Couples cover

Couples

Pizzicato Five · 1987

38 min · 12 tracks · J-pop · contemporary R&B · house

A playful blend of jazzy instrumentation and catchy pop hooks that embody the Shibuya-kei aesthetic.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • playful melodies for sunny days
  • steady flow for casual listening
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment
  • lighthearted vibe for gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer lengthy, immersive albums
  • seek deep emotional intensity

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1987, 'Couples' marked Pizzicato Five's fourth studio album, solidifying their place in the burgeoning Shibuya-kei scene. Following their previous album, 'Onward to Our Nonsense,' this release showcased their distinctive fusion of pop, jazz, and house influences, setting them apart as innovators in Japanese pop music.
Stylistic neighbors
Cornelius· Fantastic Plastic Machine· Towa Tei

Tracklist

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

  • 1 マジカル・コネクション 2:49
  • 2 サマータイム・サマータイム 3:36
  • 3 皆笑った 3:27
  • 4 連載小説 4:22
  • 5 アパートの鍵 3:33
  • 6 そして今でも 3:31
  • 7 七時のニュース 2:27
  • 8 おかしな恋人・その他の恋人 3:39
  • 9 憂鬱天国 3:37
  • 10 パーティ・ジョーク 1:55
  • 11 眠そうな二人 3:09
  • 12 いつもさようなら 2:45

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata