The 2004 album "Yggdrasil" saw BUMP OF CHICKEN fully embrace a more expansive, string-laden sound, moving beyond their earlier indie rock roots. This release marked a significant shift towards arena-ready anthems, produced by the band themselves alongside a close collaborator.
- The album title "Yggdrasil" refers to the world tree in Norse mythology, a concept that informs the album's lyrical themes of connection and cyclicality.
- "Yggdrasil" reached number two on the Oricon weekly charts and was certified platinum by the RIAJ.
- The album features the single "Tsukiakari no Waltz," which was used as the theme song for the animated film "One Missed Call 2."
BUMP OF CHICKEN is a rock band formed in 1994, from Tokyo, Japan. They are best known for their narrative songwriting and melancholic alternative rock sound. In 2004, BUMP OF CHICKEN stood at the peak of their commercial success, following the massive popularity of their 2000 single "Tenihayo" and the preceding album "Jupiter".
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