Pizzicato Five - The International Playboy & Playgirl Record
This release came after "Happy End of the World" and marked a stylistic shift for the duo of Yasuharu Konishi and vocalist Maki Nomiya. It moved toward moodier, more introspective sounds with lush orchestrations, harpsichords, multi-part harmonies, and influences from soft-rock arrangers like Curt Boettcher and Jimmy Webb—while retaining their signature playful, kitschy pop charm.
https://pizzicatofive.bandcamp.com/music
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