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Singles Collection 2004-2007 |
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Tracklist |
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01 - Onna no Ko no Kimochi
02 - Ring Out
03 - Midnight Cafe
04 - Start to New Way
05 - Noboru Ashita e |
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Review |
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I first heard about Poscoizm in a high school punk compilation called SUPER TEEN'S. Like pretty much every punk compilation, there were some decently good songs and some disasters. I liked a few of the tracks, mainly the first few songs by bands like Radwimps (who are now a terrible, terrible band) and Nothing. But it was that one song, "Slowly Time," by a band with a weird name that would keep me going back for more. What the hell is a Poscoizm anyways? Fast forward to a few years later: tired of listening to the same one song over and over, I finally took the time to order some of their releases. After all, I had liked "Slowly Time" enough to make such a blind purchase.
the ENARI zone came out in September of 2004 and it was Poscoizm's first solo release. The first track, called "Onna no Ko no Kimochi," isn't a spectacular song. The verses are interesting enough due to the changes in rhythm, and the bass, which is what I liked the most in "Slowly Time," is prominent enough to take its share of the spotlight. Unfortunately, the chorus falls way short. The vocalist also possesses one of the most generic voices I have ever heard. There is absolutely nothing special or outstanding about his singing, and this hurts the song tremendously. Following it is "Ring Out," which kicks things off with a few verses of undecipherable English. It charges onward at a higher pace than the previous track but in spite of a moderately interesting guitar solo, the chorus falters and drags the whole song down. This song, while a little bit better than "Onna no Ko no Kimochi," still doesn't feel winner. With all the great music in the world, there's no time for mediocrity like this.
Things don't get much better from here. "Midnight Cafe" is another boring song with generic rock'n'roll riffs, repetitive verses and a painfully uninteresting chorus. It's a decent rock song by anyone's standards, but it doesn't really leave a lasting impression and you'll forget all about it by the time it's over. Like the previous two songs, it could be better with a more interesting and exciting vocalist. "Start to New Way" slows things down and attempts to showcase the band's more mature side. It is also the longest song on this mini-album, clocking in at 5 minutes and 17 seconds. Unfortunately, the length doesn't really help this song as the verses drone on and on. The chorus, however, comes very close to taking off, even with the crippling vocals, and deserves at least a little bit of praise.
The last track manages to end things on a positive note, since it's the best song on the mini-album. In "Noboru Ashita e," Poscoizm finds their tempo and delivers a song that comes off as truly honest. The melodies are more lasting and more suited to the vocalist. It doesn't blunder forward like "Midnight Cafe" nor does it lag behind like "Start to New Way." Of all the songs on the mini-album, this one is the most similar to "Slowly Time," that song that I loved so much on the high-school punk compilation album. A bit slower, perhaps, but it captures the same mood, one that the vocalist is able to deliver without stumbling in the process. Unfortunately, there isn't enough good music on this EP to make it feel like a worthwhile purchase. There are some good things to be found on the ENARI zone, such as a remarkable rhythm section and cool musical phrases here and there, but overall it doesn't really go anywhere. I'm not really satisfied with Poscoizm's maturing process, and honestly there's not much interest left in me to find out where they end up.
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