Top tracks — play these first
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美術館で会った人だろ — This track opens the album with an infectious rhythm and showcases the band's experimental yet accessible sound, setting the tone for what follows.
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ヘルス・エンジェル — With its playful lyrics and captivating synthesizer lines, this song exemplifies P-Model's unique blend of humor and innovation within their music.
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ソフィスティケイテッド — A standout track that features intricate arrangements and complex structures, demonstrating the band's artistic ambitions and technical prowess.
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ホワイト・シガレット — This song combines melancholic melodies with a driving beat, illustrating the emotional depth that runs through much of the album.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of playful energy
- quick, engaging listening sessions
- experimental sounds with catchy hooks
- dynamic shifts in mood
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy immersive albums
- want traditional song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In a Model Room marks P-Model's debut album, released in January 1979. At this point, the band was establishing their identity within the burgeoning techno-pop and new wave scenes in Japan, drawing from both Western influences and local avant-garde traditions.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Yellow Magic Orchestra· Kraftwerk· Devo
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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子供たちどうも
The chorus shifts between playful innocence and a darker undertone, contrasting childlike themes with hints of societal critique.
This juxtaposition reveals the band's ability to tackle complex themes while maintaining an engaging sound, making it a memorable highlight.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 美術館で会った人だろ 3:09
- 2 ヘルス・エンジェル 2:32
- 3 ルームランナー 2:32
- 4 ソフィスティケイテッド 4:26
- 5 子供たちどうも 3:31
- 6 KAMEARI POP 3:56
- 7 サンシャイン・シティー 2:03
- 8 偉大なる頭脳 2:03
- 9 ホワイト・シガレット 3:15
- 10 MOMO色トリック 3:18
- 11 アート・ブラインド 2:39
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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