Tetsu69
15 1/2

Tetsu69


1. 15 1/2
As you may know, I haven't exactly been overwhelmed by Tetsu's solo work. In fact, 'Shinkirou' is the only song I really liked. '15 1/2' is a mellow, low-key song that works pretty well for Tetsu's unique vocals. The chorus is pretty catchy, but I get the feeling he is simply repeating what he did as a member of L'arc~en~ciel. The accompaniment on this track is pretty spare and unimpressive. Even the bass work is boring; not something we expect from Tetsu. There is one nice guitar solo toward the end, but the verses are just too understated. OVerall, this is better than 'Wonderful World' but not nearly as good as 'Shinkirou.'
Rating: 7.5 out of 10

2. Shinkirou
I think 'Shinkirou' is a great song. It really gives the feeling of a mirage. This remix attempts to take that even further. The techno-y sounds are pretty effective, even if the intro is too long. Tetsu's vocals seem a bit muted, which is also a nice effect. However, this version seems to rock a little less, and some of the energy from the original is missing. I do like the second chorus with the cool clapping sound, though. Overall, this is a pretty fair remix, but the original version is still superior.
Rating: 8 out of 10

3. Tezman no Theme
If you buy Tetsu69's solo album, you get a bunch of blank tracks, followed by this at the end. This gives the album 69 tracks. Isn't that cute? (Or annoying.) Anyway, this is a short little piece that sounds like the intro for a action TV show. Or something. It's really upbeat and all, but also kind of pointless. It's not actually something you're going to listen to. Why not just give another whole song? Or another remix? Oh well.
Rating: 7.5 out of 10

Overall Rating: 7.5 out of 10




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