“Barracuda”
from the album Ecdysis
2006
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The solo debut from Hatori, one half of beloved J-pop extroverts Cibo Matto, finds the right balance between bright eccentricity and actual pop songs. Kaleidoscopic gems such as “Song for Kids” are built on Hatori’s Bjork-ish coos and swoops, as well as cross-continental riddims — this one using Balinese percussion music, others samba and more traditional Asian patter. Charming and smart.
~ Christian Hoard, Rolling Stone