Released date: July 6th 2011
The leaks for this album were leaked through radio stations and CMs. Couldnt refrain myself and went ahead to hear. But I didnt hear the songs again and the new leaks till the album was released. Couldnt really remember how the songs were so these thoughts are pretty much first thoughts. (:
1. Rock this
All I remembered from this song is: "Are we gonna rock this" is being repeated again and again. >.< But I like the group rap especially Ohno's line! :D
2. Mada Minu Sekai e
I think there were leaks for the dome dvd too and thus an early view for the PV of this song. I didnt like the PV because I wanted to see more closeups and the effects made my eyes became like this: @_@ I also find the song not that catchy. Only the "to the top to the top to the top come with me" part caught my liking~
3. Always
I like the chorus! The precise beat with one word at the time.
4. Shake It! (Jun's solo)
I like the chorus music. And of course Jun's "mm". xD I picture a funky, colourful, cute, bright kind of dance~
5. Niji no Kakera ~no rain no rainbow~
The first line and music made me went "this seems like a good song". I picture Arashi waving their hands in the air while singing and the screen would be nature graphics. The music is also cheerful~ ((: A tip tap dance music toward the end?
6. Hang Up On (Ohno's solo)
I like the part just before the chorus. The one word per beat kind of thing again! I'm expecting some awesome dance from the mighty Riida! :D
7. Joy
First heard it through Arashi's training camp and I love it!!! I dont know if its because Im heard them singing it "live" or what. The hibi-hibi-hibi-hibi-hibi part left an impression since they were counting it with their fingers while recording. :P Its my favourite song out of all so far! :D
8. Doko ni Demo Aru Uta (Nino's solo)
Im glad that Nino's solo is a ballad instead of a fast tempo song. I dont know why but I prefer Nino to sing ballad. Which is why 'Niji' is my favourite! :D Not forgetting that a guy playing the piano is my weakness!!!!! *_*
And this song seems like its suitable for dramas? Will need to listen to it more to like it.!
9. Negai
I thought its an old song from their single because Lotus has this word in the song's chorus. >.<
I like the music and how they sing with the beat at the chorus!
10. Janakute (Aiba's solo)
Out of all the solo songs of Aiba that I heard of, I realised his solos are always those lively, cheerful kind. No ballads or what. I like the part just before the chorus where he sings one word with one beat!
11. Morning light
Definitely something new (from what I know) for Arashi songs?! I like the electro pop/techno music. (: I also like the chorus. I picture some good dance moves for the chorus?
12. Kono Mama Motto
Saxophone??!! -> This was my first instant thought.
I think its something new for Sho? I thought he would be having fast tempo songs again for his raps.
13. Tooku Made
First heard it through the JAL CM and I like it more than Mada Minu Sekai e. Love the english part! Its addictive!
Conclusion: Couldnt decide which solo I like best. But Joy was definitely my favourite song! (;
Listened to the whole album a few times to get familiarize and here's my second thoughts!
I like Mada Minu Sekai e! :D :D More than Tooku Made! HAHA. :P And I can recognise these songs without seeing the title first. ((:
Morning light is now my favourite song. HAHAHA. The chorus is really addicitive!!! I think Joy fell to second place? xP The rest of the songs are not bad either after listening to them a few more times!
And I still haven't find my favourite solo because all of them as its own good points~~
Arashi songs never fail me! YAY! v^-^v
*Song title translations from the help of
yarukizero who also translated all the lyrics! :Dv