花時計

Flower is here with a new album titled Hanadoeki and translates to Flower/Floral Clock in English, which makes a lot of sense no? ^^ I have been very excited about this album, FLOWER is one of many few girl groups I follow these days, they are more mature than E-girls, it's more woman-like rather than girl-like in their dances. However as for the lyrics it's about the same level ^^;; Anyway I'm happily surprised about this album!!! But I have to admit, I wanted more new songs instead of new versions of older ones.

I really like the 2015 version of "秋風のアンサー", I loved the single version too and it's not a big change to it yet it's so good ^^ I also like the vibes from the song "青いトライアングル", it's a little Spanish touch over it ^^ Also, compare to the "old" version of "熱帯魚の涙", I like the 2015 version making the song a lot better compare to the first time I heard it. The song "Dreamin’ Together" feels like a good song to listen to at the gym, it's something about the rhythm ^^ although it also reminds me of the Disney movie High School Musical (^^;;) "Spring has come" is kinda girly but FLOWER shines through a lot, I actually listened to this while being on my way to work the other day, and as the sun rays hit my face through the window, I felt like this song kinda matched my morning feelings. Another song I really like is "時間旅行", I love the music and lyrics for this one, it has also become a fave song to listen to in the morning on my way to work for some reason... time travel would be nice I guess.

As for the covers, the song SECRET BASE～君がくれたもの～ is one of my fave Japanese songs over all and I was kinda skeptic about this, but it turned out very well!!

★★★☆

[CD1] オリジナル・アルバム「花時計」
01. 花時計 ～ Party's on! ～
02. 秋風のアンサー (version 2015)
03. 青いトライアングル
04. さよなら、アリス
05. 熱帯魚の涙 (version 2015)
06. Dolphin Beach (version 2015)
07. Flower Garden (version 2015)
08. Dreamin’ Together feat. Little Mix
09. あの日のさよなら
10. Spring has come
11. 七色キャンドル
12. 時間旅行
Bonus Track
白雪姫 orchestra mix (version 2015)

[CD2] カヴァー・アルバム「Flower Clock –covers-」
01. SECRET BASE～君がくれたもの～ (ZONE)
02. TOMORROW ～しあわせの法則～
03. SWEET MEMORIES (松田聖子)
04. 恋人がサンタクロース (version 2015) (松任谷由実)
05. 恋におちたら (version 2015) (Crystal Kay)
06. Baby Don't Cry (レイラ・ハサウェイ)
07. let go again feat.VERBAL (m-flo)
08. 何度でも (version 2015) (DREAMS COME TRUE)