P-Model (album)

P-Model is the eighth studio album by P-Model and the first by the "defrosted" lineup.

P-Model
Studio album by P-Model
Released	February 26, 1992
Genre	Electronica
Label	Polydor K.K.
Producer	Susumu Hirasawa Yūichi Kenjo (Executive)
P-Model chronology
One Pattern (1986) P-Model (1992) Big Body (1993)

Background

In the aftermath of the band's hiatus ("freezing") in 1988, P-Model's members went their own separate ways. After releasing three solo albums, frontman Susumu Hirasawa rebuilt the band out of several backing members from his concerts. The new, "defrosted" (解凍) lineup consisted of pre-hiatus P-Model member Hikaru Kotobuki, returning founding member Katsuhiko Akiyama, and associate Yasuchika Fujii.

P-Model officially returned in September 1991.

Composition

On this album, P-Model introduced a machine-like, sci-fi sound to its style, heavily influenced by Amiga computers, which Hirasawa and Kotobuki used for production. This extended to the lyrical themes of the album, being focused on science, technology, and computers.

Track listing

All tracks are written by Susumu Hirasawa, except where noted.

No.	Title	Lyrics	Music	Length
1.	"Speed Tube"			4:00
2.	"2D or Not 2D"	Hirasawa, Hikaru Kotobuki	Hirasawa, Kotobuki	3:17
3.	"Stone Age!"			3:47
4.	"Wire Self"			4:03
5.	"Clear"	Katsuhiko Akiyama	Akiyama	4:32
6.	"Vista"			2:41
7.	"Grid"			2:53
8.	"Lab=01"	Hirasawa, Kotobuki	Hirasawa, Kotobuki	2:36
9.	"Error of Universe"	P-Model		1:24
10.	"Go Amigo"	Hirasawa, Akiyama	Akiyama	2:49
11.	"Psychoid"			3:20
12.	"No Room" (hidden track)			2:44

All tracks arranged by Hirasawa, except 2 & 8 by Kotobuki and 5 & 10 by Akiyama. All track titles are stylized in all caps. The total running time of the last track (the last two songs with 3 minutes of silence separating them) is 8:48.

Personnel

• Susumu Hirasawa - Vocals, Electric guitar, Synthesizers, Amiga ("Say" program - Lead vocals on "Error of Universe", Additional vocals on "Wire Self" and "Clear"), Programming, Production, Mixing Engineer
• Katsuhiko Akiyama - Synthesizers, Computer, Programming, Lead vocals on "Clear", Backing vocals
• Hikaru Kotobuki - Synthesizers, Computer, Programming, Lead vocals on "Lab=01", Backing vocals
• Yasuchika Fujii - Electronic drums, Backing vocals on "Vista"
• Yūichi Kenjo - Production (Executive), Backing Vocals on "Vista"
• Masanori Chinzei - Engineering (Mixing/Recording), Backing Vocals on "Vista"
• Hideki Namai - Photography

Release history

Date	Label(s)	Format	Catalog	Notes
February 26, 1992	Polydor K.K.	CD	POCH-1128
May 10, 2002 July 4, 2014	Chaos Union, Teslakite		CHTE-0011	Remastered by Hirasawa. Part of Disc 7 of the Ashu-on [Sound Subspecies] in the solar system box set, alongside big body. Re-released with new packaging by Kiyoshi Inagaki.
September 8, 2004 December 5, 2012	UM³, USM Japan		UPCY-6022 UPCY-9273	Part of the "GOLDEN☆BEST" budget bundle brand, packaged with big body. Reissue available for sale for a limited time.
May 2, 2012	Universal Music Japan, Tower Records		PROT-1022	Limited reissue, sold only through Tower Records.

References

External links

• P-MODEL at NO ROOM - The official site of Susumu Hirasawa (P-MODEL)
• P-MODEL at MusicBrainz
• P-MODEL at Universal Music Japan's official site
• GOLDEN☆BEST (reissue) at Universal Music Japan's official site
• P-MODEL at Tower Records Online