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Rating: THE REVIEW
I read the review of Cornelius' Point written by Turkish, and you should read it too. Once you've read it, listen to Cornelius' Point.
Done?
Okay, now that you have tasted the genius of Cornelius, you can admire his previous work, Fantasma, which I consider even more Brilliant.
Unlike Point, it is much less polished and much more ElectroBrilliantAlternative ... truly something to try and admire. 2010 is an ElectroFuturist song, it seems like it came out of an '80s video game, with its ever-faster and more nervous pace, it drives you crazy; Clash, on the other hand, is a slow piece about 5 minutes and something, romantic with an engaging chorus and a dog barking in the background... stunning.
Count Five Or Six in its simplicity is a little piece of brilliance, the whole song does nothing but repeat various numbers....
Fantasma, the track that gives the album its title, lasts only 1 minute, there are no lyrics, just sighs; you get the impression of being inside a small castle with ghosts... Mic Check is the stroke of genius of the album, the song starts with a little Mic Check (microphone check...) various sounds, mockeries, etc., then all of a sudden the bouncy chorus of mic check kicks in. Monkey is a classic Japanese song for a commercial, a mix of sounds and samples: BRILLIANT!
I mention the last three that come to mind, namely the beautiful Star Fruits Surf Rider (if you're lucky, the old video still airs on brand new MTV) (I also note an alternative remix by Damon Albarn).
The Micro Disneycal World Tour is nothing but a ride inside the micro Disneycal World Tour (I was there as a kid :) reviewed in Cornelius' style! To end, Free Fall (there's also a remix by UNKLE) is a Japanese punk rock song where nothing else is sung but FreeFall.
Sorry if I overused the term brilliant, but with Cornelius, no other adjectives come to mind! He fully deserves his 5/5 rating.
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The review praises Cornelius' album Fantasma as a brilliant and experimental electro alternative work. It highlights standout tracks such as '2010', 'Clash', and 'Mic Check', appreciating the album's unique blend of sounds and playful creativity. The reviewer strongly recommends the album, awarding it a perfect 5/5 rating.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Cornelius
Cornelius is the moniker of Japanese musician and producer Keigo Oyamada, a seminal figure in the Shibuya-kei scene. Formerly of Flipper’s Guitar, he is known for playful, intricate productions spanning Fantasma (1997), Point (2001), Sensuous (2006), and Mellow Waves (2017).04 Reviews
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“Fantasma is his pinnacle: an album full of a thousand colors and yet extremely balanced.”
“A nonstop journey that grows with each listen, still surprising even today more than twenty years after its release.”
