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Music Industrial Wastes: P-Model or Die

P-Model · 1999

37 min · 10 tracks · new wave

A kaleidoscopic blend of experimental textures and techno-pop rhythms, pushing the boundaries of Japanese music into uncharted territories.

Top tracks — play these first

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    論理空軍 — This track opens the album with an intricate arrangement that showcases the band's signature blend of electronic sounds and complex rhythms, setting a high standard for the rest of the project.
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    Heaven 2000 — The song merges melodic hooks with experimental soundscapes, illustrating how P-Model balances pop sensibilities with avant-garde elements while capturing the zeitgeist of the turn of the millennium.
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    Waste Cabaret — This track stands out for its playful yet dark lyrical themes, using cabaret-inspired instrumentation to explore societal issues through a lens of irony and critique.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • kaleidoscopic sound exploration
  • short bursts of rhythmic energy
  • playful yet experimental textures
  • dynamic tracks for active listening

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • want lengthy, immersive albums

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1999, P-Model was navigating a transitional phase, having evolved from their early new wave roots in the late 1970s. 'Music Industrial Wastes: P-Model or Die' serves as their first release after a significant lineup change, with founder Susumu Hirasawa taking a more prominent role in shaping the sound and direction of the band.
Stylistic neighbors
Yellow Magic Orchestra· Kraftwerk· Devo

Tracklist

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

  • 1 論理空軍 3:20
  • 2 ローレシア 3:49
  • 3 回収船 4:16
  • 4 Moon Plant-II 3:54
  • 5 Heaven 2000 3:18
  • 6 Ancient Sounds 3:20
  • 7 Rehash 4:37
  • 8 Waste Cabaret 3:11
  • 9 Mind Scape 4:12
  • 10 DUSToidよ歩行は快適か? 3:24

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