit with its frenetic energy and introspective lyrics, setting the tone for the rest of the record.
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    センチメンタル過剰 — The song features a compelling juxtaposition of heavy guitar riffs and vulnerable lyrics, highlighting the band's ability to blend aggression with emotional depth.
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    Iggy Pop fan Club — This track serves as a nod to the band's influences while showcasing their unique style through infectious melodies and sharp observations about fandom.
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    我起立唯我一人 — The lengthy closing track showcases ambitious songwriting with its dynamic shifts and poetic introspection, leaving a lasting impression as the album's finale.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

55 /100
Foothills
Higher than 45% of albums we've rated

The album's chaotic energy and melodic hooks create a distinctive sound within the alternative rock genre.

What we noticed

  • Melodic hooks are interspersed with noise elements, often layering vocals and instruments to create a dense soundscape.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 omoide in my head 6:47
  • 2 大あたりの季節 3:05
  • 3 センチメンタル過剰 4:56
  • 4 September Girlfriend 3:24
  • 5 Iggy Pop fan Club 4:18
  • 6 水色革命 4:52
  • 7 渚にて 1:04
  • 8 Summer of California '73 3:01
  • 9 mini grammer 3:54
  • 10 我起立唯我一人 7:40
  • 11 4 track professional 3:29

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