Romantique 96 cover

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

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