Ping Pong cover

Ping Pong

Momus · 1997

72 min · 16 tracks · post-punk · Shibuya-kei · folktronica

A quirky blend of lo-fi pop and electronic whimsy, filled with surreal narratives and playful experimentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • quirky, playful narratives
  • short, immersive listening sessions
  • surreal and whimsical moments
  • dynamic emotional explorations

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Ping Pong' was released in 1997, Momus had already established himself as a notable figure within the Shibuya-kei and indie pop scenes. This album followed his breakthrough work 'The Little Red Songbook', and marked a continued exploration of eclectic sounds and lyrical provocations that characterized his discography.
Stylistic neighbors
Cornelius· Pizzicato Five· Stereolab

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Ping Pong with Hong Kong King Kong 0:49
  • 2 His Majesty the Baby 4:22
  • 3 My Pervert Doppelganger 4:31
  • 4 I Want You, But I Don't Need You 4:45
  • 5 Professor Shaftenberg 3:33
  • 6 Shoesize of the Angel 6:32
  • 7 The Age of Information 4:36
  • 8 The Sensation of Orgasm 3:51
  • 9 Anthem of Shibuya 4:00
  • 10 Lolitapop Dollhouse 4:08
  • 11 Tamagotchi Press Officer 2:19
  • 12 Space Jews 3:58
  • 13 My Kindly Friend the Censor 3:52
  • 14 The Animal that Desires 7:04
  • 15 How to Get - and Stay - Famous 7:36
  • 16 2PM 5:56

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