Himegoto
Artist: Dengeki Tomato
Album: Himegoto
Musicians: Nao (vocals), Yuuichi (guitar), Shun (guitar), Kouhee (bass), Yuuta (drums)
Composer/Lyricist:
Release Date: 20 Apr 2005
| Himegoto - Dengeki Tomato Tracklisting: 01. Ichi ni Chirijiri Futa ni Barabara *Bold titles - recommended listening. |
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OVERVIEW
Dengeki Tomato was an indie band that had a very short run in 2005, with only a year or so of performances and only one release worthy of note. Himegoto is that release, and it clearly shows how promising they were as a band, with a bright career unfortunately cut short by their break-up. Himegoto is a strong mini-album; although it is a bit immature as most indie albums are, there was plenty of potential. Himegoto features some very catchy music that is light-hearted and easy on the ears, with a borderline-swing rock style for some of their songs. It is a shame that Dengeki Tomato decided not to follow up on it; with more development and time playing together, they could have become a very good rock band. But at least Himegoto remains as a fun reminder of a band that could have been.
THE GOOD
Ichi ni Chirijiri Futa ni Barabara
The song with the name that’s fun to say is just as much fun to listen to. Out of the four songs on this mini-album, “Ichi” is the one that is influenced the most by the swing style. The jazzy opening, the constantly energetic beat, and the strong bass line just inspire you to leap up and dance. Nao’s vocals jump quickly all over the place, augmented by the bouncy guitar chords. “Ichi” is the perfect song to start this mini-album off on a high note.
Hoshizora no Shita Furati wa Ita
The opening for “Hoshizora” is deceptively slower and softer than the other songs on Himegoto. However, gradually the song builds, adding instruments in layers until it becomes much more intricate than you’d think from the beginning, with melody, countermelody and beat all weaving together into a full rock sound. Each note of the vocals are beautiful, particularly during the chorus. The guitar solo in the middle has a great melody and illustrates the guitarists’ talent. “Hoshizora” is the best song on this mini-album.
Renai Gyanburu Sunaipa
A ringing phone and a high-pitched trill launches you into this song. The composition for this song is not as solid as for “Hoshizora” and the vocals are a bit weaker. But there’s really not much to complain about, as “Renai” is still very catchy. The highlight of “Renai” are the interesting guitar lines throughout that enhance the melody.
Ima, Kimi ga Koko ni Iru Koto
“Ima” epitomizes fun with a cheerful sound has a summertime rock feel. You’ll want to bop along with the chorus. The verses are a bit monotonal, but the guitars and the instrumentals more than make up for that, as do the strong vocals. “Ima” isn’t the most impressive song on this album, but it is one of the most enjoyable.
The Rating: 7
Reviewed by: dheu
