Expo 2001 cover

Expo 2001

Pizzicato Five · 1993

50 min · 9 tracks · J-pop · contemporary R&B · house

A kaleidoscopic blend of jazzy house beats and playful pop melodies that embody the Shibuya-kei aesthetic.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic flow with playful peaks
  • for upbeat social gatherings
  • short bursts of engaging energy
  • wave-like pacing for easy listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, linear albums
  • seek intense emotional depth

Where this album fits

Career context
Expo 2001 is Pizzicato Five's fifth studio album, released in 1993 during a peak period of their popularity. Following their breakthrough album, 'Happy End of the World,' this record solidified their unique sound and artistic vision in the burgeoning Shibuya-kei movement, which blended Western pop influences with Japanese culture.
Stylistic neighbors
Cornelius· Fantastic Plastic Machine· Towa Tei

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Pizzicatomania 0:35
  • 2 Catchy (Voltage Unlimited mix by Towa Tei) 5:25
  • 3 Magic Carpet Ride (Jazz a Delic Full mix) 6:03
  • 4 Peace Music (Pease Pottage mix) 8:42
  • 5 Go Go Dancer (Super Telex mix) 5:12
  • 6 Flower Drum Song (Satoshi's Lament) 7:58
  • 7 Thank You (Playground mix) 4:57
  • 8 Twiggy Twiggy (Take the TB Train mix) 7:47
  • 9 Tout Va Bien (Banji-jump from Corcovado) 3:29

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