Perspective has a tense atmosphere, a continuation of the darker style exhibited on Potpourri, and the arguably the heaviest of any P-Model outing. Bandleader Susumu Hirasawa shouts his vocals to the backdrop of loud drums and bass, instruments randomly cut in and out, guitar parts are sinister. The compositions are simple and lyrics abstract.
Hirasawa focused on sound, insisting on natural reverb instead of digital reverb, and so recording the drum parts on the landing of a stairwell in the building where the album's studio was located. This method led to complications and constant fighting between P-Model and the recording engineer, who insisted on using digital reverb.[1] In the end, it was settled without the engineer and all recording was made Hirasawa's way.
Track listing
All tracks are written by Susumu Hirasawa, except where noted
No.
Title
Lyrics
Music
Length
1.
"Heaven"
3:27
2.
"Train" (列車Ressha)
2:33
3.
"Zombi"
4:00
4.
"Coelacanth" (Misspelled as "Coelacance" on some album text)
Perspective II is an alternate version of Perspective originally released exclusively on Compact Cassette, a first for the group. While it has no drastic changes from Perspective, Perspective II has a different mix and two new instrumentals. Some of the new material features the use of a drum machine, which is completely absent from Perspective.
Track listing
All tracks are written by Susumu Hirasawa, except where noted
No.
Title
Lyrics
Music
Length
1.
"Heaven"
3:31
2.
"Train" (列車Ressha)
2:41
3.
"Zombi"
4:13
4.
"Coelacanth" (Misspelled as "Coelacance" on some album text)
Due to dimensional differences between formats, this release's art is near identical to that of Perspective's.
September 25, 1994 (1994-09-25)
Tokuma Japan Communications, WAX Records
TKCA-70479
Perspective
Released alongside Another Game. Part of the "Quality Music" series of budget reissues. Packaged in a slimline case and priced at 1500 yen.[2]
May 10, 2002 (2002-05-10) July 4, 2014 (2014-07-04)
Chaos Union, Teslakite
CHTE-0007
Perspective & Perspective II
Remastered by Hirasawa. Disc 3 of the Ashu-on [Sound Subspecies] in the solar system box set. Re-released with new packaging by Kiyoshi Inagaki.
April 25, 2007 (2007-04-25)
Tokuma Japan Communications, sky station, SS RECORDINGS
SS-902
Perspective & Perspective II (titled Perspective +11 Tracks)
Remastered (digitally, 24 bit). Packaged in a paper sleeve to replicate the original LP packaging. Includes new liner notes by music industry writer Dai Onojima.
July 17, 2015 (2015-07-17)
Tokuma Japan Communications, WAX Records
SHM-CD
TKCA-10133
Perspective
Released alongside Another Game. Remastered, limited release. Packaged in a paper sleeve to replicate the original LP packaging.
"Heaven" is included on the rebel incorporated various artists compilation.
"Perspective" is included on the J-ROCK 80'S various artists compilation.
"Train" (Perspective II version) is included on the GROOVIN' Shōwa! 7～Romantist various artists compilation.
