Top tracks — play these first
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His Majesty the Baby — This track highlights Momus’s signature blend of whimsical storytelling and sharp social critique, encapsulating the album's playful yet serious tone.
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The Age of Information — Addressing themes of media saturation and identity, this track stands out for its clever lyrics and catchy melody, representing the album's central concerns.
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My Kindly Friend the Censor — This song cleverly navigates censorship with both irony and vulnerability, showcasing Momus's ability to juxtapose humor with deeper societal issues.
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
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Ping Pong has a cult following due to its unique style and lyrical content.
- Themes
- late '90s pop culture· media saturation critique· whimsical storytelling
- Career context
- Released in 1997, Ping Pong is Momus's sixth album, following the critically acclaimed album The Little Red Songbook. At this point, he was solidifying his place in the Shibuya-kei genre while exploring themes of identity and modernity through humor and satire.
- 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
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Fantasma
Cornelius
Shares a playful eclecticism and genre-blending that mirrors late '90s pop culture.
Happy End of the World
Pizzicato Five
Combines whimsical lyrics and upbeat sounds, creating a vibrant, eclectic pop atmosphere.
Hawaii
The High Llamas
Features lush arrangements and introspective humor, reflecting modernity with a playful touch.
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