The group is back with their sixth full-length album
Dennis A. Amith (kndy) | California | 08/18/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"It's been a year since the release of move's last album "Deep Calm" but now the group is back with their sixth full-length album and this time heading into different music territory with a rock edge fusing digital rock/pop, hip hop, R&B and something new and fresh making this album clearly stand out compared to previous albums.
From the first track "How to See You Again" (their 22nd CD single) which starts off with electric guitars and features motsu singing and then transitions to a pop segment with yuri singing pop style and then both combining together for another transition. Just awesome!
The second track "DOGFIGHT" is my favorite of all m.o.v.e songs used on "Initial D". From it's synth intro to motsu's rap with guitar's blaring and leading to yuri's smooth vocals.
The third song "Breikou Night ~ Bring your mic" is a rock and hip-hop fusion song which is different territory for m.o.v.e musically and it works perfectly.
The fourth track "Nobody Reason" is an R&B inspired track used for "Initial D" and the fifth track "Lookin' On the Sunny Side" is straight hip-hop style.
Then you get to songs like "ROCK DA HOUSE" which sounds like it should be played at an underground rave party.
The album is so well-balanced of different styles of music that it's great to see m.o.v.e venture into something fresh and new.
As for the DVD, you get the opening and ending animated themes used on the "Initial D" anime series, an interview with move x producer "Usami" and the music video clip for "Nobody Reason".
All in all, "BOULDER" is the most ambitious album for m.o.v.e and I really respect the group for experimenting with a different sound. It has something for everyone and fans will definitely enjoy it!"
