Service
Yellow Magic Orchestra · 1983
55 min · 14 tracks · J-pop · synth-pop · electro
A kaleidoscopic blend of avant-garde sounds and synth textures that push the boundaries of electronic music.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with interludes
- kaleidoscopic sound explorations
- dynamic progression throughout album
- immersive headphone listening experience
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on December 14, 1983, 'Service' was Yellow Magic Orchestra's fourth studio album, following their acclaimed 'BGM'. At this point in their career, the band had already established themselves as pioneers of electronic music, influencing a generation of artists with their innovative sound. The album reflects their continued evolution into more abstract and experimental territory.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kraftwerk· Tangerine Dream· Art of Noise
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Limbo 3:32
- 2 S.E.T. 4:22
- 3 The Madmen 4:42
- 4 S.E.T. 1:24
- 5 Chinese Whispers 4:29
- 6 S.E.T. 4:17
- 7 You've Got to Help Yourself 4:45
- 8 S.E.T.+Y.M.O. 5:54
- 9 Shadows on the Ground 4:22
- 10 S.E.T. 3:26
- 11 See-Through 3:39
- 12 S.E.T. 4:10
- 13 Perspective 5:15
- 14 S.E.T. 0:46
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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