「untitled」 impressions
Arashi's album,「untitled」, recently released and I really wanted to express my impressions about each song on the album. Aside from Power of the Paradise, I have not listened to the other 2 singles previously. So pretty much, I'm listening to this album blind. Forgive me for all the repeated words, it's a bit difficult to describe songs without understanding any of the lyrics. Basically, I'm just attempting to describe my mood.
- Green Light - Fun pop song. Catchy chorus.
- Tsunagu (つなぐ) - Nice country rock folk tune and I love the melody of the chorus. Head bop!
- "Mikan" (｢未完｣) - Jazzy and pop song. It's kind of like a mashup between Face Down + Truth. Love the orchestral parts. After watching the music video, I really love how it plays with the theme of light and shadow + solo dances were a nice touch! The more I listen to it, the more I like it.
- Sugar - Suave song. Fun beat and chorus. I imagine a very adult situation where a woman seduces these men or vice versa ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°). This song is growing on me every time I listen to it. "Falling into your trap" ~♡
- Power of the Paradise - Works well with the aesthetic of the album I guess. Was my least favorite single tbh.
- Ari no mama de (ありのままで) - Bouncy beat! It perks up my energy. Very easy-listening song. The harmonies are beautiful. Love the piano bits. Nino saying "You are beautiful" makes my heart flutter ♡
- 風雲 - Like the rock intro! Hell yeah. Pop-py chorus. Mmm yeah, the electric guitar rifts.
- I'll be There - Jazzy and snazzy. Makes me want to snap my fingers. Chorus is classic pop Arashi. Catchy song!
- 抱擁 - Slower pace song but smooth and sexy. Great love song.
- Pray - Wouldn't be an Arashi album without a ballad song. A nice, calming, and easy-to-listen melody.
- Hikari (光) - Interesting use of church choir voices. Fun chorus. "LIGHTS!" lol. This style is not really my cup of tea but will probably be fun to listen to live.
- 彼方へ - Classic Arashi style song. Love the buildup to that beat in the chorus. It's an alright song.
- Song for You - HOLY SHIT 11 MINUTES! OHNO'S SEXY VOICE. WHAT IS THIS, A FUCKING MUSICAL?! SHIT THAT AIBA+NINO HARMONY. YES PLEASE! GAWD SHO+JUN HARMONIES. ALL THE INSTRUMENTAL TRANSITIONS BETWEEN EACH VERSE ARE BEAUTIFUL. "YOU ARE MY SOUL" CRIES!! IT'S LIKE ANOTHER 5x10 AND I DONT KNOW WHAT THEY ARE SAYING BUT I LOVE IT! 6 minutes in and the melody becomes a grand symphony. The harmonies all around are beautiful. The "Ooohs" and "Ahhhss" near the end are just breathtaking and spine-chilling. MASTERPIECE.
- Bazuri Night (バズりNIGHT) - LOL IT'S A DDR SONG. I could dance to this! However, I feel like the beat overpowers the singing tho. It's kind of hard to distinguish the 3 voices (Ohno, Aiba, Sho). If I didn't know this was a unit song, I would have assumed it would have been sung by all of them.
- Yoru no Kage (夜の影) - OHHH HELLO SEXY. What is this eargasm?! NINO, JUN, AND OHNO YES. Everything flows and hits the right notes. I never thought the word "panorama" could sound sexy until Ohno sang it. I literally "can't get enough" of this song. Their voices, melody, chorus, that staccato enunciation, those little whisper moments in the other ear, all the English words integrated into the song. Just MMMMmmmMMM GOOD SHIT. CLAP CLAP CLAP CLAP CLAP CLAP! Hell yeah. Can't wait to see this performed live. Hope Ohno choreographs!
- UB - Very soft and mellow beat. Much fluff. Much friendship. Aimiya love♡ I wonder what UB could mean?
- Come Back - Love the mix of hip-hop and R&B(?). I think this song is a perfect blend of Jun + Sho's voices and styles. Very entertaining song!
- Kanpai Song - ENERGY EXPLOSION! Sounds like it could be a theme song to a comedy anime. KANPAI! Definitely will be one of the "last songs" before the encore starts. Calling it haha. THIS SONG IS TOO MUCH FUN!!
Holy shit the unit songs are interesting, amazing, and unique. All of the member's styles complement with one another so well. Overall my favorite song is definitely "Yoru no Kage". I am head over heels with this song. "Tsunagu", "Ari no mama de", & "Come back" are like second favorites.
"Song For You" is on a whole other level. Very admirable of them to write and compose a freaking 11 minute song! This song is like another love letter to the fans. Absolutely beautiful.
Nevertheless, this album is going to be on repeat for the next 3 months.
Fantastic album and I will be looking forward to the concert dvds haha!