Audio Sponge

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Audio Sponge is the debut studio album by the electronic duo Sketch Show, released on September 19, 2002. It blends electronica and glitch pop to create a catchy, experimental sound.

Key facts
- Artists: Haruomi Hosono and Yukihiro Takahashi (Sketch Show)
- Release: September 19, 2002
- Genre: Electronica, glitch pop
- Labels: avex, Cutting Edge, daisyworld discs
- Producer: Sketch Show
- Notable collaboration: Ryuichi Sakamoto contributed on keyboards and other parts on some tracks
- Notable covers: Turn Down Day (classic song) and Theme from A Summer Place

Track listing (selected notes)
1. Turn Turn – 4:30
2. Wonderful to Me – 5:36 (lyrics Hosono, Takahashi; music Hosono, Sakamoto, Takahashi)
3. Microtalk – 5:01
4. Wilson – 5:16
5. Supreme Secret – 2:59
6. Do You Want to Marry Me – 3:47 (lyrics Corrine Tulipe; music Michel Magne)
7. Gokigen Ikaga 1·2·3 – 4:12
8. Reform – 3:41
9. Flying George – 4:34
10. Turn Down Day – 3:21 (lyrics Dave Blume, Jerry Keller; music Blume, Keller)
11. Return – 3:50
12. Theme from A Summer Place – 3:19 (lyrics Mack Discant; music Max Steiner)

Notes
- Mastered at Sterling Sound, NYC.
- Gokigen Ikaga 1·2·3 has a Blondie-like vibe and an interesting backstory linked to Snakeman Show.

Personnel (highlights)
- Haruomi Hosono and Yukihiro Takahashi – arranging, mixing, production
- Ryuichi Sakamoto – keyboards, clavinet, sampler
- Tom Coyne – mastering
- Yuka Honda – mastering coordination
- Various engineers and contributors also worked on mixing, post-production, and artwork

Audio Sponge marks the first full-length release from Sketch Show, showcasing their playful, technology-driven approach to electronic music.