the pillows, one of Japan's most talented musical acts, have made a point throughout their career to incorporate unique and varied genres of music into their songwriting. Their third album, 1994's Kool Spice, is one of the finest examples of this trait. Using jazz as a template, the pillows crafted a mellow, easy to listen to yet extremely addictive album. Though the eclectic flavors of Kool Spice aren't without flaws (the transition from song A to song B is oftentimes a tad too radical, thus disrupting the flow; primarily sung in Japanese vocals can be grating), they still don't change the fact that this album is a must-listen for fans of experimental music with indie-esque undertones, especially when considering the fact that "Twilight Park Waltz" is easily one of the best songs of the 90s. Bootleg it or import it.
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