This Year's Girl cover

This Year's Girl

Pizzicato Five · 1991

61 min · 18 tracks · J-pop · contemporary R&B · house

A vibrant fusion of J-pop and Shibuya-kei, blending catchy melodies with eclectic rhythms.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • vibrant party atmosphere
  • wave-like pacing for engagement
  • catchy melodies for sing-alongs
  • quirky charm in every track
  • short bursts of playful energy

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer long, cohesive pieces
  • dislike eclectic and varied styles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1991, 'This Year's Girl' was Pizzicato Five's third studio album, following their breakthrough record 'Bossa Nova 2001.' At this point, the band was solidifying their unique sound within the emerging Shibuya-kei scene, characterized by its blend of pop sensibilities and experimental influences.
Stylistic neighbors
Cornelius· Fantastic Plastic Machine· Towa Tei

Tracklist

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

  • 1 女性上位時代#4 1:00
  • 2 私のすべて 1:51
  • 3 お早よう 5:07
  • 4 サンキュー 5:25
  • 5 大人になりましょう 3:36
  • 6 女性上位時代#5 0:13
  • 7 ベイビィ・ラヴ・チャイルド 3:41
  • 8 トゥイギー・トゥイギー 2:48
  • 9 トゥイギー対ジェームス・ボンド 1:14
  • 10 神様がくれたもの 4:49
  • 11 パーティー 4:32
  • 12 しりとりする恋人たち 4:15
  • 13 マーブル・インデックス 3:57
  • 14 きみになりたい 4:32
  • 15 むずかしい人 3:52
  • 16 TOKYO'S COOLEST SOUND 4:12
  • 17 クールの誕生 3:46
  • 18 女性上位時代#6 2:06

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