A J-pop act’s unmarried isn’t all the time the most efficient tune on their album, despite the fact that it’s the only the general public will listen. Now and again, b-sides deserve reputation too. I need to highlight a few of these buried treasures and provides them the props they deserve.
I don’t most often put up “buried treasures” for J-pop, maximum regularly as a result of they’re now not to be had on streaming so can’t be embedded right into a assessment. Such was once the case with Hiromitsu Kitayama’s solo debut unmarried… till this week. I used to be demise to listen to the coupling songs launched previous this yr and stressed when the bodily singles have been offered out and going for top costs at the aftermarket. Fortunately, TOBE has made up our minds to begin liberating its artists’ tune digitally. Now I will percentage how unbelievable NEØ Technology is!
This follows precisely the place RANSHIN left off, however could also be even higher. Kitayama plays this hyper-energetic rap rock sound so neatly. his highest moments on Kis-My-Ft2 tracks tended to be inside of this realm, so I’m glad to peer him amplify on it together with his solo profession. NEØ Technology‘s verses spread at a breakneck tempo — ultra-rhythmic and tremendous thrilling. The tune lurches into some awkward pauses, however the hearty refrain brings it again with aplomb. I like the choral sound of the backing vocals, which provide the hook a theatrical, rock-opera attraction. It’s an exciting combine that rings a bell in my memory of Miyavi’s tune. Come to consider it, Miyavi has labored on Kis-My-Ft2’s tune up to now. Possibly he and Kitayama will workforce up once more sooner or later!
| Hooks | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Longevity | 9 |
| Bias | 9 |
| RATING | 9 |
Grade: A-
