Romantique 96
Pizzicato Five · 1995
60 min · 16 tracks · J-pop · contemporary R&B · house
A playful fusion of pop, jazz, and electronica that captures the whimsy of 90s Japanese culture.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful whimsy throughout listening
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- short bursts of infectious energy
- for nostalgic afternoons
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward single tracks
- dislike playful and quirky vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'Romantique 96' was released in 1995, Pizzicato Five was at a pivotal moment in their career following their breakthrough album 'Happy End of the World'. This album further solidified their status as leading figures in the Shibuya-kei movement, blending various genres with an eclectic aesthetic that appealed to both domestic and international audiences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cornelius· Fantastic Plastic Machine· Towa Tei
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 ポプリ 1:29
- 2 めざめ 2:34
- 3 世界でいちばんファンキーなバンド 5:45
- 4 ジェット機のハウス 5:07
- 5 romantique 96 0:36
- 6 アイスクリーム・メルティン・メロウ 6:38
- 7 サウンド・オヴ・ミュージック 4:09
- 8 コンタクト 4:22
- 9 三月生まれ 2:55
- 10 秘密の花園 6:12
- 11 キャットウォーク 5:02
- 12 Good 3:59
- 13 変奏曲 0:20
- 14 トウキョウ・モナムール 5:51
- 15 悲しい歌 4:51
- 16 コーダ 0:38
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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