PLASMA
A sleek evolution of J-pop, trading frantic glitch for smooth urban textures. Shimmering synths and funk-inflected grooves designed for neon-lit metropolitan nights.
July 27, 2022 · Universal J
A sleek evolution of J-pop, trading frantic glitch for smooth urban textures. Shimmering synths and funk-inflected grooves designed for neon-lit metropolitan nights.
July 27, 2022 · Universal J
PLASMA represents a sophisticated maturation of the Perfume sound, moving away from the high-decibel maximalism of their earlier work toward something more fluid and atmospheric. It feels like the sonic equivalent of a high-end electric vehicle gliding through Tokyo at midnight: silent, powerful, and impeccably designed. The production by Yasutaka Nakata is leaner here, allowing for more spatial depth and a focus on 'urban' grooves that lean into city pop and light funk. It is an album that prioritizes mood and texture over the relentless sugar-rush of traditional idol pop.
How does PLASMA sound next to the rest of Perfume's catalogue?
Serene saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.
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