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.
This Year's Girl is an album by Pizzicato Five, released in 1991. A vibrant fusion of J-pop and Shibuya-kei, blending catchy melodies with eclectic rhythms. The album is notable for its role in popularizing the Shibuya-kei genre, influencing a wave of Japanese pop music that embraced eclecticism. It received critical acclaim both domestically and internationally, showcasing Pizzicato Five's innovative approach to pop music and contributing to their growing reputation beyond Japan. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does This Year's Girl sound like?
A vibrant fusion of J-pop and Shibuya-kei, blending catchy melodies with eclectic rhythms. Rooted in J-pop and contemporary R&B.
What makes This Year's Girl by Pizzicato Five notable?
The album is notable for its role in popularizing the Shibuya-kei genre, influencing a wave of Japanese pop music that embraced eclecticism. It received critical acclaim both domestically and internationally, showcasing Pizzicato Five's innovative approach to pop music and contributing to their growing reputation beyond Japan. 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.
How many songs are on This Year's Girl?
This Year's Girl has 18 tracks, running approximately 61 minutes.
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 Standout 3:41
- 8 トゥイギー・トゥイギー Standout 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 Standout 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
Release Date
September 1, 1991
Artist Origin
Japan
Runtime
61 min 5 sec
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