As you all know, I love Perfume. The Japanese technopop unit. And they have their new single "Spending All My Time" set to be released this Wednesday (15th August 2012).
But somehow Perfume fans have leaked out the whole single. So here's my review.
[Covers]
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| Limited Edition |
The limited edition cover looks okay. Just have a bit of a peeve with that font they used. But it is an interesting cover to see from a group like them.
[Fanboy mode]
OMG! IT SEEMS LIKE KASHIYUKA'S GONNA FALL AND NOCCHI'S GONNA CATCH HER. A~Chan looks like she has given up hope on her Nocchan moments (In the PV) =P
[/Fanboy mode]
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| Regular Edition |
Ah the regular edition.. It looks kinda plain. And why on earth would Kashiyuka stand on a chair. Haha, anyway I love how Nocchi looks so sophisticated. One more good point, no cheesy font. ^_^
1) Spending All My Time
Honestly, I can understand why a lot people didn't like the direction Perfume was going after they were promised by Universal (their new label) that they wouldn't change their style for the sake of promoting in the West. Spending All My Time is a dance track that is obviously influenced by the Western sounds that dominate the American Top 40.
Yet I like it. =P
Perfume themselves objected to singing this song originally as it had only English lyrics. But they persuaded their producer, Nakata Yasutaka to add a bit of Japanese lyrics in the end. Anyway, the song has definitely grown on me but I wouldn't have it on repeat like some of their other songs like Laser Beam and Love The World. But it is definitely and earworm after a while.
2) Point
I won't get into much detail about the history of the song. But it was released as a teaser in a advertisment Perfume did back earlier this year.
The song's electronica influence can definitely be heard and I think its a very cute and poppy song of theirs. Its a plethora of sound effects that make it very funky and enjoyable. ^_^
3) Hurly Burly
Hail the almighty Hurly Burly! I love Hurly Burly even though its 5 minutes long. When they first performed the intro at an event, the intro was so banging that I was like
"OMG!!!!! WAHHH!!!!!"
Perfume returns to familiar territory with this song as it sounds like it would fit their previous materials. When it comes to the chorus, I just feeling like getting up and dancing.
4) Spending All My Time -Original Instrumental-
One of the few things that Perfume does when they release a single is have their coupling original instrumentals fitted in. Honestly, I love it as I can hear some small sound effects that Nakata might have put in.
In terms of Spending All My Time's instrumentals, I guess its okay. I do like the small sound effects that sound like the synthesizer just gone haywire in those micro seconds you can hear. Oh, because of the song's simple structure, I can finally sing a Perfume song on Karaoke without referring to the lyrics. *Hallelujah*
5) Point -Original Instrumental-
Without Perfume's vocals, this can really sound like a laidback track to chill. I love that harp sound. But I love it even more cuz this is perfect for me to listen while doing my school work. ^_^
They didn't remove the "woohoo~ woohoo~" for this instrumental but I'm think its great they left it there. It's very bubbly and its a great mood lifter. I definitely gonna have this on for repeat.
In terms of the songs, my fav would definitely be Hurly Burly for it's shear awesomeness. ^_^
[Promotional Video]
I read from a blogger that Perfume has never ceased to impress with their promotional video since One Room Disco and I agree.
With the concept of psychic girls, there is some Nocchan going on here. So for Nocchan shippers, rejoice!
Like the song's repetitiveness, there are some parts of the PV that repeat itself, so I found that suitable.
They've implement their "See no evil, hear no evil and speak no evil" concept once again. Also, those intricate hand movements, GOSH HOW DO THEY DO IT. *retreats to lair to learn the hand movements*
Overall, they didn't disappoint. And because of the PV, the song grew on me more. ^_^
[Poster]
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| Picture from perfumedisco.com |
They've replaced the words in the limited edition with their logo. It looks fine. Looks a bit bland since they just used the limited edition cover again. Oh well...
[Verdict]
A very solid release by my favourite group. Those who don't like Spending All My Time have Hurly Burly to fanboy/girl over. I'm still waiting for my copy to come though. Once it does, I shall review the packaging and the insides of the single as well. ^_^
If any of you have any recommendations on how I review, please do comment.
Thanks again. Bye bye. And much love to you!
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