Made in USA cover

Made in USA

Pizzicato Five · 1994

45 min · 11 tracks · J-pop · contemporary R&B · house

A kaleidoscopic blend of jazzy grooves and playful pop, evoking the spirit of 90s Tokyo nightlife.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo groove exploration
  • playful vibes for social gatherings
  • kaleidoscopic sound for nightlife
  • easygoing background for conversations

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking intense emotional impact
  • prefer fast-paced, high-energy tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1994, 'Made in USA' was Pizzicato Five's fifth studio album and marked a significant moment in their career as they were gaining international recognition. This album followed their breakthrough success with 'Bossa Nova 2001,' solidifying their unique Shibuya-kei sound that mixed Western pop influences with Japanese sensibilities.
Stylistic neighbors
Cornelius· Fantastic Plastic Machine· Towa Tei

Tracklist

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

  • 1 I 1:51
  • 2 Sweet Soul Revue 5:19
  • 3 Magic Carpet Ride 5:13
  • 4 Readymade FM 0:13
  • 5 Baby Love Child 3:32
  • 6 Twiggy Twiggy / Twiggy vs. James Bond 4:03
  • 7 This Year’s Girl #2 5:14
  • 8 I Wanna Be Like You 4:10
  • 9 Go Go Dancer 4:34
  • 10 Catchy 7:12
  • 11 Peace Music 3:51

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata