Although Nostalgia was good and all, the chorus version of YELL is what stole the show.
Overall: Amazing single from Ikimono Gakari. Not only do they enhance the bridge, but they also carry through the final chorus. The chorus did a phenomenal job harmonizing with Kiyoe. All of a sudden the song picks up a power it never had before. Yup, we get a full chorus this time and the effect is felt to the fullest. Things change around that amazing bridge that gives the song that hopeful feeling. Labeled as the “chorus version,” most of the song is identical to the original version. Saving the best for last, this single includes a new version of the previous a-side, YELL. Nothing about this song was particularly stunning, but it was probably a good break for those of you who are tired with Ikimono Gakari’s constant release of ballads. Fortunately the verses bring us back to Ikimono Gakari’s more modern style. Heh no offense but the intro melody reminded me of an upbeat 80s or 90s song xD. Next is a much more energetic song, Toki wo Kakeru Shoujo (the girl who leaped through time). Although I didn’t feel nostalgic listening to the song, it was still great work. I loved the way Kiyoe leads into the chorus by making her phrasing shorter. Although this song presents the typical instrumentals of an Ikimono Gakari ballad (strings, piano, slight electric guitar), it’s the melody that really caught my attention. The strings suspend a long note to lead into the song, which helped build the excitement of the song. Nostalgia is one of my new favorite Ikimono Gakari ballads. I like it though.Īfter all that Jesus-y stuff I’m ready review something a little more sublime. Yeah so this entire single should have probably been released around Xmas time, and this cover only confirms that xD.
0 kommentar(er)
