[TJ] 2007.07.11 - OSCA (CD) [Single]

[Tokyo Jihad]

Tokyo Jihad's first impressions of Death.

1) OSCA: Its actually better to not have the song accompanied with Shiina's lame "i dont want to be here" look in the video. Still not anything to grab a new pair of underwear over.

2) Pinocchio: Now heres something promising. First time since Superstar? =P This is what Shiina Ringo used to sound like, those of us new or just have forgotten since its been so long. You see how the music is actually flowing along in song with Shiina's voice for a change? Rather than just sputtering while Shiina cackles some words. But is this new or is it an Appa cover or what? =p

3)Kaban no Nakami: Sounds like an introsong to a 70's sitcom, and Uki is a lil more forgivable here, even if hes using a slide. And hey for a change were not resting the song on Kameda! Yay! I know it sounds similar to something on my mp3 player, New Radicals maybe? maybe not, but somethig. Its alright-good.

So, B-side > A-side Izawa>Uki ph43r

[cjhobbies00]

Finally heard the single once through.

First impressions: the single as a whole is fine, but a little unsatisfying, just cause I'm so used to Shiina complete direction over the music. But the single does increase my anticipation for the second single and the album. 13 songs with only two singles??? That sounds amazing but lets just hope Shiina is responsible for 11 of those songs.

[HEDOfloe]

Originally Posted by cjhobbies00

Finally heard the single once through.

First impressions: the single as a whole is fine, but a little unsatisfying, just cause I'm so used to Shiina complete direction over the music. But the single does increase my anticipation for the second single and the album. 13 songs with only two singles??? That sounds amazing but lets just hope Shiina is responsible for 11 of those songs.

CDjapan:

"Third full-length album from Tokyo Jihen, this time featurign a little something new. All compositions carefully selected from the vast number of demos created by the band, and all lyrics written by Ringo Shiina herself. Includes 13 songs total (subject to change) with seven tracks from Ukigumo, five tracks from Izawa, and one composed by Kameda."

[kuro_neko]

Originally Posted by cjhobbies00

Finally heard the single once through.

First impressions: the single as a whole is fine, but a little unsatisfying, just cause I'm so used to Shiina complete direction over the music. But the single does increase my anticipation for the second single and the album. 13 songs with only two singles??? That sounds amazing but lets just hope Shiina is responsible for 11 of those songs.

ahahhaa well according to cdjapan, which is as of yet unconfirmed, the new album is 7 songs by Uki, 5 by Izawa, and 1 by Kameda, with all the lyrics by Ringo (put apparently none of the music). They were wrong about the credits on OSCA so I am taking that with a fairly large grain of salt.

[ChickShhh]

Originally Posted by HEDOfloe

Includes 13 songs total (subject to change) with seven tracks from Ukigumo, five tracks from Izawa, and one composed by Kameda.

I hope this is rumor,
or it raises the biggest WTF to me.

[Orenji]

Hey, can someone write up the lyrics of the three songs? Thanks a lot ^^.

Oh... 7 tracks from Ukigumo?!

[cjhobbies00]

Originally Posted by HEDOfloe

CDjapan:

"Third full-length album from Tokyo Jihen, this time featurign a little something new. All compositions carefully selected from the vast number of demos created by the band, and all lyrics written by Ringo Shiina herself. Includes 13 songs total (subject to change) with seven tracks from Ukigumo, five tracks from Izawa, and one composed by Kameda."

NOOOOOO! WhY???

I don't really doubt the truth of these credits, It fits with the direction of the singles...BUT WHY??? I was searching for the preorder for variety on yesasia but after hearing this news i'm not so sure anymore...the second single better kick ass.

[HEDOfloe]

I wanted the band to be more involved in the music writing but I didn't want it to be the band just writing the songs instead of mostly Ringo. I liked OSCA, I have not heard the rest of the songs on the single though so I'm not so sure about what to expect from Izawa, but if uki writes more songs like OSCA then I'm fine with that . If anything, I hope that she is working on a solo album as well.

[fluffiethesock]

Originally Posted by cjhobbies00

Finally heard the single once through.

First impressions: the single as a whole is fine, but a little unsatisfying, just cause I'm so used to Shiina complete direction over the music. But the single does increase my anticipation for the second single and the album. 13 songs with only two singles??? That sounds amazing but lets just hope Shiina is responsible for 11 of those songs.

Haha, sorry dude. According to cdJapan, 7 tracks are by Ukigumo, 5 by Izawa, and one song by Kameda!


Edit: I was just kidding about that part, but is this something that we should preorder now? Are there plans for them to release a special edition cd?

[HEDOfloe]

Damn, rubbing it in his face aren't we?