Solid Pleasure
Yello · 1980
41 min · 14 tracks · electronica
A playful blend of quirky electronic beats and experimental sounds that redefine pop music's boundaries.
Why this album works
'Solid Pleasure' is significant for its early embrace of electronic music aesthetics, influencing the synth-pop wave of the early 1980s. The track 'Bostich' gained particular acclaim, showcasing their unique sound and later appearing in various media, thus cementing Yello's role as pioneers in electronic music.
- Best for
- dynamic flow with peaks quirky, playful listening experiences short, engaging tracks
- Context
- Released in 1980, 'Solid Pleasure' marked Yello's second album, following their debut 'Solid Pleasure' in 1979. At this point, the duo was beginning to carve out a distinctive niche within the burgeoning electronica scene, influenced by their innovative use of synthesizers and sampling.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bimbo Standout 3:39
- 2 Night Flanger 4:55
- 3 Reverse Lion 1:21
- 4 Downtown Samba Standout 2:38
- 5 Magneto 2:47
- 6 Massage 1:27
- 7 Assistant's Cry 1:49
- 8 Bostich Standout 2:14
- 9 Rock Stop 2:33
- 10 Coast to Polka 1:57
- 11 Blue Green 5:28
- 12 Eternal Legs 4:08
- 13 Stanztrigger 2:56
- 14 Bananas to the Beat 3:05
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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