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
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