FLOPPY – “Deus Ex Machina”
Review by: Sabrina

FLOPPY (Kobayashi Sharaku of Metronome, and Hiromu Toda of Shinjuku Gewalt) are back and better than ever with their latest full-length album, “Deus Ex Machina”. Fans of electronica will be delighted by the nostalgic trip down 8-bit memory lane brought to you by the masters of chip pop (also known as game pop).

Only recently has video game music become a respected genre, worthy of its own orchestral concerts and high-attendance conventions. Mostly, this is due to the fact that the technology behind video games has improved to the point that listening to a game score is no different from the quality of a movie soundtrack. However, those of us who grew up in the 8-bit world of the Atari 2600, or Nintendo’s “Super Mario Bros.” remember fondly the blips and bloops that accompanied our adventures through various side-scrolling worlds. Video game music has finally come full circle with FLOPPY, who take the sounds of video game music and use them to create lasting pop melodies.

Video game connoisseurs are sure to instantly recognize the laser blasts and sound effects from a variety of their favorite, classic games in every song. Anyone who’s ever looked for a legitimate outlet to relive their dork days as a button-pushing gamer need look no further! A combination of bright, happy sounds and funky, high-speed rhythms, along with playful vocals, make FLOPPY’s album a must have. If you’re looking for a pick-me-up, or just for something that defines Japanese pop culture, FLOPPY are it!