The Fantastic Plastic Machine (album)
The Fantastic Plastic Machine is the debut studio album by Japanese musician Fantastic Plastic Machine. It was released on October 10, 1997 in Japan by Readymade Records. The album was later released on April 24, 1998 in Europe by Bungalow Records and on September 15, 1998 in the United States by Emperor Norton Records.
The Fantastic Plastic Machine | ||||
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Album cover art, illustrated by Edmond Kiraz. | ||||
Studio album by Fantastic Plastic Machine | ||||
Released | October 10, 1997 | |||
Recorded | 1997 | |||
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Length | 49:23 | |||
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Fantastic Plastic Machine chronology | ||||
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Singles from The Fantastic Plastic Machine | ||||
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The Fantastic Plastic Machine draws from several musical styles, including bossa nova, 1960s French pop, and electronica.[1]
The Album's cover art was Illustrated by French cartoonist and illustrator, Edmond Kiraz.
Critical reception
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic |
Steve Huey of AllMusic called The Fantastic Plastic Machine "a delightful, infectious album that's not only hooky as all get-out, but also rewards repeated listening", citing it as "one of the best albums to come out of the Japanese club-pop movement".[1]
In 2007, Rolling Stone Japan placed The Fantastic Plastic Machine at number 67 on its list of the "100 Greatest Japanese Rock Albums of All Time".[2] In 2011, the album was included in LA Weekly's "beginner's guide" to Shibuya-kei music.[3]
Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Bon Voyage" | Tomoyuki Tanaka | 0:42 |
2. | "L'aventure Fantastique" |
| 3:03 |
3. | "Steppin' Out" | Joe Jackson | 5:30 |
4. | "Bachelor Pad" (F.P.M. Edit) |
| 4:47 |
5. | "Fantastic Plastic World" |
| 5:51 |
6. | "Dear Mr. Salesman" |
| 4:14 |
7. | "Allen Ginsberg" |
| 3:58 |
8. | "First Class '77" |
| 6:44 |
9. | "Philter (In Viaggio Attraverso L'Australia)" | Piero Piccioni | 5:19 |
10. | "Please, Stop!" |
| 4:41 |
11. | "Pura Saudade (Nova Bossa Nova)" |
| 4:34 |
Total length: | 49:23 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Bon Voyage" | Tanaka | 0:42 |
2. | "L'aventure Fantastique" |
| 3:03 |
3. | "Dear Mr. Salesman" |
| 4:14 |
4. | "Bachelor Pad" (F.P.M. Edit) |
| 4:47 |
5. | "Fantastic Plastic World (Voice 'n' Baroque)" |
| 5:51 |
6. | "Steppin' Out" | Jackson | 5:30 |
7. | "Allen Ginsberg" |
| 3:58 |
8. | "First Class '77" |
| 6:44 |
9. | "Philter (In Viaggio Attraverso L'Australia)" | Piccioni | 5:19 |
10. | "Please, Stop!" |
| 4:41 |
11. | "Pura Saudade (Nova Bossa Nova)" |
| 4:34 |
12. | "Dear Mr. Salesman" (Remix 4 Ya by DJ Me DJ You) |
| 3:45 |
13. | "Pura Saudade" (Optiganally Mix) |
| 5:02 |
Total length: | 58:10 |
References
- Huey, Steve. "Fantastic Plastic Machine – Fantastic Plastic Machine". AllMusic. Retrieved March 5, 2018.
- Lindsay, Cam (November 14, 2007). "Finally! "The 100 Greatest Japanese Rock Albums of All Time" Listed". Exclaim!. Retrieved June 22, 2019.
- Ohanesian, Liz (April 13, 2011). "Japanese Indie Pop: The Beginner's Guide to Shibuya-Kei". LA Weekly. Retrieved May 4, 2018.