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Archetype

Susumu Hirasawa · 2014

119 min · 27 tracks · post-punk · techno

Ethereal soundscapes blend with rhythmic techno pulses, creating a mesmerizing auditory journey through futuristic themes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with peaks
  • ethereal soundscapes for focus
  • immersive listening in solitude
  • wave-like pacing for reflection
  • futuristic themes for exploration

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2014, Susumu Hirasawa had established himself as a pioneering figure in the Japanese music scene, known for his eclectic fusion of genres. 'Archetype' followed his acclaimed album 'The World of the Dead,' showcasing his continued evolution as an artist and his experimentation with technology-infused compositions.
Stylistic neighbors
Yoko Kanno· Kraftwerk· Tangerine Dream

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 フローズン・ビーチ 4:48
  • 2 ハルディン・ホテル 4:35
  • 3 金星 3:18
  • 4 テクノの娘 3:49
  • 5 ロケット 3:34
  • 6 夢みる機械 3:26
  • 7 ヴァーチュアル・ラビット 3:14
  • 8 山頂晴れて 4:12
  • 9 嵐の海 3:34
  • 10 広場で 4:36
  • 11 オーロラ 4:18
  • 12 Love Song 7:06
  • 13 Archetype Engine 4:44
  • 14 Kingdom 5:14
  • 15 Lotus 4:30
  • 16 環太平洋擬装網 3:21

Disc 2

  • 1 世界タービン 4:05
  • 2 ソーラ・レイ [SPECTRUM 2 TYPE] 3:12
  • 3 バンディリア旅行団 [Physical Navigation Version] 5:04
  • 4 ハルディン・ホテル [Fractal Terrain Track] 4:41
  • 5 魂のふる里 5:45
  • 6 フィッシュ・ソング 6:07
  • 7 カムイ・ミンタラ 4:59
  • 8 TURISTA 3:03
  • 9 AFTER THE WARS 6:01
  • 10 時空の水 [Full Size] 4:06
  • 11 アフリカのクリスマス 3:48

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata