Supermarket Fantasy
Mr. Children · 2008
69 min · 14 tracks · pop rock · progressive rock · power pop
Melodic pop rock intertwines with introspective lyrics, creating a reflective soundscape of modern life and relationships.
Why this album works
The album debuted at number one on the Oricon charts and marked a significant moment in Mr. Children's career as it solidified their status as one of Japan's leading pop-rock bands. Its exploration of contemporary themes resonated widely, contributing to its critical acclaim and strong sales performance within the Japanese music industry.
- Best for
- steady pacing for reflective moments gradual peaks rewarding deep listening introspective lyrics for personal connection
- Context
- By the time 'Supermarket Fantasy' was released in December 2008, Mr. Children was already a well-established band in Japan, having enjoyed significant commercial success since their debut in 1992. This album followed their critically acclaimed release 'Home' from 2007, showcasing their continued evolution as songwriters and musicians while maintaining their core sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Eufonius· Puffy AmiYumi· TUBE
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 終末のコンフィデンスソング 5:11
- 2 HANABI Standout 5:43
- 3 エソラ Standout 5:06
- 4 声 4:17
- 5 少年 5:38
- 6 旅立ちの唄 5:37
- 7 口がすべって 4:13
- 8 水上バス 5:05
- 9 東京 4:37
- 10 ロックンロール 3:31
- 11 羊、吠える 4:40
- 12 風と星とメビウスの輪 5:17
- 13 GIFT Standout 5:44
- 14 花の匂い 5:11
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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