Fantastic Plastic Machine

Fantastic Plastic Machine started as a Japanese electronic project in the 1990s, formed by Tomoyuki Tanaka and Yasuhiro Watanabe. Their debut album came out in 1997, followed by others like 'One' in 1999 and 'Beautiful' in 2003. Songs like 'Beautiful Days' and 'Bossa For Jackie' show their mix of electronic beats with jazz and pop touches.

They worked with various artists over time, though the existing history mentions Björk, Beck, and David Byrne. Their sound often blended electronic production with guitar work from Watanabe. The project kept releasing music through the 2000s, with albums like 'Too' in 2007.

Some of their material stirred attention, like a song called 'Butter' that drew interpretations about Japanese politics in 2004. Tanaka handled most of the electronic elements, while Watanabe contributed guitar parts. Their catalog includes tracks such as 'City Lights' and 'Don't You Know'.