I've heard Shoujo Robot a long time ago, but I just listened to the B-sides now. I love them both, but Nihon ni Umarete takes the cake with me. I'm a sucker for well-written gospel/soul music. (: And it's nice that this one is flavored with Shiina's trademark turbulent sound. The middle is a little everywhere, but I kind of like it -- reminds me of Ringo Catalogue.
Ikenai Ko is nice as well.. reminds me of Chara's style of music. I feel that a lot of Chara's songs kind of stay in one place, but Shiina has really added a lot of depth to the style.
It's nice to hear new things after you thought you heard it all. (:
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