Thumpx
Porno Graffitti · 2005
62 min · 14 tracks · J-pop
Energetic guitar riffs blend with catchy pop melodies, creating a vibrant and eclectic mix that defines J-pop's alternative rock landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Ouch!! Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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ネオメロドラマティック — This track embodies the album's energetic spirit with its infectious chorus and dynamic instrumentation, showcasing the band's signature blend of rock and pop.
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東京ランドスケープ — The song paints a vivid picture of urban life in Tokyo, combining poetic lyrics with an upbeat melody that resonates with listeners' experiences.
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社員 on the beach — This track offers a playful contrast to the more serious themes of the album, incorporating humor and lightheartedness while maintaining a catchy hook.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo engagement
- catchy hooks for sing-alongs
- vibrant energy for gatherings
- emotional storytelling throughout
- for afternoon drives
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced tracks
- seek minimalistic soundscapes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Solid entry in their catalog, well-received and beloved by dedicated fans.
- Themes
- Tokyo urban life· playful beach humor· infectious pop energy
- Career context
- Thumpx is Porno Graffitti's fifth studio album, released in 2005 during a period of increased popularity following their breakout success in the late 1990s. The band had established themselves as a key player in the J-pop scene, building on the momentum of previous hits and evolving their sound with this release. This album continued to showcase their ability to fuse rock with pop sensibilities.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bump of Chicken· Asian Kung-Fu Generation· Flow
Tracklist
- 1 Ouch!! Start here 3:59
- 2 ネオメロドラマティック 3:53
- 3 東京ランドスケープ 5:06
- 4 We Love Us 4:36
- 5 黄昏ロマンス 4:52
- 6 Twilight,トワイライト 4:56
- 7 ROLL 4:49
- 8 シスター 4:13
- 9 ドリーマー 4:27
- 10 社員 on the beach 4:17
- 11 プッシュプレイ 4:05
- 12 うたかた 4:10
- 13 何度も 4:23
- 14 Let’s go to the answer 4:32
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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