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Plastic

Aira Mitsuki · 2009

66 min · 14 tracks · J-pop

A kaleidoscopic blend of pop melodies and electronic beats, merging playful lyrics with futuristic soundscapes.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    ロボットハニー — This track introduces Mitsuki's signature sound, fusing catchy hooks with playful robotic themes that encapsulate the album’s essence.
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    プラスティックドール — The title track explores themes of identity and artificiality, showcasing a deeper lyrical complexity amid vibrant production.
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    BAD trip — This song stands out with its darker undertones and experimental beats, illustrating the album's range beyond typical pop formulas.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

58 /100
Treeline
Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong production and playful songwriting, though its cohesion is somewhat uneven.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a high-energy track that features rapid electronic beats and layered vocal harmonies, setting a lively tone.
  • Several tracks incorporate unexpected tempo shifts, such as 'CHANGE MY WILL', which transitions from a fast-paced section to a slower, reflective moment.
  • The use of playful lyrics is consistent throughout, often juxtaposed with futuristic soundscapes that blend synths and pop melodies.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 ロボットハニー 4:39
  • 2 Summeeeeeeeer set 5:09
  • 3 ニーハイガール 3:55
  • 4 BAD trip 4:56
  • 5 CHANGE MY WILL 4:09
  • 6 HiGH SD スニーカー 4:25
  • 7 distant STARS 3:40
  • 8 プラスティックドール 3:58
  • 9 サプリ 4:20
  • 10 夏飴 4:31
  • 11 Time is 5:15
  • 12 サヨナラ TECHNOPOLiS 4:09
  • 13 BARBiE BARBiE 4:34
  • 14 Re:† 8:26

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