Smoochy

Ryuichi Sakamoto | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 25, 1997)
• Original Release Date: February 25, 1997
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Milan Records
• ASIN: B0000015MI
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #266,514 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars SUMPTUOUS!, October 3, 1999

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Jacqui (austin) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Smoochy (Audio CD)

This is by far the best pop work from Ryuichi...Smoochy has sounds that bring the idea of Neo Geo to beautiful fruition, more than just throwing the idea around as an artistic ploy without support. The soundscapes traverse both hemispheres, from the distant "paradise" to the more familiar park in your neighborhood. The main themes here aren't without human concern either. The pathos and inevitability of life cycles, cooling of warm hearts, the seductive yet ultimately alienating mode of electronic communication...put simply I haven't been able to put away this disc for 2 months! Next to Smoochy you might like to try his 1989 Beauty, which is a lot more understated than the melodic Smoochy. Great vocal from Ryuichi as well.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars it's groovy, funky, and sometimes calming, April 29, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Smoochy (Audio CD)

I first bought this CD as a present for a friend of mine in order to introduce music of Japanese musicians to her. And I listened to it before I gave it to her, then I realized that I have to buy another copy for me. Yes, I love this album. My favorite is #1 Bibo no Aozora, Tango, and Dennogiwa. You can find different kinds of sound in this album, from techono sound to a kind of classical taste.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Smoochy lays down the groove, July 18, 2002

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"cherrycordial" (Knoxville, TN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Smoochy (Audio CD)

Smoochy is one of my favorite albums. It's very laid-back and relaxing, without being boring. You'll probably find yourself swaying along with most of the songs on this CD... my favorite track is #1, Bibo no Aozora. It's a sexy album.