P-Model is the eighth studio album by P-Model and the first by the "defrosted" lineup.
Background
In the aftermath of the band's hiatus ("freezing") in 1988, P-Model's members went their own separate ways. After releasing three solo albums, frontman Susumu Hirasawa rebuilt the band out of several backing members from his concerts. The new, "defrosted" (解凍) lineup consisted of pre-hiatus P-Model member Hikaru Kotobuki, returning founding member Katsuhiko Akiyama, and associate Yasuchika Fujii.
P-Model officially returned in September 1991.
Composition
On this album, P-Model introduced a machine-like, sci-fi sound to its style, heavily influenced by Amiga computers, which Hirasawa and Kotobuki used for production. This extended to the lyrical themes of the album, being focused on science, technology, and computers.
Track listing
All tracks are written by Susumu Hirasawa, except where noted.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Speed Tube" | 4:00 | ||
| 2. | "2D or Not 2D" | Hirasawa, Hikaru Kotobuki | Hirasawa, Kotobuki | 3:17 |
| 3. | "Stone Age!" | 3:47 | ||
| 4. | "Wire Self" | 4:03 | ||
| 5. | "Clear" | Katsuhiko Akiyama | Akiyama | 4:32 |
| 6. | "Vista" | 2:41 | ||
| 7. | "Grid" | 2:53 | ||
| 8. | "Lab=01" | Hirasawa, Kotobuki | Hirasawa, Kotobuki | 2:36 |
| 9. | "Error of Universe" | P-Model | 1:24 | |
| 10. | "Go Amigo" | Hirasawa, Akiyama | Akiyama | 2:49 |
| 11. | "Psychoid" | 3:20 | ||
| 12. | "No Room" (hidden track) | 2:44 |
All tracks arranged by Hirasawa, except 2 & 8 by Kotobuki and 5 & 10 by Akiyama. All track titles are stylized in all caps. The total running time of the last track (the last two songs with 3 minutes of silence separating them) is 8:48.
Personnel
- Susumu Hirasawa - Vocals, Electric guitar, Synthesizers, Amiga ("Say" program - Lead vocals on "Error of Universe", Additional vocals on "Wire Self" and "Clear"), Programming, Production, Mixing Engineer
- Katsuhiko Akiyama - Synthesizers, Computer, Programming, Lead vocals on "Clear", Backing vocals
- Hikaru Kotobuki - Synthesizers, Computer, Programming, Lead vocals on "Lab=01", Backing vocals
- Yasuchika Fujii - Electronic drums, Backing vocals on "Vista"
- Yūichi Kenjo - Production (Executive), Backing Vocals on "Vista"
- Masanori Chinzei - Engineering (Mixing/Recording), Backing Vocals on "Vista"
- Hideki Namai - Photography
Release history
| Date | Label(s) | Format | Catalog | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 26, 1992 | Polydor K.K. | CD | POCH-1128 | |
| May 10, 2002 July 4, 2014 | Chaos Union, Teslakite | CHTE-0011 | Remastered by Hirasawa. Part of Disc 7 of the Ashu-on [Sound Subspecies] in the solar system box set, alongside big body. Re-released with new packaging by Kiyoshi Inagaki. | |
| September 8, 2004 December 5, 2012 | UM³, USM Japan | UPCY-6022 UPCY-9273 | Part of the "GOLDEN☆BEST" budget bundle brand, packaged with big body. Reissue available for sale for a limited time. | |
| May 2, 2012 | Universal Music Japan, Tower Records | PROT-1022 | Limited reissue, sold only through Tower Records. |
References
External links
- P-MODEL at NO ROOM - The official site of Susumu Hirasawa (P-MODEL)
- P-MODEL at MusicBrainz
- P-MODEL at Universal Music Japan's official site
- GOLDEN☆BEST (reissue) at Universal Music Japan's official site
- P-MODEL at Tower Records Online