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Here is a review of LM.C’s latest album GIMMICAL IMPACT!!

I’ve gone through and made little descriptions of each track on the album, except for the few tracks that were previously released, since they are not “new”. ^-^; And 30 second samples with 5 of the tracks.

Just a reminder, some of the options expressed here may not be those of the whole S-T staff or the site, so I am to blame. XD But, I always try to give a reason why I think something is what it is.
~Paisley

Track 1: Rainbow Magic Orchestra
At first, this sounded very similar to the Intro of LM.C’s first album GLITTER LOUD BOX, with the funny electronic voices and the “We Will Rock You” clapping and feet shuffling. But, soon the track went into a more Orchestra-like feel, with the electronic voices playing all through the violin and percussion instrumental. I could not really identify many of the instruments that were used/generated in this song, but it definitely was a strong reminder of how LM.C is able to fuse totally different sounds together so uniquely.

Track 2: CHEMICAL KINGTWOON

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The first thing that is heard on this track is the sound of a gong, which instantly made me think of an Asian country, then the song instantly moves on into a more “punk/rock” sound with a keyboard and guitar starting up a beat. I found this song to be catchy and easy to sing along to. And once again, it is another example of how LM.C fuses sounds together; rock/elect. with a bit of an more traditional Asian twist.

Track 3: Bell the CAT
[Sounds the same as the past release of this single.]

Track 4: Galileo
A pretty standard rock/electronic opening to this track. But, don’t let that fool you; not even a minute into the song, Maya starts singing in a more “rapper-type” style. Then, he goes into slower, melodic singing. This alternates a bit through an awesome wave of guitar and such.
I personally have grown to enjoy Maya’s switch in gears in his singing. Fusing Rock/HipHop/Elect., as with some of LM.C’s past releases, is something I have learned to associate with their music and can identify them with.

Track 5: JOKER -my name is-

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This was one of the most memorable tracks on the album for me, personally. It sounded instantly different from the previous tracks and was one of the songs that was stuck in my head after listening to it a few times. With a slightly playful rock sound, this track uses Maya’s slightly punkish vocals along with more electrical voices (that sounded different from the earlier ones). The “Laaa, La La La La”s were something to sing along to, as well.
Reminds me slightly of Miyavi’s (soloist) older works.

Track 6: cosmology
Totally Pop-ish. That was my first impression of this particular track and I was correct. But, its LM.C’s take of a slightly more Pop-sounding song, so I still found it enjoyable. The beat and the guitar (that can finally be heard at around 2:47), combine with Maya’s melodic vocals makes this a pretty sweet Soft Rock song.

Track 7: my girl

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Another slightly Pop-ish song. Although, I personally enjoyed this one a bit more, and it became one of my personal favorites on the album. The guitar and singing were catchy. And, yet again, reminds me a little bit of some of Miyavi’s softer songs.

Track 8: Sentimental PIGgy Romance
[Sounds the same as the past release of this single.]

Track 9: Room C [Interlude]
About 50 seconds worth of one of LM.C’s unique electronic instrumentals. Sounds like something bouncing/dripping, a clock ticking, a dog/wolf howling, all accompanied by a xylophone.

Track 10: JOHN
[Sounds the same as the past release of this single.]

Track 11: TABOO

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One of the coolest-sounding song openings I’ve heard in a while. This track is another one of my favorites from the album. Awesome guitar, drums, electronic voice input, a little bit of turn-tables, and Maya’s singing is just as smooth as the rest of the song.

Track 12: Z-MAN

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Another personal favorite of mine. And, yet another song that reminds me of Miyavi’s older works somewhat. This has a more all-around rock sound to it. The chorus parts stand out to me a lot, although the whole track was done smoothly. Definitely a sing-along and dance-to track.

Track 13: LIAR LIAR
[Sounds the same as the past release of this single.]

Track 14: Love Me?

Another cool song opening. Reminds me of one of the opening theme songs for an anime I use to watch. I enjoyed this track very much as the last new song from LM.C that was on this album, the guitar and Maya’s singing brought a smile to my face. Pretty cute and catchy tune.

Track 15: 88
[Sounds the same as the past release of this single.]

Overall Score: 9/10
This album showcases LM.C’s style of music very well. Even though 5 of the tracks were previously released as singles, it’s still well worth the buy for any fan of LM.C. The newer songs mesh well with the older ones, making this an ideal album for hardcore fans of the band as well as newer fans. If you want to introduce someone to LM.C, this CD might be a great starting point. ^-^