Released 42 years ago this June
After Service
Yellow Magic Orchestra · 1984
82 min · 19 tracks · J-pop · synth-pop · electro
A kaleidoscopic blend of electronic textures, avant-garde experimentation, and catchy pop hooks that defy conventional genres.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady exploration of soundscapes
- kaleidoscopic textures for deep listening
- playful experimentation with rhythms
- engaging background for creative tasks
- varied dynamics that surprise
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on June 25, 1984, 'After Service' marks Yellow Magic Orchestra's fifth studio album and showcases their continued evolution in the electronic music landscape. At this point in their career, they had already gained significant acclaim for pioneering synth-pop and electropop, demonstrating their influence on both Japanese music and global electronic trends.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kraftwerk· Tangerine Dream· Art of Noise
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Propaganda 1:53
- 2 東風 5:06
- 3 Behind the Mask 4:33
- 4 Solid State Survivor 4:09
- 5 中国女 5:02
- 6 Ongaku 3:27
- 7 Focus 3:47
- 8 Ballet 4:37
- 9 Wild Ambitions 5:15
- 10 Kai-Koh 4:09
Disc 2
- 1 希望の河 4:48
- 2 See-Through 3:40
- 3 Key 4:29
- 4 Technopolis 4:14
- 5 Rydeen 4:04
- 6 以心電信 4:15
- 7 過激な淑女 4:21
- 8 君に、胸キュン。-浮気なヴァカンス- 4:31
- 9 Firecracker 6:01
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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