While I wait for my latest order from CDJapan (which seems to be taking an inordinate amount of time), and since Nanase’s latest album is included in that order… I thought I’d do a little review of one of the songs from it, and on that’s been getting a lot of play from me lately Prism.
My love for Nanase started quite a while ago, but I’m going to admit I hadn’t listened to a Nanase song in a while. In truth it’s been 3 years since she put anything original out, so when I found out about the upcoming album I was stoked. Purana and Foxtrot still get a fair amount of play, but usually I put them on in the background while doing something else. I haven’t listened to them as a mood enhancer for quite a bit. The past few weeks I’ve been listening to Prism a lot. It harkens back to what made me a fan in the first place. It reminded me just how awesome Nanase is. I love Morning Musume for how upbeat they are, but I love Nanase because of how strong she is. She’s empowering. She doesn’t have to fake the attitude with leather jackets and chains – or to fit the mood of her current single. She doesn’t appear (to me anyway) to be selling an image. It’s just clear in her character and voice.
The song is incredibly upbeat, great beat, great sound. I love Nanase’s voice. She has one of the most unique singing voices in Jpop. As far as being instantly recognizable she’s equal with Utada for me.
I need to make a mix CD (or playlist) of cruising summer songs because this is another that would definitely be on it.
I’m not going to say much about the PV, as it’s apparent there wasn’t much budget for it. It’s quite obvious they put her in front of the camera, turned on the music and told her to just move around and lipsync. I love the rainbow effects, it reminds me of sunlight and summer. On a rainy and cold day like today I look forward to warmer days.
