Album Rating: 3.0

Man this is weird, I have literally no idea whether it's good or not.



Some of the instrumentation is cool & her voice CAN be enjoyable, also there's a lot of variation in both aspects which keeps things interesting. I do find her voice a tad over-bearing at times though, especially the higher pitched moments (which are often), this isn't always a problem for me (I even like Melt-Banana's vox, who someone once described as 'the Powerpuff Girls on meth').



It jumps quite abruptly from being enjoyable to grating & I like the stylistic changes at times, but why is there a song that sounds like generic pop punk (instrumentally)? In fact the pop rocky stuff is also generally a bit cheesy.



I do really like the orchestral & jazzy elements though.



Very confused.

Album Rating: 5.0

"but why is there a song that sounds like generic pop punk (instrumentally)?"



Because the power chord laden style of that genre blends with the noisy brickwalled production to create an abrasive yet simple backdrop so the vocal melodies are front and centre.

Album Rating: 5.0

The composition of something being done thousands of times before doesn't matter, it's the concept and presentation of it (Posting here on phone is awful).

Album Rating: 5.0

Sounds like you're over thinking it a bit dude, haha! It's basically a pop album covered up with a load of fun, noisy rock arrangements and some orchestral twists; take it easy and see if you feel it

Album Rating: 5.0

"Because the power chord laden style of that genre blends with the noisy brickwalled production to create an abrasive yet simple backdrop so the vocal melodies are front and centre"



This. And it's all about riding them sweet sweet melodies

Album Rating: 3.0

Depends, the composition certainly can matter although I won't dispute your general point, not everything has to be completely original in that regard & I couldn't realistically expect that to be the case. It just wasn't for me.



I'm not panning this, like I said there are definitely some interesting ideas here but it doesn't appear to be the easiest listen from start to finish, feel like I'm abruptly being sucked in & then pulled away again by the very next track.

Album Rating: 4.5

'i hate fun, basically'



you, rn.

Album Rating: 3.0

It's fun sometimes so...



I like 'disco metal' & if you're completely against fun that just isn't possible, haha

Album Rating: 5.0

Have you tried Kalk Samen? The writing and arrangement on that album are probably way more up your street

Album Rating: 3.0

Is this anything like the album before this, because if so I agree with Demon

Album Rating: 5.0

@Demon: Yeah it isn't the easiest listen since it's so loud and every song throws you into a very different mood so whether you like that or not depends on how much you like each individual song. Despite that, I feel like the album is structured correctly with its order, especially with Tsumi being the grand center piece and picking the song with jammy outro as the closer.

Album Rating: 4.5

"Man this is weird, I have literally no idea whether it's good or not."

Most of the time, that means it's good. But yeah, check out Kuri no Hana, but DON'T expect it to be the "easiest listen" either. It's much farther "out there". Thinking about it, Sanmon Gossip might be your go-to Shiina for now. It's very well-crafted and distinct in its sound.





"Is this anything like the album before this, because if so I agree with Demon"

No it isn't.

Album Rating: 3.0

Hmmmmmmm

I'll try this then but I don't think it'll win me over

Album Rating: 4.5

if you go in with that attitude it probably wont, mate

Album Rating: 3.0

You'd be surprised how good I am at being wrong. Maybe this'll blow me away I don't know

Album Rating: 3.0

Admittedly there's some catchy stuff on here, 'Bathroom' & 'Identity' certainly are.

Album Rating: 3.0

I listened to Kero Kero Bonito and this back to back and almost overdosed

This is better than their first album at least

Album Rating: 4.5

new KKB was kinda disappointing in some aspects but surpassed expectations on others for me.



weird album.

this bangs HARD, tho.

Album Rating: 3.0

Both albums bang adequately.

Album Rating: 5.0

Rating this the same as KBB...yeesh.