Bossa Nova 2001 cover

Bossa Nova 2001

Pizzicato Five · 1993

60 min · 16 tracks · J-pop · contemporary R&B · house

A colorful tapestry of samples and breezy melodies blending J-pop with eclectic lounge vibes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • playful ambiance for gatherings
  • colorful soundscapes for exploration
  • breezy melodies for relaxation
  • dynamic peaks and valleys
  • engaging sonic tapestry experience

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking intense emotional depth
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'Bossa Nova 2001' was released in 1993, Pizzicato Five was establishing themselves as pioneers of the Shibuya-kei movement. This album followed their previous work, 'Happy End of the World,' and marked a significant step in their exploration of genre fusion, showcasing their playful and experimental style that would define their career.
Stylistic neighbors
Cornelius· Fantastic Plastic Machine· Towa Tei

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Rock'n'roll 2:41
  • 2 Sweet Soul Revue 5:21
  • 3 Magic Carpet Ride 5:48
  • 4 Groovy Is My Name 3:25
  • 5 Sophisticated Catchy 2:40
  • 6 Peace Music 4:46
  • 7 Strawberry Sleighride 3:37
  • 8 Sleeper 3:58
  • 9 Sweet Thursday 3:43
  • 10 Rain Song 3:50
  • 11 Go Go Dancer 5:15
  • 12 Eclipse 2:27
  • 13 Saga 3:30
  • 14 Hallelujah Hare Krishna 3:23
  • 15 Playback 2001 0:29
  • 16 Cleopatra 2001 5:21

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