I was introduced to Pizzicato Five in 1997 through their tenth studio album, "Happy End of the World". Up until then, no Japanese music group had really infiltrated the U.S. market. There were attempts by artist such as Dreams Come True, Utada Hikaru, Toshinobu Kubota and even B'z, but Pizzicato Five's retro pop appeal sat nicely alongside Beck, Björk, Mike Flower Pops and others.
I found their music very catchy and appealing but as a designer, their album graphics and photography were amazing. They heavily influenced my early work, which you can see in my post from Sept. 21. Do I still have their CD? Do I still listen to them? That's a definite yes!
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