Thoughts on GUILTY

[Mitkki]

My first impression after one full listen is that this album is really short. A non-lengthy album needs strong, memorable tracks to make it seem 'complete.' Guilty unfortunately doesn't seem to quite make it. I think the beginning of the album showed potential but the ending was a bit weak and somehow awkward. I thought I was listening to MY STORY all over again. And for some reason it doesn't seem like Shingo Kobayashi can arrange anything more than a piano accompaniment without it sounding bland and uninspired; Untitled ~for her~ could and should have been so much better since the melody is quite nice. I also think My All sounds way too summery to be a new track.