The Living Dead
Bump of Chicken · 2000
59 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
A sweeping blend of alternative rock and pop sensibilities enveloped in lush instrumentation and introspective lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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グングニル — This track features an anthemic chorus paired with intricate guitar work, perfectly encapsulating the album's blend of energy and emotional depth.
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Ever lasting lie — With its expansive runtime, this song builds a haunting atmosphere, showcasing the band’s ability to create emotional narratives through music.
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THE LIVING DEAD — The title track serves as a powerful culmination of the album's themes, blending dynamic shifts with poignant lyrics about existence and identity.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- gradual build to emotional climax
- introspective moments for reflection
- haunting melodies that linger
- back-loaded pacing rewards patience
Maybe skip if you
- prefer short, instant gratification
- seek energetic party vibes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified their position in the Japanese music scene after earlier success.
- Career context
- Released on March 25, 2000, The Living Dead marked Bump of Chicken's fourth studio album, following their breakthrough success with The Stormy Night. This album solidified their position in the Japanese music scene, showcasing a matured sound that expanded their lyrical themes and musical complexity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Asian Kung-Fu Generation· Radwimps· The Pillows
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Opening 1:02
- 2 グングニル 3:55
- 3 ベストピクチャー 4:40
- 4 続・くだらない唄 5:12
- 5 ランプ 4:35
- 6 K 3:53
- 7 リリィ 5:34
- 8 Ever lasting lie 8:36
- 9 グロリアスレボリューション 3:12
- 10 Ending 1:14
- 12 [silence] 0:04
- 13 THE LIVING DEAD 17:50
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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