Asian Kung Fu-Generation – ワールド ワールド ワールド

1. ワールド ワールド ワールド
2. アフターダーク
3. 旅立つ君へ
4. ネオテニー
5. トラベログ
6. No.9
7. ナイトダイビング
8. ライカ
9. 惑星
10. 転がる岩、君に朝が降る
11. ワールド ワールド
12. 或る街の群青
13. 新しい世界

Ah, Asian Kung-Fu Generation, one of the first Japanese bands I ever heard. Sadly, it’s been a while since I listened to them, but their latest album, ワールド ワールド ワールド (World World World), is exactly what I needed to convince myself to start again. Since having heard them last from Loop & Loop, their sound has grown less frantic and more mellow, more melodic. Not only that, the whole concept of the album revolves around the world, whether changing it or simply offering commentary. Either way, it’s a fantastic idea that’s been executed flawlessly.

I’m currently in the honeymoon stage of the album, so I’m pretty much loving every track, but so far my absolute favourites are “或る街の群青”, “転がる岩、君に朝が降る”, and “ナイトダイビング”. I would suggest reading up on the lyrics, since understanding the songs makes them that much better, but if you’re just in the mood to listen/watch, then some PVs are after the jump.

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