Search - Brilliant Green :: Terra 2001

My God It's Full of Stars

Lynxswift | 11/29/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I love j-pop music. But I love the brillinat green even more. Why do I say that? Because the brilliant green isn't your typical j-pop group, they are heavily influenced by american rock, some country folk and even brittish rock. They definitely aren't an "idol" group. Terra 2001 their second album is fantastic follow up, with a refined and smoother sound. Though I do miss their pseudo-indie sound from their previous releases. The band itself has great guitar rock sounds that is rarely heard in j-pop. Like I said they are a rock band, which isn't the norm for j-pop. But for those that are fans of classic idol j-pop, you'll love the songs Brownie the Cat and Funny Girlfriend. But as for me I really like the folk like songs Aino Aino Hoshi and Sono Speed De. And as in their previous album their is a great accoustic guitar song, Maybe We Could Go Back To Then. Tomoko Kawase has very distinctive vocals that I love. Sure I love the cute vocals of someone like Chisa, But Tomoko here has got the perfect "rough around the edges" vocals that I like in a female rock singer. Love her :)"

Best Album Ever

keilos | High Bridge, New Jersey United States | 01/12/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is their second album, but a good starting point as there's more variety here than on the first album. I love every song on here, this is one of only 3 records I'll say that about."Maybe We Could Go Back To Then" is the most beautiful thing I've ever heard. "Bye My Boy","Call My Name" and "Can't Stop Cryin'" are all a lot harder than anything on the first album. If you like The Brilliant Green, try Swinging Popsicle. Brilliant Green thanks them on this album...I don't know what the connection is, but they're pretty good, too."

Terra Ni-Sei-Ichi!!

christine | Scottsdale, AZ USA | 01/24/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Terra Ni-Sei-Ichi was what encouraged me to list The Brilliant Green as my favorite rock band. Even though it's not heavy metal or punk rock, their style is similar to that of the mellow sounds of the Beatles. Kawase Tomoko's voice isn't overly dramatic when she sings tracks off the album. It's just right and fits the music, courtesy of bassist Okuda Shunsaku and guitarist Matsui Ryo. The songs that I listened to the most were "Brownie the Cat," "Sono Supiido de," and "Nagai Tameiki no You Ni." Brownie the Cat is a light hearted song about, what else, cats!! I adore cats, so this song touched a soft spot. Sono Supiido de (At That Speed) and Nagai Tameiki no You ni (Like A Long Sigh) were featured on the Japanese television drama "Overtime." These two songs are my favorites overall on this album. Tommy's voice is very good on these two songs and they are highlighted quite well."