Fuck You Days

Yay, its time! I mentioned in my last-last post that I would talk about SuG's new album LOLLIPOP KINGDOM next time. My bad. Well, here goes.
Just to make this clear, I'm not a reviewer, and this is by no means an *official* review. It's just my thoughts on the album/songs so far. I probably won't go into much detail, mainly because I'm not very good at describing what it is I like/dislike about songs and why. I just know whether I like something or not. Anyway, on with the show!

1. Lollipop Kingdom. Cleverly titled. Can't say much about it, it's what you'd expect an intro song from these boys to be. Gives a good impression of whats coming up in the album. Captures the essence/feeling of the album really well, but I guess thats what it is meant to do.

2.Pastel Horror Yum Yum Show. I personally love the name of this song, I think it's great, and so SuG. The song isn't all new, the PV was released a few weeks before the album. I actually love this song, it really grew on me. At a first listen it can sound a little messy and confusing, but once you get the flow of the song, it's fucking fantastic. Definitely a favourite on the album.

3. ☆Gimme×Gimme☆. Again, not new, but still so damn good. It's fun, it's positive, it's catchy as hell. There isn't a lot more to say about this one. This song had just been released as a single a few weeks before I got into SuG, so even though it wasn't the first song of theirs I heard, it still has a special place.

4. Toy Soldier. Now this is something that I didn't understand; another song that has already been released. I don't really think putting two singles next to each other is a good idea, but hey, thats just me. Whatever floats their boat. As for the song itself, well, meh. It's not a favourite of mine, it's certainly not one of their best. But its alright. It's fun to listen to, especially the "You ready? Yes sir!" bits. I like to do the little salute when I listen to it.

5. No! More! War! Wow, did this song surprise me. It really threw me, I'm not going to lie. To me, it sounds loosely 90's hip hop inspired, and at the moment I'm not sure that I like it all that much. But, I'll keep listening, and see how it goes. I may well come to love it in time.

6. crispy. I think the name of this song is really cute. And the song itself is pretty cute too. It has a chill feeling. It also sounds a little 90's hip hop inspired, so I suppose it flows nicely with No! More! War! Again, I'm not so crazy about this one, yet. I'll keep listening!

7. Howling Magic. Oh my god. This. This song is EASILY one of my favourites, if not the favourite. I can't explain what it is about this song, but it's so good. So fucking good. I'm sorry I can't be more descriptive, I just have too many feels for this song.

8. sleazy ARMY blood. I was a little worried about how this one would sound, what with its name and all, but I was pleasantly surprised. More than pleasantly, this is also one of my favourites. It has this really kickass feeling to it, lots of energy. I feel so badass walking down the street listening to it. I love the use of sound effects and such in this song, particularly the sirens. They're well placed in the song and really compliment it. Also, on a sort of side note, it makes me wonder why Takeru knows the word sleazy. Of all the English words... hah, I guess its actually just like him.

9. yellow strider. Mainly, I just want to say, why in the hell is this not a full song?! This is just one of those interlude type songs that SuG love to throw in. But seriously, this song is so incredible, it's actually another of my favourites, even though it's only 1 minute 29 seconds. I really, really wish SuG had made this a full song. It would have been so good.

10. SWEET COUNT DOWN -Album Ver-. As I'm sure a lot of others are, I'm already familiar with this song, as it was included on one version (I don't remember which) of SuGs last single before the album was released. I loved it then, I love it now. It's another song with that great, kickass feeling that SuG pull out every now and again, and they pull it off. I really like that theres an actual countdown in the song, and it's done well. I actually didn't notice the countdown until about the third listen. Herpaderplol.

11. Kitanai Kotoba. By this point I was beginning to wonder where the slow song would come in, and here it is! There always is one or two. What can I say about this song. It's really, really beautiful. It's stunning. It sent shivers down my spine. I love it when SuG come out with songs like this. You know, slower, where you can really feel Takeru pour all his heart and emotions into his words. The instrumental parts are really sweet sounding. It reminds me a lot of Kaori, from TOKYO MUZiCAL HOTEL. (When it comes to slow SuG songs, though, Misora is still, and will always be my favourite).

12. Fukanzen Beautyfool Days. I like the placing of this song after Kitanai Kotoba. You're left with all these intense feelings, and then Beautyfool Days comes on, and it brings the album back up to an upbeat, positive vibe. It's very uplifting. When I first heard the preview for this song, I was left feeling a little disappointed, as the extract they chose made it sound like it would be the same as their previous releases. But it really isn't anything like Toy Soldier, or Gimmie Gimmie for that matter. I love it. It's positive, in a way that isn't too peppy or oshare. It's a song that is really well put together.

13.DOKI DOKI TV CREW. Ahhh. It's fun! Really, it is! Its name sort of tells you that it's gonna be a fun, energetic, upbeat song.  This one sounds 50's swing inspired, especially the guitar solo/instrumental parts. I don't quite love it, yet, so it's another one I'll keep listening to, I have a feeling I'll grow to love it.

14.Fancy Cake Yum Yum Show. Last but certainly not least. It's actually very different to Pastel Horror Yum Yum Show. But I think thats why it works. They compliment each other, which is, I'm pretty sure, what was inteded. Pastel Horror has a more, well, spooky, mysterious feel. It's darker, in a way. Fancy Cake is showy and glitzy, and feels more light-hearted. It feels like the last song that would be performed at a show, and it is, as for my edition it's the last song on the album. The last scene. You can almost visualize the curtains closing on this insane, spooky, magical show that you have just had the pleasure to witness.
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So, as you can probably already tell, I adore this album. It's spooky, yet cheerful. It's military, yet magical. It's different, yet familiar. It's everything you could ask for in an album and more. SuG pulled out all the stops with this one, and really succeeded in creating an incredible 3-D listening experience.

Damn, I wrote a lot more than I intended. I'm sorry if I wasn't much use, or any good as explaining things. I'll try do a better job next time (if there is a next time)!

NP - Howling Magic by SuG