Track Listing
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Hikari
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Faraway so Close.
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B.R.Z. ~Ashita e no Kakehashi~ Acoustic Version (Regular Edition only)
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Everlasting Luv Live Version (Limited Edition A only)
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BAMBINO Live Version (Limited Version B only)
1. Hikari
I think for the first time listening to BREAKERZ, I finally hear a ballad-like track from the trio. DAIGO sounds really good doing the more serious singing this time around and his emotional vocals resonate very well through the song. Even when one of the guitarists come in for their solo at the midpoint, it stays true to its form and I like it. It might not be as good as “BAMBINO”, but this is a pretty good rock ballad for sure.
2. Faraway so Close.
Unlike the soft relaxing feel “Hikari” gave, Its B-side was a return to a more rocking BREAKERZ we have all loved from the start (not me though). I do hear snippets and synth here and there through the song and that’s always a nice welcome to their music. It’s furious and full of life. I think it made a great B-side to “Hikari”
3. B.R.Z. ~Ashita e no Kakehashi~ Acoustic Version~
Just like how the last single had a past song, “Hikari” also features a song from the same past album. It’s funny since I haven’t heard the original, but the song sounds a bit like reggae and jazz mixed together to make a strange hybrid with each other. I’m not sure if I like it much, but it’s kind of different from the band and I like that they can keep it original and keep it as a band.
4. Everlasting LUV Live Version
Now for different versions of the CD+DVD versions, we get a live version of both of the last A-sides. Everlasting LUV was the more frenetic one between the two and it seems to continue in their live performance. DAIGO does live performances well even though he might sound off at places, it’s still not bad here.
5. BAMBINO Live Version
BAMBINO was actually the fun song here. Now the live version of this track is very explosive and pretty sweet and more of the crowd was even into this track moreso than the last track actually. There’s still problems that DAIGO is stressing himself off like that, but still a pretty worthy performance.
BREAKERZ’s 3rd single was a nice surprise as Hikari showed off a softer side to the group and I like that they can just take it slower. Faraway so Close. was more serious than what I’ve heard from them and I really thought it was a catchy tune. The other 3 tracks were alright more or less to the respectable originals.
