Steffanie ステファニー - Pink Noise ピンクノイズ

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Album Review: Pink Noise ピンクノイズ by Steffanie ステファニー Released in 1986 under Warner Bros. Records, Pink Noise by Steffanie is a hidden gem of Japanese pop rock that deserves more than a passing glance. The album blends punchy guitar riffs, tight drumming, and Steffanie’s raw vocal energy to craft something both nostalgic and refreshingly bold for its time. It’s not perfect—some tracks feel a bit dated—but it’s the kind of record you stumble upon and think, “Why haven’t I heard this before?” The standout track for me is "She Wants Everything." From the opening riff, it grabs your attention like an old friend with a wild story to tell. Kazuo Shiina’s arrangement gives it layers; there’s a gritty bassline courtesy of Yasuo Tomikura or Kohki Itoh (hard to tell who shines where, but they’re both solid), while the guitars from Hideo Saitoh and Takayuki Hijikata weave in and out seamlessly. What sticks with me most is how catchy yet unpolished it feels. You can almost picture Steffanie tearing into the mic live, sweat dripping as she belts out those lyrics about desire and ambition. There’s no pretense here—just pure rock ‘n’ roll attitude. Another banger is "Burnin’ Up The Night." This one leans harder on the pop side of things, with Masato Matsuda’s keys adding a shimmering backdrop to Steffanie’s powerhouse vocals. Atsunobu Yakabe’s drumming keeps everything driving forward, giving the track a pulse that’s impossible to ignore. The chorus hits hard—it’s one of those songs that gets stuck in your head without even trying. For some reason, I always find myself humming it when I’m stuck in traffic. Weird, right? What makes Pink Noise special isn’t just the music itself but also the teamwork behind it. Kazuo Shiina wears multiple hats as producer and arranger, and his influence shows in every polished-yet-gritty moment. Even the liner notes by 大野祥之 add a personal touch, grounding the project in its era while reminding us of the human effort poured into making art. Looking back at this album now, it’s kinda funny how underrated it remains outside Japan. Sure, it doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but it doesn’t need to. Sometimes all you want is a mixtape full of killer hooks and honest vibes—and that’s exactly what Steffanie delivers here. Final thought: If someone told me aliens landed in Tokyo in ’86 and used Pink Noise as their first impression of Earth's music, I wouldn’t be surprised if they decided we were worth keeping around.

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Artist: Steffanie ステファニー
Album: Pink Noise ピンクノイズ
Rating: 5.0

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
On The Run
No Hold On You
She Wants Everything
He Won't Rock
School's Out
Miles Away
Burnin' Up The Night
Turn It Loud
Break You Down
Breakout

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Catalog Numbers

K-12522

Labels

Warner Bros. Records

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • LP
  • Album
  • Stereo

Companies

RoleCompany
Made ByWarner-Pioneer Corporation
Phonographic Copyright (p)Warner-Pioneer Corporation
Recorded AtSound City Studio
Mixed AtSound Inn Studio

Credits

RoleCredit
Arranged ByKazuo Shiina
BassKohki Itoh, Yasuo Tomikura
CoordinatorShinji Kurata
DesignAtsuko Furukawa
DrumsAtsunobu Yakabe, Jun Aoyama, Yutaka Uehara
Executive-ProducerHidenori Taga, Kazuoki Ohnishi
GuitarHideo Saitoh, Kenji Kitajima, Takayuki Hijikata, Tohru Aoyama
KeyboardsMasato Matsuda, Satoshi Nakamura
Liner Notes大野祥之
ManagementSpace One
Mixed ByKazuo Shiina (tracks: B1)
Photography ByYoshi Ohara
ProducerKazuo Shiina, Tempei Matsubayashi
Recorded ByMasayuki Amano

Notes

With obi and lyrics inner sheet.

Barcodes

  • Barcode (Printed): T4988 014 10321 3
  • Barcode (Scanned): 4988014103213
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A): K-12522-1 1-A-4 S
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B): K-12522-2 1-A-3 3
  • Rights Society: JASRAC
  • Other (List price): ¥2,800
  • Other (Release date): H・5・25

About Steffanie ステファニー

Japanese-American singer (style: hard rock / heavy metal) who was born in 1961 in San Francisco, CA, but moved to Honolulu, Hawaii as a young child. She has worked both as a model and a singer, and already at the remarkable age of 17, she debuted with the album Page One (Úü¸ûïó) in 1978. In the 1980s she was best known under her stage name Steffanie (¹ÆÕ¡Ëü). In 1991 she joined the all-female hard rock band , where she was a member for 6 years. For her writing credits, please use . Daughter of .

Real Name

    • Steffanie Reiko Borges

Name Vars

  • ¹ÆÕ¡Ëü

Aliases

  • Steffanie Borges

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Pink Noise* by Steffanie is a hidden gem from Japan's 1980s pop rock scene. It came out in 1986 under Warner Bros. Records and features an all-star lineup of musicians. For instance, the bass parts were split between Kohki Itoh and Yasuo Tomikura, while three different drummers—Atsunobu Yakabe, Jun Aoyama, and Yutaka Uehara—laid down beats across various tracks. What makes it even more special? Kazuo Shiina not only produced the album but also arranged the music and mixed one of its tracks. And get this—the song "School’s Out" isn’t a cover of Alice Cooper’s hit; it’s an original track with its own vibe. With its mix of punchy guitars, soaring vocals, and polished production, *Pink Noise* feels like a time capsule of ‘80s Japanese rock energy.