LiSA- traumerei [Single] Review

Tracklist

[Disc: 1] 
1. traumerei
2. I doubt it
3. SPiCE

1. traumerei
The title single is nothing but a cascade of guitars, drums and LiSA wonderful singing. It begins with awesome guitar work and is filled with even better drumming throughout. This single is most certainly an anime opening by now, with the amount of instrumental work that went into this song.

2. I doubt it
Who is LiSA's studio guitarist? I need to find that man and shake his hand, he understands how to create memorable tracks. After listening to this song and the handiwork of LiSA herself and her band, I now know how this song got its title. Someone told LiSA that this song wasn't going to be as good as her work for Angel Beats, so she wrote this song and named it...

3. SPiCE
Starting off the a strong drumming line and weaving guitar work, LiSA's last song might certainly be her best on this EP. By the time you know it, a solo pops up and the song is over. Thats how invested in the song I was. 

Salley - Akai Kutsu [Single] Review

Tracklist:

1. 赤い靴 (Akai Kutsu)
2. Call
3. Down by the Salley Gardens

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1. 赤い靴 (Akai Kutsu)

 The title track starts off with a very nice acoustic opening from guitarist Urara and from that point, on It's all uphill.The song is very upbeat without being whiny. J-popish without being too cute. In other words, it makes for a very good anime ending which it is for "Toriko".

2. Call

My favorite track on the entire single. As stated before, the guitarist has found his niche and quickly plays off his strengths for a solid track. The intro is very  appealing and memorable. I can bet you 5 Itunes dollars that you will be singing "Baby, Kimi Ni" by the end of this song.

3. Down by the Salley Gardens

The slowest song on the single. This track is actually a simple acoustic song. No flashy J-pop stunt work, just singer Kohei lulling you to sleep. It should be noted that Down by the Salley Gardens is an Irish Poem and was also the inspiration for the naming of this band too.