Plastic Tree - Dona Dona album review
January 3rd 2010 04:42
Plastic Tree's latest album, Dona Dona. This review is based on limited edition version.
Tracklist:
1. 1999
2. Fukurou (Dona Dona version)
3. Etcetera
4. sunset bloody sunset
5. Consent
6. Gagaji
7. Sanatorium (Dona Dona version)
8. Dona Dona
9. Anten
DVD:
Free live in Yoyogi Park on June 10, 2009
1. Fukurou
2. Ruisen Kairo
3. Replay
4. Hate Red, Dip It
5. Melancholic
Comment:
As usual, I'm not going to talk much about songs like Fukurou and Consent as I have written review about these songs before. You can read about these songs here. As for Sanatorium, it does sounds a bit different than the single version but then again, it doesn't differ much from the original version. You can read review about the song here.
Now, let's talk about the new songs here. I'm pretty much amazed with this album that the album sounds exactly like their old album minus the angst. However, I didn't expect that some of the songs don't use electric guitar much. Songs like 1999 and Dona Dona used more acoustic guitar than electric guitar. I know when I mention acoustic guitar, you must be thinking that the songs are freaking slow. Well, you can put it that way but it's not as slow as you thought. It is still upbeat but in a calm way. Between 1999 and Dona Dona, I really love 1999 a lot. This song keeps echoing in my mind the moment I've listened to it for the first time.
Songs like Ecetra, sunset bloody sunset and gagaji are more on the hardcore side so if you prefer something edgy, these songs are highly recommended to listen. Out of these songs, Gagaji leaves me with the most impression.
Another thing that I find it amazing is Anten. In case you're wondering, Anten is just an instrumental song which I think Plastic Tree has never included in any of their albums. Please correct me if I'm wrong about this. Speaking of Anten, this instrumental has this dark and gloomy feeling which really suits with the title. Somehow, this song is like showcasing their talents especially for Kenken.
Overall, this album reminds me of their old album, Parade for some funny reason. When it comes to the songs, the songs don't really leave strong impressions unlike their previous album, Utsusemi because Utsusemi has more hardcore songs compared to Dona Dona. I can only say one thing that this album is the calmest Plastic Tree album I've ever heard. If you're looking for something to unwind yourself from the typical visual-kei style, this album is definitely for you.
If you're interested to buy this album, you can order your copy here:
Tracklist:
1. 1999
2. Fukurou (Dona Dona version)
3. Etcetera
5. Consent
6. Gagaji
7. Sanatorium (Dona Dona version)
8. Dona Dona
9. Anten
DVD:
Free live in Yoyogi Park on June 10, 2009
1. Fukurou
2. Ruisen Kairo
3. Replay
4. Hate Red, Dip It
5. Melancholic
Comment:
As usual, I'm not going to talk much about songs like Fukurou and Consent as I have written review about these songs before. You can read about these songs here. As for Sanatorium, it does sounds a bit different than the single version but then again, it doesn't differ much from the original version. You can read review about the song here.
Now, let's talk about the new songs here. I'm pretty much amazed with this album that the album sounds exactly like their old album minus the angst. However, I didn't expect that some of the songs don't use electric guitar much. Songs like 1999 and Dona Dona used more acoustic guitar than electric guitar. I know when I mention acoustic guitar, you must be thinking that the songs are freaking slow. Well, you can put it that way but it's not as slow as you thought. It is still upbeat but in a calm way. Between 1999 and Dona Dona, I really love 1999 a lot. This song keeps echoing in my mind the moment I've listened to it for the first time.
Songs like Ecetra, sunset bloody sunset and gagaji are more on the hardcore side so if you prefer something edgy, these songs are highly recommended to listen. Out of these songs, Gagaji leaves me with the most impression.
Another thing that I find it amazing is Anten. In case you're wondering, Anten is just an instrumental song which I think Plastic Tree has never included in any of their albums. Please correct me if I'm wrong about this. Speaking of Anten, this instrumental has this dark and gloomy feeling which really suits with the title. Somehow, this song is like showcasing their talents especially for Kenken.
Overall, this album reminds me of their old album, Parade for some funny reason. When it comes to the songs, the songs don't really leave strong impressions unlike their previous album, Utsusemi because Utsusemi has more hardcore songs compared to Dona Dona. I can only say one thing that this album is the calmest Plastic Tree album I've ever heard. If you're looking for something to unwind yourself from the typical visual-kei style, this album is definitely for you.
If you're interested to buy this album, you can order your copy here:
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