Maretu – Coin locker Baby

Album Info

Artist: Maretu

Title: Coin locker Baby

Year: 2016

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Tracklist

  • 1. Last day (3:11)
  • 2. Coin locker Baby (4:28)
  • 3. Thirst (4:00)
  • 4. Suji (3:32)
  • 5. Sanjyou (4:02)
  • 6. Girl eraser (3:52)
  • 7. Sukuramaizu (3:54)
  • 8. Born before (4:00)
  • 9. Packet Hero (4:38)
  • 10. Confusion (4:21)
  • 11. Miseenen (4:43)
  • 12. Umitagari (3:45)
  • 13. Mind brand (4:19)
  • 14. Brain Revolution Girl 2016 ver. (3:40)
  • 15. Rational time (14:21)

Review

Maretu's "Coin Locker Baby" hits like a fever dream wrapped in digital silk, delivering 15 tracks of pure Vocaloid wizardry that'll rewire your brain circuits. This 70-minute odyssey kicks off with "Last Day" before diving headfirst into the title track's twisted narrative, all powered by Hatsune Miku's ethereal vocals that dance between sweet and sinister. The whole thing reads like a cyberpunk novel set to music, with Maretu weaving tales of identity crisis and existential dread through his signature blend of electronic precision and anime-inspired chaos.

What really makes this release sing is how tracks like "Thirst," "Suji," and "Mind Brand" showcase Maretu's genius for marrying brutal, aggressive programming with unexpectedly catchy hooks. The updated "Brain Revolution Girl" practically explodes out of your speakers with its multi-layered production magic, while cuts like "Girl Eraser" prove that experimental electronic music doesn't have to sacrifice emotion for innovation. This debut full-length stands as a testament to the creative possibilities when you let digital vocals tell deeply human stories, creating an immersive experience that's equal parts haunting and hypnotic. - Cal