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Speed (Japan Version)
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December 29, 2006 a solo artist in his own rightTo each their own, and though Ken ain't no HYDE (as far as HYDE and L'arc~en~ciel fans are concerned) he's definitely a powerful solo artist in his own right. Ken is recognized as being one of the top guitarists in Japan, and his work and skill show through brilliantly on his first single [SPEED]. The first song and title track is a showcase of Ken's no-frills, stripped-down rock, and he sings with a powerful if somewhat unconventional style. "Empty Rooms," the second track, is a cover of an English song of the same title. The slow background music is rich, and the lyrics are mournful and touching - a nice personal rendition. "The Shadow of Your Smile" is perhaps a mellow track feature for Ken's guitar work, and is completely instrumental. The fourth track is the instrumental version of "Speed."
I am a huge Ken advocate, and I would definitely recommend this single to any (j)rock fan. If you go in expecting to hear Ken's own style (and not some kind of L'arc~en~ciel pet project), you won't be disappointed.
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