Wake Up! Wake Up! Wake Up!
The Pillows · 2007
43 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock
A vibrant blend of alternative and symphonic rock that captures youthful exuberance through energetic melodies and introspective lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Wake up! dodo Start here — The opening track sets an energetic tone for the album, featuring dynamic instrumentals that effectively capture the spirit of waking up to new possibilities.
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スケアクロウ — This track blends whimsical imagery with infectious melodies, making it a standout example of The Pillows' ability to combine lightheartedness with deeper themes.
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プレジャー・ソング — With its catchy chorus and engaging rhythm, this song epitomizes the band's knack for creating anthemic tunes that invite sing-alongs, showcasing their pop-rock sensibilities.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- youthful exuberance and energy
- dynamic journey with resolution
- wave-like pacing that ebbs
- sing-along moments with friends
- for afternoon adventures
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, introspective tracks
- seek immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — This album is appreciated by dedicated fans for its energetic melodies and introspective lyrics.
- Themes
- anime-inspired escapism· whimsical imagery
- Career context
- Released in 2007, Wake Up! Wake Up! Wake Up! is The Pillows' tenth studio album, following their previous success with the album 'Thank You, My Twilight' in 2004. At this point, the band was solidifying their presence in the Japanese rock scene while experiencing a resurgence of popularity, particularly due to their association with the anime FLCL.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Asian Kung-Fu Generation· Bump of Chicken· Radwimps
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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プレジャー・ソング
The bridge shifts into a call-and-response pattern that invites listener participation, breaking down barriers between performer and audience.
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Wake up! dodo Start here 3:41
- 2 YOUNGSTER (Kent Arrow) 2:05
- 3 プロポーズ 3:26
- 4 スケアクロウ 4:35
- 5 BOAT HOUSE 4:33
- 6 プレジャー・ソング 4:55
- 7 シリアス・プラン 4:04
- 8 Skinny Blues 3:16
- 9 プライベート・キングダム 4:11
- 10 Century Creepers (Voice of the Proteus) 3:24
- 11 Sweet Baggy Days 5:21
Disc 2
- 1 スケアクロウ
- 2 Wake Up! dodo Start here
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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