Çà et là du Japon cover

Çà et là du Japon

Pizzicato Five · 2001

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

A playful blend of Shibuya-kei and eclectic pop that captures the whimsy and vibrancy of modern Japan.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • whimsical bursts of energy
  • playful explorations of sound
  • dynamic journey with peaks
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment
  • for a vibrant gathering

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, linear albums
  • seek deep emotional introspection

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2001, 'Çà et là du Japon' marked Pizzicato Five's transition into a more experimental sound after their commercial success with 'Happy End of the World' in 1997. By this time, the duo was exploring deeper themes and sounds, reflecting their growth as artists within the J-pop scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Cornelius· Fantastic Plastic Machine· Towa Tei

Tracklist

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

  • 1 一月一日 1:14
  • 2 ノンストップ・トゥ・トウキョー 4:28
  • 3 君が代 0:31
  • 4 さくらさくら 3:54
  • 5 現代人 3:27
  • 6 キモノ 5:31
  • 7 Fashion People 4:04
  • 8 アメリカでは 5:26
  • 9 ポケモン言えるかな? 4:41
  • 10 グランバザール 0:19
  • 11 12月24日 6:11
  • 12 スキヤキ・ソング 3:33
  • 13 東京の合唱 5:54
  • 14 さえら 4:59
  • 15 大東京 3:46
  • 16 愛餓を 3:40

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