Miércoles 21 Sep 2011, 18:50
The meme is simple - list your top 10 artists and write your least favorite song for that artist. Explain why.
Try to avoid picking pointless/banal/uninteresting songs. Go for the utter rock bottom.
I plan to ignore some of my top 10 and put others instead, simply because I don't have anything interesting to say about them.
1. Artist: T's Music
Song: 石田三成のテーマ
Reason: This being an orchestra, or something like that, means there are no songs containing vocals. That, however does not exempt it from having a few irritating/repetitive songs. The melody in this one is an eccentric blend of electric saw meets electric guitar. The same beat loops endlessly thus making this song one of the few unpleasant listens from this artist(s).
2. Artist: ルルティア
Song: RESONANCE
Reason: I can honestly say that she is my favorite artist, and has sung most of my favorite songs. However, this new album leaves something to be desired. Her voice has lost some of its fluidity. In this particular song, the melody just isn't as ethereal as usual. She sounds whiny and tired.
3. Artist: Asriel
Song: 螺旋回廊
Reason: Asriel is the quintessential Gothic Lolita band. Their CD cover art is always gorgeous and their music has gotten significantly better with time, not worse. Either way, the quality of their music tends to be consistent, meaning that while the sound is not stellar, you know what to expect at least. I know her voice tends to sound shrill and screechy, but this song really pushes it. The clashing instrumentals combined with her fast, shrill singing does not a good song make. The one minute long instrumental opening doesn't help either.
4. Artist:浜崎あゆみ
Song: NOTHING FROM NOTHING
Reason: This Ayu's first album, ever. Its a rap album, and very different from her current sound. Snippets of her singing sound like the Ayu I know and love but her rapping voice makes her sound like she's about 8.
5. Artist: 초신성
Song: 愛唄 ※ GReeeeN 「愛唄」カバ
Reason: I've only heard their 5 stars album, and I found it to have an interesting non-boy-band-like sound. Some songs that had rap in 'em were surprisingly decent. The album was an easy listen overall. However, I'm not a fan of collabs, and this only had 5 listens form me, which is not good.
6. Artist: 青山テルマ
Song: LET'S PARTY
Reason: Again, another artist whose songs tend to be good in general. She has vocal ability, for sure, but when she tries to deepen her voice, it doesn't sound good. I think this is meant to be one of those 'feel good' songs, but I just don't feel it. Her voice sounds like she's in a hurry to leave the party, not to start one.
7. Artist: Tohoshinki
Song:Beautiful you
Reason: This song confuses me. Maybe they should stick to one main singer instead of 5.
8. Artist: ドーリスマリィ
Song: Dolls core
Reason: This is one of those love it or leave it bands. You either love the sound, or hate it. Personally, I like their lyrics more than the songs themselves, but whatever. This song does not do them justice, for one. The song lacks a cohesive feel, and there isn't any recognizable rhythm. No matter hat kind of message they're sending through song, camouflaging said message in such a heavy sound doesn't help.
9. Artist: ALI PROJECT
Song: 地獄の門
Reason: ALI PROJECT appears to be somewhat of a chameleon. She changes her image with every single she releases! Quite a few of her songs are utterly lovely, and transport you to beautiful worlds full of curiosities. But this just isn't one of them. The melody is so fast, that it leaves with no time to take it in and enjoy it.
10. Artist: 志方あきこ
Song; 謳う丘~Salavec rhaplanca.~
Reason: Another love it or leave it artist. Not everyone is a fan of the classical Sopranos. Myself included. Her voice fluctuates too much in this song.