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 draws from several musical styles, including bossa nova, 1960s French pop, and electronica.

Critical reception

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".
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". In 2011, the album was included in LA Weeklys "beginner's guide" to Shibuya-kei music.

Track listing