SMILE (US Version)
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| Product Title: | SMILE (US Version) SMILE (美國版) SMILE (美国版) SMILE (アメリカ版) SMILE (US Version) |
| Singer Name(s): | L'Arc-en-Ciel 彩虹 彩虹 Ｌ’Ａｒｃ－ｅｎ－Ｃｉｅｌ 라르크 앙 시엘 |
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| Release Date: | 2004-06-29 |
| Publisher Product Code: | TOF-010 |
| Language: | Japanese |
| Disc Format(s): | CD |
| Other Information: | Album |
| Package Weight: | 30 (g) |
| Shipment Unit: | 1 What is it? |
| YesAsia Catalog No.: | 1003612359 |
Product Information / Track List
02. READY STEADY GO
03. Lover Boy
04. Feeling Fine
05. Time Goes On
06. Coming closer
07. Forever
08. REVELATION
09. Living in Your Eyes
10. Spirit Dreams Inside
11. READY STEADY GO - hydeless version
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Professional Review of "SMILE (US Version)"
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L-Arc-en-Ciel's "SMILE"- Smile with Some Good Music On the jacket, the eye-catching symbol in black and yellow can barely be considered as a smile. Inside the booklet, all members of the quartet are shown wearing cartons on their heads with a smile on it. So is it a genuine smile or is there any hidden message behind this "SMILE" album of L-Arc-en-Ciel? Judge for yourself. L-Arc-en-Ciel has always been acclaimed for their creativity. Again on "SMILE", these four talented musicians do not let their fans down and present ten new tracks written and penned by the band members Ken, Hyde and Tetsu. "Kiss" (Track 1) leads the album with its well-written melodies and lyrics. It is also arranged in a way that the ups and downs are put in the right positions. Hyde the vocalist even shows off his beautiful high-pitched rendition when the song reaches its peak. The first part of "READY STEADY GO" captivates the listeners with its continuously rising scale. The percussion also works best with its uplifting mood. Composed and penned by the band's guitarist, "Lover Boy" gives plenty of room for Ken to show off his guitar solo. "Feeling Fine" offers a tender touch with the soft vocal backed with the snappy tune. It gives a completely different taste to the album compared with the passionate "Times goes on" and "Coming Closer" that gets on your nerves. Apart from penning a number of songs on this album, Hyde was also responsible for the whole production of "Forever" (Track 7). It is always a plus for singers to perform their very own songs. The two released singles "The One in the Eye" (Track 9) and "Spirit dreams inside" (Track 10) gather together on "SMILE" to let you experience the magic of L-Arc-en-Ciel once again. Tracks Recommended: "Kiss" (Track 1), "READY STEADY GO" & "The One in the Eye" (Track 9) Reviewed by: A I (Hong Kong) Translated by Holly (Hong Kong) |
Customer Review of "SMILE (US Version)"
Average Customer Rating for All Editions of this Product: (38)
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April 22, 2009
This customer review refers to SMILE (Normal Edition)(Japan Version)
| I like this CD a lot. My absolute favorite track is 瞳の住人, then follow by 接吻(Kiss), Coming Closer and Feeling Fine. I think that L'Arc~en~Ciel's music is like fine wines, it takes time to appreciate and discover your favorites if they are indeed worth it. In my opinion, they are French wines, lol! So, get this CD and I think that you won't be disappointed because the music and Hyde's vocals are excellent. :) |
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October 23, 2005
This customer review refers to SMILE (Normal Edition)(Japan Version)
| It's always weird to see a band outdo themselves- beforehand. I mean, to come out with a breakthrough album, and have slosh follow. Music is marked by progression, good music anyway, and Laruku's "Smile" is their best work yet! This band progresses! My actual first Japanese CD was one of their's, "Ray." My first favorite song was "Snowdrop." I skipped over their singles album, then bought "Real," and loved the songs "Neo Universe," "Bravery," and "Stay Away," but their paces always change too often per album. Not in this one. It of course contains the now super-famous "Ready, Steady, Go!" song from FMA, but then track after track after track are all awesome! I'm too used to a CD opening dramatically, then clunking all the way to the end, but this one just kept me entranced! I was surprised beyond belief. Tracks 4 and 5 are especially ingenious songs. Their catchiness is a lot like a song the Beatles would've made, but my favorite is the single "Hitomi no Jyunin." Excellent, excellent. It's a ballad, and Hide sings with a warmth and soul that seems to encompass all of his talent into one song. It opens with Ken playing a delayed guitar that I never thought was possible. He plays one-note delays so technically that it starts to resemble the sound of a saxaphone. Amazing album... |
June 29, 2005
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I was waiting for this album for like ages now but its just .. pretty much dissapointing in overall. But it does contain some truely great songs like: - Ready Steady Go ( a typical Tetsu upbeat song ) - Hitomi no Junin ( another typical Tetsu ballad this time) - Lover Boy - and of course the already famous Spirit Dreams Inside FEELING FINE at the start you might mistake if for Ayu's "INDEPENDENT" then it just continues with really common melodies..m.. its quite bright but a bit too childish and girlish to me. Anyway its still an ok album. |
May 30, 2005
| This album is the first by L'Arc that I ever purchased. I ordered it from another source before finding YesAsia (sumimasen). I had heard Ready Steady Go on Cartoon Network's showing of Full Metal Alchemist. I had also seen the MV on PopJapan TV and Revolution program, both on the former International Channel, now AZN TV here in the US. This album is the reason for my internet searching which brought me to YesAsia, where I have since made other purchases. These guys rock better than many American & British bands I have seen! What is the most wonderful is their varied musical styles from ballads to full out rock & roll! Would LOVE to see them in a LIVE! Rock on guys! Am listening to DUNE, which I purchasesd from YesAsia! |
April 16, 2005
| When I bought this CD, I'd never heard a song by L'Arc En Ciel before, ever in my life, so I was a little unsure about what I was getting myself into. But when I put it into my CD player, I was immediately pleased by what I heard. The rock on this CD isn't harsh or heavy, but is kind of light and very pleasing and kind of laid back. It's like being at the beach, seriously.. HYDE's vocals are terrific on every song. I would reccomend this to just about anyone. The best tracks are 02, 03, 04, 05, 09 and 10. A great buy! |
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