Vandead Bakery - Namikaze Start Dash Single Review

Track List
1) Namikaze Start Dash
2) Get down
3) Aoki Symphony

Vandead Bakery is a new-ish idol group who caught A-To-J's attention recently, performing at the Los Angeles event Anison USA. They released a handful of singles in 2015, and "Namikaze Start Dash" is the first of a couple that we're gonna tell you about.

"Namikaze Start Dash" is an upbeat song like so many other idols have done before, but it's not quite as hyper as what you normally expect from modern idols. The production leaves the backing music a bit low in the mix, bringing Vandead Bakery's emotional vocals to the forefront. Something about their vocal delivery serves to bring them closer to the listener, reminding you that these are real people singing their hearts out, which is something a lot of bigger producers try to hide in the mix. The song itself excellent, and the performance is equally great.Track List

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The first B-side, "Get down", is surprisingly heavy. Backed by thick bass pads, the group's crooning vocals mix pretty well with the harder techno beat. This song has probably my favorite chorus out of the three. Finally, there's the second B-side "Aoki Symphony". The song starts out with an unexpected ska-like intro, which carries on throughout the song. The chorus sounds so triumphant, like something you would hear during a big fight in a mecha anime. It's definitely the most stand-out song here if only for the unique sound you hear so rarely from an idol group.

This was my first time listening to Vandead Bakery, and I can confidently say this single has me wanting even more. They're definitely a group to get excited about, and I really recommend giving these songs a listen.

-Justin

Vandead Bakery Is:
Kiya
Nanaka

For More Information:
Official Website: http://office-freestyle.net/page333840.html
Blog: http://ameblo.jp/vandead-bakery
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Vandead-bakery-
Kiya Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kiya_bakery
Nanaka Twitter: https://twitter.com/nanaka_bakery