A milestone in Japanese pop history

So, iTunes still doesn't have Berryz Kobo's 17th single, Yuke Yuke Monkey Dance, but I have faith in them. They'll get it soon. =]

But since they don't have it, I downloaded it to listen to until I can buy it.

 

And just as a side note, they got #3 on the Oricon charts for the first day!

 

 

Yuke Yuke Monkey Dance

So, when I first heard the title I was just like... well, I wasn't thinking anything because I was so surprised. I mean, why would they sing a song about monkeys? Monkeys fling poo at eachother.

But when I heard the preveiw of the song all my worries were erased. Tsunku has finally noticed that the fans want up-beat songs, like Jingisukan. And actually, this song is very Jingisukan-esque.

Its pure silliness, but its so catchy. I love the intro with the guy speaking and the oriental music. While most people are hating the way "dance" is pronounced, I love it. I can't imagine them saying it with the typical Japanese pronounciation.

There is one thing that I do not like about this sugar-coated single. Its the carnival-themed instrumental break. I hate clowns. I hate them. And this is what the break reminds me of. Not to mention carnivals are loud and crowded, the two things that trigger my panic attacks.

I'm happy more members *cough*Maasa*cough* got to share the limelight with Risako & Miyabi. While she remains the main vocals, Chinami and Maasa both have a very fair ammount of lines. And as mentioned by MorningBerryz, Yurina's voice is as smooth and natural as strawberry yogurt.

Chinami's "BANZAI!" may very well be the best moment in J-pop history. Mari's "sexy beam" is a very close second. A very very close second xD 

 

Maji Good Chance Summer

So the song begins with Risako answering her mother on the phone. And umm... am I the only person who has noticed that she has a slight sith going on? Or something along those lines. She just talks weird.

 

Lordy, let Risako get into a scandal and have to leave to pursue her studies. There are plenty of Eggs more talented than her, singing and dancing wise. D=<

But anyway. The song is a typical pop song, and it certainly deserves being the B-side. It isn't the least bit catchy and Risako's monologue ruins it.

It looks like everyone has a solo line here and there, except Maasa.

MAAAAAAASSAAA~~ D'=

So, nothing much really to say about the B-side except that its boring.

 

 

 

Overall, I love this release. The awesomeness of the instrumental kind of balances out with the nightmare-enducing carnival-themed instrumental break.

 

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