[Review] COVER YOU

Morning Musume's new album... (Sorta)

A cover album seemed like a horrifying thought at first, but after the high success of Pepper Keibu and Romance, it didn't seem so bad.

I'm listening it to the first time now, so let's go song by song and hear my initial reactions, okay?


UFO: The 'UFO' at the beginning is cool. xD And I like the beat~ However, it's a little too... I dunno. There's just something about it that irks me. ^^;

Jonii e no Dongon: Is this a Risa solo? Holy geez, she just keeps on getting better and better. It does seem like her kind of song, too. It suits her voices. This has just won me over, just because Risa is easily the strongest vocalist in MM right now. With Ai coming up second, and Linlin coming third. (But I'm certain that Junjun could kick Linlin out of third place with just a little more vocal training).

Dou ni mo Tomaranai: This seems like the most MM song so far. xD I really like it. It's pretty Risa/Ai-centered, but that's to be expected. They do a good job. However, it's a little hard to tell voices apart because they all sing so deeply.

(Holy crap, was that a Linlin solo?!)

Pinpon Pan Taisou: Ew. Koharu is never a good speaking choice. Dx This is really cute. I can see it being sung by W or someone. Probably W, or even Mini Moni. xDD Is it a Koha/Shige duet? They actually blend together really well. Whomever it is.

Pepper Keibu: Still fabulous. I'm getting a little tired of it, though. xD

Romance: I lurb it. Did before, still do.

Watashi no Aoi Tori: It's so cute! It reminds me of the Ayaya cover so much! I love it...! It's a very nice rendition, and whomever is singing (can't... tell... entirely... Damn you Ai, with your constantly changing voice...) does an excellent job.

Izakaya: Very 70's... I think. xD

(Who is the old man singing...? Too Enka for me, thank you)

Ai does a nice job. I'd rather have Koharu singing than this old guy. And that's saying something.

Ringo Satsujin Jiken: This reminds of something that might have been in one of the earliest albums... Sounds like it would be fun to dub... =D (One track mind)

Nagisa no Sinbad: Everyone hates this song. I actually kinda like it. *blink* Especially the first part. *shrug* I like it.

Shiroi Chou no Samba: Linlin.... *cries* Junjun. *sobs* This song is my new favorite. Just because the pandas get big parts....

Machi no Akari: Pretty. I have to admit, Ai does a pretty good job at ballad-y songs.

Seishun Jidai: Aww, I was thinking the Pucchimoni Seishun Jidai. xD I don't like it as much as that one, but it's a nice song.

Koi no Dial 6700: I love this song. I fell in love with the Yaguchi cover. xD (Hah, Linlin sings her name *is shot for making the same joke as everyone else*) It's upbeat. Kokoro likes~



Final Verdict:

Good. Doesn't have songs that I automatically fall in love with like other albums (*cough*Ikimasshoi*cough*) but it gets addicting fast. xD

Decent line distribution, especially for Linlin. (Promotion~) However, Ai does get a lot of singing time (as always) and as far as I can tell, there's not much love for Aika. (But I'm bad at telling her and Eri apart. xDD)

I like it, but I would like to request that the next album have a Risa/Junjun duet.