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Technodon

Yellow Magic Orchestra · 1993

63 min · 12 tracks · J-pop · synth-pop · electro

A kaleidoscopic blend of electronic textures and avant-garde melodies that defy genre boundaries.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady flow for focused sessions
  • kaleidoscopic textures to explore
  • gradual developments reward patience
  • for late-night reflection

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer standalone, catchy tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1993, 'Technodon' marked Yellow Magic Orchestra's return after a decade-long hiatus since their last studio album, 'BGM' in 1981. This album came during a period when the group was exploring new digital technologies in music production, reflecting their evolution from pioneering synth-pop to more complex soundscapes.
Stylistic neighbors
Kraftwerk· Tangerine Dream· Art of Noise

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Be a Superman 5:20
  • 2 Nanga Def? 5:10
  • 3 Floating Away 6:45
  • 4 Dolphinicity 5:12
  • 5 Hi-Tech Hippies 4:23
  • 6 I Tre Merli 6:04
  • 7 Nostalgia 4:48
  • 8 Silence of Time 5:40
  • 9 Waterford 5:38
  • 10 O.K. 4:29
  • 11 Chance 4:56
  • 12 Pocketful of Rainbows 4:59

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata