Shine Like a Billion Suns
Boom Boom Satellites · 2015
50 min · 12 tracks · techno · Japanese rock
A pulsating blend of rock and electronic textures that captures an ethereal yet grounded sonic landscape.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady pacing with climactic moments ethereal soundscapes for reflection immersive listening for focused sessions
- Context
- 'Shine Like a Billion Suns' is Boom Boom Satellites' first album following the health challenges faced by member Michiyuki Kawashima in 2012. At this point, the duo had already established themselves in the Japanese music scene with a fusion of rock and electronic sounds, but this release marked their return after a significant hiatus, showcasing their resilience and evolution in sound.
- If you like
- techno, Japanese rock
Shine Like a Billion Suns is an album by Boom Boom Satellites, released in 2015. A pulsating blend of rock and electronic textures that captures an ethereal yet grounded sonic landscape. 'Shine Like a Billion Suns' received critical acclaim for its innovative merging of genres, helping to solidify Boom Boom Satellites' influence in the Japanese rock and electronic scenes. The album debuted at number 5 on the Oricon Albums Chart, demonstrating their continued commercial viability and appeal. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Shine Like a Billion Suns sound like?
A pulsating blend of rock and electronic textures that captures an ethereal yet grounded sonic landscape. Rooted in techno and Japanese rock.
What makes Shine Like a Billion Suns by Boom Boom Satellites notable?
'Shine Like a Billion Suns' received critical acclaim for its innovative merging of genres, helping to solidify Boom Boom Satellites' influence in the Japanese rock and electronic scenes. The album debuted at number 5 on the Oricon Albums Chart, demonstrating their continued commercial viability and appeal. 'Shine Like a Billion Suns' is Boom Boom Satellites' first album following the health challenges faced by member Michiyuki Kawashima in 2012. At this point, the duo had already established themselves in the Japanese music scene with a fusion of rock and electronic sounds, but this release marked their return after a significant hiatus, showcasing their resilience and evolution in sound.
Who is Shine Like a Billion Suns for?
Shine Like a Billion Suns works well if you're into steady pacing with climactic moments, ethereal soundscapes for reflection and immersive listening for focused sessions.
How many songs are on Shine Like a Billion Suns?
Shine Like a Billion Suns has 12 tracks, running approximately 50 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 SHINE Standout 5:05
- 2 ONLY BLOOD Standout 4:47
- 3 COMPLICATED 5:08
- 4 A HUNDRED SUNS Standout 4:49
- 5 VANISHING 4:44
- 6 BACK IN BLACK 5:05
- 7 THE MOTH (attracted to the flame) 1:19
- 8 BLIND BIRD 5:54
- 9 OVERCOME 5:15
- 10 STAIN 2:38
- 11 EMERGENCE 5:44
Disc 2
- 1 A HUNDRED SUNS -STEM-
Release Date
February 4, 2015
Artist Origin
Japan
Runtime
50 min 33 sec
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