SOLID STATE SURVIVOR

With the return of synth-wave, also known as chillwave or vapourwave, we are drowning in keyboard nostalgia. I'm not the one who will complain because I embrace this style with open arms. As the grandfather of synthpop, YMO gaved us some thick and juicy songs with Solid State Survivor. While Kraftwerk (bless their hearts) is pioneering electronica, I never really cared for it; their bland and repetitive soups are quickly boring me. Okay, we get it. You're sad mannequins behind keyboards. On the other side, YMO is colorful, quirky, jumpy and surprisingly sunny. A more attractive approach, to me at least.

Feeling like a blend of The Cars, Kraftwerk, Daft Punk and DEVO, YMO were creative and full of textures. I'm frankly surprised this was made in 1979. I didn't believe it at first, checking on the Internets for more input. Wow!

A musical cartoon on record, for those who enjoy vintage mangas and electronic wizardry. Short but sweet.

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