Matenrou opera are a very well-known and loved band within the Visual Kei scene with their melodic metal tones and wonderful singing. Sono’s voice is very unique and enjoyable to listen to.
1. 瑠璃色で描く虹
Ruri iro de egaku niji appears on many different releases by the band and involves wonderful keyboard work from Ayame as well as powerful drumming from Yuu, bass from You and guitar work from Anzi. The singing by Sono is brilliant and the song itself has many powerful parts which make it a wonderful listen. It’s no wonder they use this song on many different releases.
8/10
2. Twilight Parade
This song has a really awesome introduction and the chorus is very brilliant, too. I don’t think there are any songs by Matenrou opera that I don’t enjoy listening to, and this certainly is an enjoyable track. It has everything in it that makes the band what they are.
8/10
3. Plastic Cell
This song starts off with keyboard and then a powerful drumming comes in with quite a metal-sounding riff. The keyboard stops and the metal riff, with all other instruments continues before Sono begins singing wonderfully. It has many tempo changes which keeps it interesting and Sono just makes it a wonderful song.
9/10
4. Alkaloid Showcase
This song has an amazing introduction, as well, and follows it up with wonderful singing and instrument work. The song even had it’s own PV which is an enjoyable watch and I recommend finding it to check it out! The chorus is magnificent and Sono showcases his own voice in it’s full glory.
9/10
5. Sara
This is a beautiful song, it’s very emotional and has quite a sad beginning which follows into melodic instruments which are harmonic and a wonder to listen to. The singing is quite melancholic and it’s as if Sono is thinking back whilst singing of past events. The ending is very beautiful, and sad as well.
10/10
6. Honey Drop
This song has great singing as it seems quite discordant but at the same time melodic and in-time. It’s a wonder to behold and definitely deserves a listen. The keyboard work is pretty epic in this song, as well. A thumbs up!
9/10
7. 忘却セルロイド
Boukyaku celluloid is a great song. The introduction is very discordant and fast with what sounds like violins playing quickly and an emergent drumbeat. The singing is really enjoyable, especially during the chorus and the drumming is wonderful throughout. This is another great song as the album draws to an end.
9/10
8. 虚空からの手紙
Koku kara no tegami is a great ending song for the mini-album. It sounds quite happy but has a good farewell-sound to it. All the band pull together to deliver a wonderful ending track and leave you wanting more Matenrou opera!
8/10
Overall 9/10
This is a great release from the band and I feel it is only bettered by their Anomie release. Both should be checked out as well as their singles. This album can be purchased on the iTunes store in Europe. Image taken from Google images.
-Akumu
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