The Pillows: An Early 2000s Vibe

 Hello Everyone,

I'm James Tran, a student at USC Columbia whose had an unhealthy obsession with alternative rock over the last few years. Today, I'll be starting my weekly blog with my favorite alternative band: The Pillows. 

The Pillows is an alt rock band from Hokkaido, Japan that is infamous for their work on the show FLCL and their distinct early 2000s sound. They are a regular on my playlist, and even at points the only band I'll listen to throughout the day. There is a "carefree" and "punk" vibe to almost every song they put out. Although their lyrics may not make a lot of sense, it's great music to turn your brain off and listen to.

My favorites albums and songs include:


HAPPY BIVOUAC (specifically LAST DINOSAUR and Back seat dog)

Thank you, my twilight (Come on, ghost, Angels of Babylon, and Thank you, my twilight itself)

MY FOOT (the entire album minus Degeneration)

ALL the FLCL Albums on Spotify (Ride on Shooting Star is the best song out of all of them btw)

I recommend giving them a shot if you're into rock and roll and like an "older" type of music. I'll be giving attention to similar bands on this blog, so be sure to follow along!


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