Search - Kan Mikami :: Hiraku Yume Nado Arujanashi

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Mark Krol | Melbourne, Australia | 03/05/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I love this album. I don't know what Kan is singing about; however, his sincerity is overwhelming. His voice leaps like a spider over the lyrics and conveys a sense of unaffected acceptance of the misery of life, without ever sliding into maudlin self-pity. The guitar is present in most songs, with the occasional visit from a flute, piano and saxophone to spice up some of the tracks. The melodies travel along a focused path with resemblances to the following: blues, jazz, accoustic punk and folk. An intriguing mixture you'll agree. That this is music of serious intent and expert execution is clear from the first listen. Now all I need is to find a translation to add another dimension to this excellent album. Highly recommended."