Psy-S
Psy・S [sáiz] (often written as "Psy-S" or "Psy S" in English due to the lack of the Japanese dot "・" on most western keyboards) was a popular Japanese progressive pop/rock band, formed in 1983 by Masaya Matsuura alongside female vocal powerhouse Chaka (a pseudonym used by Mami Yasunori). After Japanese hits and successes throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s, they disbanded in 1996.
The musical style of Psy・S was an experimental mixture of electronic synthesizers, highly accomplished electric guitar riffs, and haunting, piercing vocals. Psy・S is perhaps best known in the West for their significant role in the soundtrack of the cult anime title To-Y (adapted from Atsushi Kamijo's popular 1980s manga). The anime's opening theme, Lemon no Yuuki, and ending song Cubic Lovers are seen amongst Western anime fans and Jpop enthusiasts as two of Psy・S' all-time greatest songs. Frontman Masaya Matsuura went on to create several famous video games for the Sony PlayStation.
Releases
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PSY・S [Sáiz]* = サイズ* - Pic-Nic = ピクニック | 1986 | CD, Album, Stereo |
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PSY・S [Sáiz]* = サイズ* - Pic-Nic = ピクニック | 1986 | Vinyl, LP, Album, Promo, Stereo |
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PSY・S [Sáiz]* = サイズ* - Pic-Nic = ピクニック | 1986 | Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo |
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PSY・S [Sáiz]* = サイズ* - Pic-Nic = ピクニック | 1986 | Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo |
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PSY・S - [Sáiz]* = サイズ* - Another Diary = アナザー・ダイアリー | 1986 | Vinyl, 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
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Psy . S - Non-Fiction | 1988 | Vinyl, LP, Album |
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PSY・S [Sáiz]* - Teenage = ティーンエイジ | 1985 | Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
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PSY・S [sáiz]* - Be With You | 1994 | CD, Mini, Single |
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Psy•S [sáiz]* - Different View | 1986 | CD, Album, Stereo |
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Psy . S - Non-Fiction | 1988 | Vinyl, LP, Album, Promo |
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Psy.S [sáiz]* - Live Psy-S Non-Fiction Tour 88-'89 / Psy-S 4size | 2005 | DVD, NTSC, Stereo |
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PSY・S [sáiz]* - Two Hearts | 1991 | CD, Compilation |
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Psy•S [sáiz]* - Mint-Electric | 1987 | CD, Album |
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PSY・S [sáiz]* - Home Made | 1994 | CD, Album, Compilation |
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Psy•S* - Collection | 1987 | CD, Album |
| No Image | Psy•S [sáiz]* - Mint-Electric | 2007 | CD, Album, Reissue |
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Psy･S* - Mint Electric | 1987 | Vinyl, LP, Album, Promo |
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PSY・S [sáiz]* - Non-Fiction | 1988 | CD, Album |
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Psy . S - Angel Night ～天使のいる場所～ | 1988 | Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single |
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Psy•S* - Different View | 1985 | Vinyl, LP, Album |
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Psy•S* - Collection | 1987 | CD, Album |
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PSY・S [sáiz]* - Two Hearts | 1991 | CD, Compilation |
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Psy･S* - Friends Or Lovers | 1991 | CD, Mini, Single |
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Psy . S - 電気とミント | 1991 | CD, Mini, Single, Stereo |
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Psy . S - Psyclopedia | 2012 | CD, Box Set, Compilation, Limited Edition, Remastered |
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Psy.S [sáiz]* - Live Non-Fiction Tour'88-'89 | 1989 | VHS, NTSC |
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Psy•S* - Different View | 1985 | Vinyl, LP, Album |
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PSY・S [sáiz]* - Non-Fiction | 1988 | CD, Album |
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Psy•S [sáiz]* - Mint-Electric | 1987 | CD, Album |
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PSY・S* - Emotional Engine | 1994 | CD, Album |
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PSY・S [sáiz]* - Two Hearts - Originals & Remixes - | 2020 | Vinyl, LP, Limited Edition, Remastered, Stereo |
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Psy . S - Brand-New Menu | 1985 | Vinyl, 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo |
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Psy.S [sáiz]* - Live Non-Fiction Tour'88-'89 | 1989 | Laserdisc, 12", Single Sided, Stereo, NTSC |
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Psy . S - Window | 1993 | CD, Album |
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Psy•S* - Psy•S Presents "Collection" = サイズ プレゼンツ "コレクション" | 1989 | CD, Album, Repress |
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Psy•S* - Mint Electric | 1987 | Vinyl, LP, Album |
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Psy . S - Holiday | 1991 | CD, Album |
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PSY・S [sáiz]* - Golden☆Best (Singles+) | 2002 | CD, Compilation, Remastered |
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Psy . S - Child | 1989 | CD, Mini, Single, Stereo |
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Psy・S [sáiz]* - Lemonの勇気 | 1987 | Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
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Psy . S - Brand-New Menu | 1985 | Vinyl, 12", 45 RPM, Single |
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Psy . S - Woman・S | 1986 | Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
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PSY・S* - Two Spirits Live Psy・S Best Selection | 1992 | CD, Compilation |
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Psy . S - Collection / Atlas | 1989 | CD, Album, Compilation, Promo |
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Psy•S [sáiz]* - Mint-Electric | 1998 | CD, Album, Reissue |
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PSY•S [sáiz]* - Tri - Psy•S | 1990 | Laserdisc, 8", Single Sided, Stereo, NTSC |
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PSY・S [sáiz]* - Atlas | 1989 | CD, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition |
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PSY・S* - Two Bridges | 1996 | CD, Album |
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Psy•S* - Different View | 1985 | Vinyl, LP, Album, Promo |
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サイズ* - 薔薇とノンフィクション = Roses & Non-Fiction | 1988 | Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo |
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Tracklist: Atlas
| No. | Title | Runtime |
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| A1 | Wondering Up And Down ～水のマージナル | 5:01 |
| A2 | WARS | 4:20 |
| A3 | ファジィな痛み / Fuzzy Pain | 5:06 |
| A4 | Stratosphere ～真昼の夢の成層圏 | 3:27 |
| A5 | STAMP | 2:47 |
| B1 | 遠い空 | 4:50 |
| B2 | (北緯35°の)Heroism | 4:17 |
| B3 | See-SawでSEE | 5:03 |
| B4 | 引力の虹 | 5:36 |
| B5 | Wars － Reprise － | 2:44 |