Luxury
Fantastic Plastic Machine · 1998
63 min · 15 tracks · house music
An eclectic blend of shimmering electronic grooves infused with jazz, bossa nova, and psychedelic pop influences.
Top tracks — play these first
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There Must Be an Angel (Playing With My Heart) (mix for Mirror Ball) — This track stands out as a vibrant showcase of FPM's signature sound, combining catchy melodies with infectious rhythms that exemplify the Shibuya-kei aesthetic.
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Bossa for Jackie (Dedicated to Mrs. Kennedy) — This piece reflects the fusion of bossa nova elegance with contemporary electronic textures, highlighting FPM's ability to pay homage while innovating musically.
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Electric Lady Land (English version) — The English version offers a shimmering glimpse into FPM's dreamy soundscapes, blending lush instrumentation with hypnotic beats that captivate listeners.
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Lotto — With its upbeat tempo and playful lyrics, 'Lotto' encapsulates the whimsical essence of the album, demonstrating FPM's knack for creating infectious dance tracks.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalLuxury showcases a blend of genres with strong production, though its cohesion suffers from an extensive tracklist.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a lush instrumental track that sets a dreamy tone, followed by tracks that incorporate varying tempos and styles.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, providing a reflective conclusion to the album's eclectic journey.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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You Must Learn All Night Long
The bridge introduces a sudden shift in tempo and tone, creating an unexpected contrast that energizes the listener.
This change in dynamics emphasizes the song's themes of learning and growth through experience, making it a standout moment on the album.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Theme of Luxury 1:05
- 2 There Must Be an Angel (Playing With My Heart) (mix for Mirror Ball) 9:17
- 3 Honolulu, Calcutta 5:34
- 4 Electric Lady Land (English version) 4:18
- 5 He Became a Beatnik 1:14
- 6 Bossa for Jackie (Dedicated to Mrs. Kennedy) 3:38
- 7 You Must Learn All Night Long 6:20
- 8 Lotto 5:25
- 9 Satellite Beats 1:06
- 10 I’ve Forgotten My Fagotto 2:54
- 11 The Girl Next Green Door 5:14
- 12 mpf (Mezzo Pianoforte) 3:19
- 13 Mr. Fantasy’s Love 6:09
- 14 Electric Lady Land (Japanese version) 4:21
- 15 Bossa for Jackie (Summer Review EP version) 3:43
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