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Sweet Robots Against the Machine

Towa Tei · 1999

93 min · 9 tracks · house · electronica · EDM

A vibrant mix of electronic textures and playful melodies that embody the Shibuya-kei aesthetic.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • playful melodies with vibrant energy
  • gradual build to extended climax
  • short tracks for varied engagement
  • dynamic shifts in pacing
  • for upbeat gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek immediate gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1999, 'Sweet Robots Against the Machine' marked Towa Tei's solo debut after his tenure with the influential group Deee-Lite. This album signaled a new direction for Tei, showcasing his eclectic style and diverse influences as he transitioned from a frontman to a solo artist carving out his own niche in electronic music.
Stylistic neighbors
Cornelius· Pizzicato Five· Kyary Pamyu Pamyu

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Hello Baby 2:58
  • 2 Forget Me Nots 5:16
  • 3 Hyp 1:42
  • 4 Lotus Snack and Thinking Machine 1:30
  • 5 Sweet News 2:33
  • 6 Sekar Gendot (Traditional) 9:06
  • 7 Forget Me Nots (SP-1200 remix) 5:32
  • 8 Another Sound Museum 4:40

Disc 2

  • 1 A Night of UBUD 1:00:01

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