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NEWS: Alternative Rock Band the pillows Officially Disband After 35 Years


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malvarez1



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PostPosted: Fri Jan 31, 2025 11:51 pm Reply with quote
I enjoyed their work on FLCL. They had a good run.
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penguintruth



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PostPosted: Sat Feb 01, 2025 12:07 am Reply with quote
I like to think they're retiring to keep Adult Swim from producing any more terrible FLCL sequels.
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 01, 2025 12:45 am Reply with quote
A legendary band in the anime community. After hearing their work in FLCL all those years ago, I was on a pillows kick for close to a decade. Great stuff. My thanks and appreciation go out to them.
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 01, 2025 12:48 am Reply with quote
Well that's pretty sad to hear, I hope each members goes off in their own happy ways, I bid them farewell.
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Kougeru



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PostPosted: Sat Feb 01, 2025 1:06 am Reply with quote
Depressing AF news. One of the greatest bands of the last 40 years. One of the last good ones, honestly.

For the the final time, "the pillows" is supposed to be lowercase
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ab2143



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PostPosted: Sat Feb 01, 2025 2:09 am Reply with quote
I liked their songs in SKET DANCE Crying or Very sad
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taster of pork



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PostPosted: Sat Feb 01, 2025 4:09 am Reply with quote
Bummer Sad I'm really glad I was able to see them live at least once.
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Takkun4343



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PostPosted: Sat Feb 01, 2025 8:17 am Reply with quote
penguintruth wrote:
I like to think they're retiring to keep [adult swim] from producing any more FLCL sequels.

Fixed that for ya.

Still, what a sad turn of events, but all in all, I'm glad it happened. Godspeed, pillows.

spoiler[Full version of "Vivid Vice" never.]
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Marimer Est



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PostPosted: Sat Feb 01, 2025 9:05 am Reply with quote
penguintruth wrote:
I like to think they're retiring to keep Adult Swim from producing any more terrible FLCL sequels.


What kind of ass do you have to be to come up with a take THIS cynical to this particular bit of news?
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Beatdigga



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PostPosted: Sat Feb 01, 2025 9:11 am Reply with quote
The letter sounds rather amicable, with the announcement saying, "We've been doing this for so long, it's time to move on," rather than confessing to irreconcilable differences. So on that note, given how long they've worked together, I think they've earned retirement.
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fausti



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PostPosted: Sat Feb 01, 2025 9:59 am Reply with quote
I'm glad I can say I saw them 3 times in my life. I just wish I could see them (to use a phrase from Daft Punk, a duo I was never able to see) ONE MORE TIME.
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 01, 2025 11:14 am Reply with quote
Thanks for the run lads, you were great. Still haven't heard a better anime soundtrack than FLCL.
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thekingsdinner



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PostPosted: Sat Feb 01, 2025 12:40 pm Reply with quote
I've listened to the pillows for half of my life now and they are among the top bands for me. I felt like something was up because of the lack of new songs releases the past few years.

It's sad to see them go, but after nearly 30 albums, they've left an incredible legacy, not to mention their contribution to FLCL and a few other anime like Sket Dance, Ahiru no Sora and Moonlight Mile. Will always remain a fan and have a good time listening to the pillows. Thanks for everything!!
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Ride On Shooting Star was one of my earliest entry drugs to jpop.....
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jdnation



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PostPosted: Sat Feb 01, 2025 2:28 pm Reply with quote
It's rare when you have a group where almost every song and/or it's instrumental is a banger... Them guitar riffs will be missed! Half of FLcL's appeal is entirely thanks to their soundtrack.
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