Alright, let’s dive into this wild ride of an album—小ネタEP by Various. Released back in 2013 on Dochakuso Records outta Japan, this thing is like a chaotic mixtape that doesn’t know what it wants to be, but somehow totally works. It’s got everything from Minimal Techno vibes to Speedcore madness, Breakbeat bangers, Schranz stomps, Techno grooves, Dance-pop hooks, and even Happy Hardcore energy. Yeah, it’s all over the place, but hey, isn’t that what makes it fun?
First up, gotta talk about "エド・はるみのHyper Technoグーググー" (Ed Harumi's Hyper Techno GooGooGoo). This track is just… ridiculous in the best way possible. It’s like someone took a cheesy Japanese TV jingle, cranked it up to 11, and threw in some pulsing techno beats for good measure. The whole "グーググー" vocal loop gets stuck in your head instantly—it’s so dumb, yet so catchy. You can’t help but laugh while bobbing your head to it. Like, who even thought of this? Genius or accident? Who knows, but I ain’t mad at it.
Then there’s "プルプルAction! シュランツ消臭ポッド" (Purupuru Action! Schranz Odor Pod). Man, this one hits hard. If you’re into Schranz (and if you’re not, why not?), this track will slap you awake. The bassline is relentless, and those robotic sounds feel like they’re straight outta a dystopian anime soundtrack. Plus, the title alone—"Odor Pod"—makes me chuckle every time. What does that even mean? Is it about deodorant? A sci-fi cleaning product? Whatever it is, it slaps.
The rest of the tracks are equally bonkers. “OhChingChing” has this weirdly hypnotic vibe, like something you’d hear at 4 AM in a Tokyo club where everyone forgot how to dance properly. And “We are Iwark” feels like the outro to some bizarre video game boss fight. Honestly, the whole album feels like flipping through late-night Japanese TV channels—chaotic, random, but oddly addictive.
What’s wild is how 小ネタEP manages to pull off such a crazy genre mashup without feeling disjointed. Sure, it’s messy as hell, but it’s the kind of mess you wanna revisit because it’s just so damn entertaining. Listening to this feels like stepping into a fever dream where Daft Punk, Scooter, and some underground rave DJ had a baby.
So yeah, if you’re looking for something that defies logic but still bangs, check this out. Just don’t blame me when you find yourself randomly shouting “グーググー” in public. Oh, and bonus points if you figure out what “Odor Pod” actually refers to—I’m still stumped.
