Track Listing
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Magic Number
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Private Sky
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Kazamidori -Live Version-
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Pocket wo Kara ni Shite -Live Version-
1. Magic Number
I haven’t heard too much of Maaya’s stuff so I can’t qualify to say how this compares throughout the “Kazeyomi” era. Magic Number seems to be a typical anime song with the strings and magical pop feeling that goes on. What bothered me the most with this song was that Maaya made it sound rather boring and she kept singing in the same 3 notes in the chorus. I’m not a big fan of monotonous choruses and this didn’t work. It’s alright, but nothing like “Kazemachi Jet” or anything.
2. Private Sky
Having a little more edge for the singles lone B-side, I kind of liked this a little bit more than “Magic Number” but sadly it does sound rather similar to the last song but with more guitar. It’s pop/rock which is what Maaya usually excels in and even though it’s once again not good as other B-sides it’s alright.
3. Kazamidori -Live Version-
The next two tracks were performed at the same concert during her “WE ARE KAZEYOMI!” tour. First off is Kazamidori from the “Kazeyomi” album. Supposedly from what I read it was changed a bit for this live version. It’s got such an melancholic feel to it and it being live made it more nicer since Maaya can sing pretty good. It’s a pretty ballad and I can’t wait to listen to it once I review the album.
4. Pocket wo Kara ni Shite -Live Version-
Then we get into Pocket wo Kara ni Shite from her debut album, “Grapefruit”. It seems to be a more happier tune since you hear the audience clapping along with song. Likewise, I haven’t heard the original but if it’s like this then I’m pleasently surprised with the acoustic guitar/choir/and accordion that are present within this rendition. I actually liked this a lot more than “Kazamidori’s” live version.
Maaya begins her new era off with an alright single. It’s nothing we haven’t come to expect from Maaya so that could be interpreted as good or bad. Magic Number and Private Sky were alright, but not anything that popped out at me like “Kazemachi Jet” did. The live versions were the better songs this time and makes me want more on her singles.
