Episode 83: Yellow Magic Orchestra (YMO)

This week we have Mike’s brother Robert back on to discuss the legendary Yellow Magic Orchestra. From Tokyo, Japan, YMO is credited with pioneering electronic music, J-Pop, and even video game music. To this day, YMO is widely considered Japan’s answer to the Beatles, and with good reason. These guys are absolutely incredible and it was delightful digging into their discography. Also, Alex almost strangles Robert. It’s a good time.

Closing track: “Ballet” from BGM (1981)

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Mike’s Picks:
Solid State Survivor (1979) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
Technodon (1993) — Worst Album, Least Favorite

Alex’s Picks:
Yellow Magic Orchestra (1978) — Best Album
BGM (1981) — Personal Favorite
Naughty Boys (1983) — Worst Album, Least Favorite

Robert’s Picks:
Naughty Boys (1983) — Best Album
BGM (1981) — Personal Favorite
Technodon (1993) — Worst Album, Least Favorite

Albums we discussed this episode…
Yellow Magic Orchestra (1978)
Solid State Survivor (1979)
×∞ Multiplies (also known as Zoshoku, 1980)
BGM (1981)
Technodelic (1981)
Naughty Boys (1983)
Service (1983)
Technodon (1993)

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Episode 51: Suicide

This week we talk about the immensely influential electronic duo, Suicide. Comprised of Martin Rev and Alan Vega, Suicide helped pioneer electronic, industrial, noise, and experimental music, as well as helping to coin the term “punk” in music. These guys influenced pretty much every band ever since the early 80s. Musically, they are absolutely not for everyone (especially considering crowds responded with violence at many of their early shows). However, their importance is as relevant as ever. Crazy band with a rich and inspiring history.

Closing track: “Mr. Ray” from Suicide: Alan Vega and Martin Rev (1980)

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Mike’s Picks:
Suicide: Alan Vega and Martin Rev (1980) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
A Way of Life (1988) — Worst Album

Alex’s Picks:
Suicide: Alan Vega and Martin Rev (1980) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
Why Be Blue? (1992) — Worst Album

Albums we discussed this episode…
Suicide (1977)
Suicide: Alan Vega and Martin Rev (1980) [Listed as The Second Album on streaming]
A Way of Life (1988)
Why Be Blue? (1992)
American Supreme (2002)

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