i saw p5 in LA back in 1998 and it was by far the most entertaining and fun gig i've ever seen: costume changes, feather boas, dancing bears, and the dynamic, sultry, sassy, beautiful, glamorous nomiya maki. i was saddened when i heard they decided to stop recording. I can't be totally objective when it comes to p5 because i love them dearly. both compilations (greatest hits) are worth the heavy price tag. If 'made in the usa' whets your appetite, check out 'big hits and jet lags' next.
top tracks include 'twiggy twiggy' (try NOT to tap your foot or do a shimmy across the floor) 'magic carpet ride,' which borrows a bit from the beatles 'baby you're a rich girl,' and the positively infectious 'peace music.' these are but a few of the highlights on album completely devoid of duds. and besides, you can learn the japanese lyrics and impress your friends.įor beginners, 'made in the usa' is an excellent introduction the band. great pop songs are great pop songs, regardless of language. off the top of my head, two songs-the exquisite 'magic carpet ride' (my fav p5 track, along with 'on the sunny side of the street') and the charming 'baby love child'-nomiya maki sings in english. Some may argue: 'well, it's in japanese!' answer: so what. it's impossible to pigenhole a band who never sticks to one sound (and thank heavens for that).
p5's influences are broad: electronica, bossa nova, chamber pop, baroque pop, art-rock, house, twee, etc, etc, etc. thankfully, matador collected some of their finest pop nuggests and released them as 'made in the usa.' When I see you alone I see what's in your mind You love me yes you do You don't need to tell me I know you love me most No one else take my place You love me, yes you do Forever, and ever When we kiss I see what's in your heart You love me yes you do You don't need to tell me I know you love me most No one else take my place Believe me, you do. "pizzicato five (P5, to those of you in the know) made a career (a career sadly that sadly ended a few years back) of making some of the catchiest, addictive pop songs you could ever hope to hear.