Kool Spice is an album released by The Pillows

The Pillows

The Pillows are a Japanese rock band. The group has released more than a dozen original studio albums, along with several EPs, singles and compilations...

 on July 2, 1994. It is the band's first record to be released through King Records and features a blend of alternative rock

Alternative rock

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 and jazz

Jazz

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. Original bassist, Kenji Ueda

Kenji Ueda

Kenji Ueda is a Japanese rock musician and producer. He is known for his solo work, as well as his work with Kenzi & The Trips and The Pillows.-Early life and influences:...

, left the band after their previous album, White Incarnation

WHITE INCARNATION

White Incarnation is an album released by The Pillows on May 21, 1992. It is the band's last record to feature the original lineup, as bassist Kenji Ueda left shortly after...

, for unknown reasons. Guest bassist, Tatsuya Kashima, would serve to be the supporting replacement leaving the original members as a trio band as noted by the album cover.

Track listing

1. "Monochrome Lovers" (モノクロームラバーズ) – 3:55
2. "Be Careful of Love Spies" (恋のスパイに気をつけろ) – 3:27
3. "Twilight Park Waltz" (公園～黄昏のワルツ～) – 3:34
4. "Sha-La-La-Lla" – 4:47
5. "Toy Doll" – 3:34
6. "Naked Shuffle" – 3:49
7. "In Front of a Locked Door" (開かない扉の前で) – 6:26

Outtakes

• Anohi to Onaji Sora no Shita De
• Angel Fish (Old version found on "The Pillows Presents Special CD" single)
• Kimi to Futari