U - GWAVE SuperFeature's vol.2 Ultra:U [2005]
genres: denpa, pop rock, j-pop, pop punk
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my absolute favorite U album. this one is so special!
it’s a little rough around the edges, including with her vocals, but that’s probably because it’s her first album. then again, it suits the style. this one is much more rock-oriented than her other albums. i adore the pop punk elements, especially in songs like あなたのロケットで. masaya koike’s random guitar solos actually work here. and as always, every song is incredibly catchy and fun to sing along to.
the only song i don’t love is the last one, Ciao, but even that’s not too bad.
at first, i didn’t love this album, but it grew on me quickly. it’s just so fun and pretty unique. i was surprised when i learned this was made in 2005.
U should be more acknowledged by denpa fans, especially in the west. everyone’s all toromi toromi toromi. she’s a great artist as well, but U deserves to be in the spotlight too.
