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Rating: Among all the techno-pop groups, perhaps the Yellow Magic Orchestra was the one that best interpreted the genre.
Their danceable vignettes, composed of the wondrous sounds of analog synths, were truly irresistible.
They emerged in 1978, but it was with this album, the second in their discography, that they became known outside of Japan's borders. It is here that the adventure of the great Ryuichi Sakamoto began, whose keyboard riffs significantly contribute to the group's sound. Listening to them today, some tracks like "Technopolis" seem like soundtracks for vintage video games, or themes for animated series, but it is precisely this "sense of humor" that makes the group so distinctive.
Let's not forget that this album anticipated all British techno-pop, winking at the robotic rhythms of Kraftwerk, sometimes even surpassing them in imagination. The last two episodes in particular, the seductive title track and the hypnotic "Insomnia", are truly remarkable and almost represent the state of the art of the genre.
In the history of "commercial" electronic music, there aren't many works better than "Solid State Survivor", which is why if you're crazy about vintage synthesizers, buy it with your eyes closed. You'll be treating yourself not only to a damn thrilling record but also a small piece of history.
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