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)