![]() ![]() The lyrics speak about waiting and having a place to come back to, again highlighting the band’s connection with the fans.įlyby is a big surprise. The melody in the chorus is great, partly because it is in a higher register, which is where Fujiwara is really interesting. Namida no Furusato is another strong song. The soft instrumental throughout places emphasis on Fujiwara’s voice, which exhibits an impressive disparity between the soothing sound of the verses and the emotionally-charged, heavier chorus. Some listeners may dislike it for its unconventional sound, but it will probably make you smile, and it displays the band’s willingness to take risks and change up their style.Īrrows may be the best of the slower songs. With a light-hearted, almost silly feel to it at times and some bass and guitar parts that are just wacky, this catchy, unique song shows the versatility of the band and its ability to surprise. One of the real treats on the album is Kasabutabutabu. ![]() ![]() Naoi Yoshifumi’s talent for the bass is spotlighted in Hammer Song to Itami no Tou, particularly in areas when the guitar drops out of the melody. Supernova is interesting for its inclusion of American country style guitar playing. This release, like their earlier ones, displays the band members’ skills at their respective instruments. In addition to the singles, there are several gems on the album. The song ends with the same feel-good, catchy guitar riff with which it opens. Overall, the song is catchy, energizing, and propagates an uplifting feeling that makes you want to grab a guitar and start jamming. Vocalist Fujiwara Motou's climbing vocals are particularly showcased in a series of progressively higher notes in the chorus of Mayday. Mayday captures the best of Bump of Chicken. Each group follows its respective orbits and one day they meet hence, the album name Orbital Period and the tour name Homesick Satellite.īy now, listeners have probably heard all the well-received singles off the album: Planetarium, Supernova, Karma, Namida no Furusato, Hana no Na and Mayday, the last of which is probably the greatest song on the album. Phrases from the songs like "the person you want to see" and the "person who is waiting" describe the interaction of two people, but more importantly it illustrates the relationship between the band and its fans. The album, Orbital Period, is especially personal, and even more than previous releases it highlights the relationship between the band and their fans, according to the Oricon live report on their Janushow at Zepp Tokyo. Tickets for their live show early in January sold out immediately, a reflection of the fans’ eagerness to hear the songs from the new album live. After thirteen years, Bump of Chicken's popularity hasn’t petered out or dwindled On the contrary, it’s flourished. ![]()
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