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Five by Five

Pizzicato Five · 1994

18 min · 5 tracks · J-pop · contemporary R&B · house

A vibrant collage of pop, jazz, and electronic sounds reflecting Tokyo's eclectic nightlife.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • brief bursts of lively energy
  • for upbeat gatherings
  • playful vibes for city nights
  • quick, engaging sonic snapshots

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, immersive albums
  • seek deep emotional narratives

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1994, 'Five by Five' is Pizzicato Five's third EP and represents their move towards a more polished sound following their breakthrough with 'Made in USA.' At this point, the duo was solidifying their status within the Shibuya-kei movement, blending Western pop influences with Japanese aesthetics.
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 Baby Love Child (L.A. English mix) 3:32
  • 3 This Year’s Girl #2 5:12
  • 4 Twiggy Twiggy/Twiggy vs. James Bond 4:03
  • 5 Me, Japanese Boy 4:40

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata