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P.O.P

The Mad Capsule Markets · 1991

26 min · 11 tracks · hardcore punk

A frenetic blend of hardcore punk energy and experimental sounds that encapsulates the chaos of early '90s Japanese music scene.

Top tracks — play these first

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    HUMAN PROTEST — Opening with raw intensity, this track sets the tone for the album’s exploration of societal issues through aggressive soundscapes.
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    LIFE GAME — This track showcases a more melodic approach while maintaining punk aggression, highlighting the band's versatility within their genre.
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    people is DESTROY OF MIND — With its fast pace and biting lyrics, this song encapsulates the album's critique of societal norms and mental unrest.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • frantic energy with short tracks
  • chaotic bursts of sound
  • for quick listens
  • raw intensity for adrenaline seekers

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer longer, cohesive albums
  • seek soothing background music

Where this album fits

Career context
P.O.P is The Mad Capsule Markets' second album, released in 1991, following their debut album, which laid the groundwork for their distinct sound. At this point in their career, the band was beginning to carve out a niche within Japan's burgeoning alternative music scene, merging hardcore punk with electronic elements.
Stylistic neighbors
Crossfaith· The Bouncing Souls· Enter Shikari

Tracklist

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

  • 1 HUMAN PROTEST 1:17
  • 2 3秒間の・・ 1:46
  • 3 ギチ 1:52
  • 4 MAD中毒 1:43
  • 5 ハリネズミと×× 2:54
  • 6 あやつり人形 2:55
  • 7 LIFE GAME 3:57
  • 8 カラクリの底 2:38
  • 9 YOURSELF LOOK!! 3:30
  • 10 people is DESTROY OF MIND 1:50
  • 11 WHITE LOW CHILD 2:27

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