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It’s a bit confusing, but it makes sense in my mind. Artists like Mao Denda (who apparently released stuff about 9 years ago) are eligible because they made themselves known in 2009. I don’t consider artists like alan to be “new artists” since her work was well known way before her debut album. There were a number of new artists this year… but as the title suggests I’ve only considered the artists who had the strongest debuts (I chose 5). Akizakura (cosmos)– Ikimono Gakari (Hajimari no Uta).SYOUKUBENI (shot in one take)– Dir en grey (Hageshisa to, Kono Mune no Naka de Karamitsuita Shakunetsu no Yami).Gunjou no Tani (acoustic ver.)- alan (Gunjou no Tani).Again, nothing is in any particular order. There are a couple more bonus categories I didn’t know where else to put (best collaboration and such). Here’s the 3rd part to my 5-part “Best of 2009” installment! This time I’m focusing on B-sides and album-only tracks. Posted in Artists/Bands, Ikimono Gakari, Reviews, Singles | Tagged Ikimono Gakari, single | Leave a Comment » “Toki wo Kakeru Shoujo” (時をかける少女, Girl Who Leapt Through Time).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.
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All of a sudden the song picks up a power it never had before.
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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.
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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.