/jp/ - Otaku Culture

of all the songs on the album that we hadn't heard before, Cosmic Explorer initially sounded really cool to me, being kind of darker and bigger sounding than the rest of the album, with the synthwave-esque bass and synth solo 2 minutes in. it felt like it was the first time Nakata took western EDM influence and incorporated ina really nice way that didn't feel to forced.

until someone made the Madeon - Finale connection - which really lessened how i felt about this song. still decent track i guess. also fuck that weird fade in at 3:20, apparently its actually like that on the CD and not just in this rip.

Miracle Worker is a pretty solid song, easily my favorite of the new songs.

Next Stage was probably the song I was most excited for from the previews but its a shame the previews was pretty much all this song was. I was excited with the idea of Nakata doing something more funk inspired, but sadly that wasn't as present as i'd hoped beyond the guitar. as >>15023183 says theres that whole middle section that really feels like it should have vocals but doesn't.

i never got the hype over Story. if i want to listen to Wave Runner, i'll listen to Wave Runner. then again i'm the black sheep for never liking the "big EDM track of the album", like Party Maker, or Edge.

Baby Face is eh, i guess it serves its purpose as the "soft, cute" song. about the most interesting part of the song to me was Nakata jumping on that tropical house synth sound thats started to show up a bit in the west since it was used in a couple Bieber songs.


post those official rankings, boys:

Miracle Worker > Next Stage With You > Flash (first time in a long time an album mix actually saved the song) > Cosmic Explorer > Sweet Refrain > Relax In The City > Hold Your Hand > Baby Face > Tokimeki Lights > Navigate (only so since its an intro, it serves its purpose well i guess) > Star Train > Cling Cling > Story > Pick ME AHP

>>12480247
this.
when will people stop arguing over who's the hottest when deep down, we know in our hearts that all girls are best girl