Solid State Survivor
by Yellow Magic Orchestra
- Type: Album
- Released: September 25, 1979
- Label: Alfa
- Country: Japan
- Length: 31:59
- Community rating: 4.45/5 from 9 ratings
Artists on this release: Ryuichi Sakamoto, Haruomi Hosono, Yukihiro Takahashi
Album Notes & Community Reviews
'Solid State Survivor' is a seminal work of early synth-pop, defined by its fusion of sophisticated synthesizer programming, crisp electronic rhythms, and vocoder-driven vocals with sharp, new wave songwriting. The album's polished production and futuristic aesthetic are balanced by accessible melodicism, showcased on influential tracks like the proto-techno "Technopolis," the instrumental "Rydeen," and the frequently covered "Behind the Mask," cementing its status as a landmark in electronic music.
Genres
Descriptors: electronic, Synth-heavy, digital, dance, groundbreaking
Tracklist
- TECHNOPOLIS (04:14)
- ABSOLUTE EGO DANCE (04:37)
- RYDEEN (04:26)
- CASTALIA (03:31)
- BEHIND THE MASK (03:36)
- DAY TRIPPER (02:40)
- INSOMNIA (04:57)
- SOLID STATE SURVIVOR (03:58)
Credits
- Haruomi Hosono - bass guitar, synth bass, keyboards, vocoder, production
- Ryuichi Sakamoto - keyboards, vocoder
- Yukihiro Takahashi - vocals, drums, electronic drums, costume design
- Sandii - vocals on "absolute ego dance"
- Makoto Ayukawa - electric guitar on "day tripper" and "solid state survivor"
- Hideki Matsutake - microcomposer programming
- Chris Mosdell - lyrics
- Kunihiko Murai - executive producers
- Shōrō Kawazoe - executive producers
- Norio Yoshizawa - recording engineer, remixing
- Mitsuo Koike - recording engineer
- Masako Hikasa - recording coordinators
- Akira Ikuta - recording coordinators
- Lou Beach - logo type
- Masayoshi Sukita - photography
- Heikichi Harata - art director
- Bricks - costumes
- Takehime - stylists
- Fumiko Iura - stylists
- Mayo Tsutsumi - stylists
- Mikio Honda (Clip) - hair