When I initially listened to this album, I was admittedly conflicted on my feelings about it. None of the songs particularly leapt out to me as "the bangers" of the album. For example, Island has Chimera and Diva Under the Blue Sky as the certified bangers of the album. But, after listening to Think of You (many) more times, I realized a fatal flaw in my thinking:
They're all bangers.
Think of You has turned more towards post-hardcore as opposed to blackgaze, which initially I ... read more
It has a similar sound to Island, leaning more towards the post-hardcore, upbeat sound. I hope and pray that means the iconic Island sound is here to stay.
This album is a combination of my two favorite things in music. I love the intensity and harshness of metal, but I love the melodic, upbeat sound of j-pop. Somehow, Asunojokei was able to pull off both of these things at the same time. I love almost everything about this album. I want more, please make more.