Review: Miyavi - Kuu Kuu Ruu

I'm starting to realize that I'm running out of singles to review O_O. That means that there are going to be a disproportionate amount of album reviews coming soon, most likely within the next month. I almost forgot this single existed on my hard drive, so it's time for a good post on it before I forget it's existence. Well that, I need a review, I just redid the Lyrical Sympathy review, and I'm quite fond of the last track.

01. Ku Ku Ru
02. Komoriuta Ken Love Song
03. Merry Kurushmimasu Death ~Fuyu, Torauma Zekkyou, Gyagire~

Ku Ku Ruu	Except the bit of whispering at the end of the Oresama Version on Galyuu, this version is exactly the same. It's slower-paced like the previous song but it has it's louder passages and creates some sort of mid-tempo mid-album monster that was previously released as a single. Miyavi doesn't exactly quack or cluck in this track but it wouldn't be all that weird if he did since he's one eccentric personality that's not afraid to sing about ducks. Yes, this song is about ducks.	8/10
Komoriuta Ken Love Song	The most common B-side to a mid-tempo rocker would be a slower, acoustic backed track. The composition is simple, so if you’re looking for some complex guitar work it’s not here. Personally, I’m not a fan of acoustic Miyavi but I do acknowledge all the good acoustic tracks he has. There aren’t even any drums if you must know, so everything here depends on Miyavi’s vocals. He puts some passion into his singing and if you’re swift enough on your nerd lingo you can pick up some funny bits in the lyrics. However, his voice isn’t the best this far back in his discography and he really can use some work. Here, he dances around the point but I believe it’s about how much you have people in your corner and how much they love you. It’s conceptually linked to both the former and the latter song. If you don’t understand the lyrics, the effect that this song has on you is diluted, and sadly because I don’t this song doesn’t hit me like it should.	6/10
Merry Kurushmimasu Death ~Fuyu, Torauma Zekkyou, Gyagire~	Full on screaming, grunting, yodeling, panting, mumbling, and bark and call chants backed by harsh guitars all courtesy of Miyavi. It’s a definite wake-up from the last track and some people may find this track to be a little too much. However, it’s all in good rock fun (the ending of the song fits the lyrics perfectly) and the lyrics are about a spoiled brat getting on someone’s last nerves and he’s about to get his ass beat. Interested yet? Good. The solo is simple but it fits the tone of the entire song and the chorus doesn’t betray the mood of the track by suddenly shifting gears into something alien for Miyavi. Another high energy, unique rock piece of Miyavi work that shouldn’t be missed (this is also the only place you’ll find this track). Shoot me, I’m tired. Go listen to this track.	9/10

This is what a proper single by Miyavi sounds like. don't be fooled by the low rating of the second track because I based it on the immediate accessibility of the track and Komoriuta Ken Love Song is far from accessible. None of these tracks is garbage designed to con you out of your money and there's something here for any fan of Miyavi. Whether you like your rock hard and filthy, soft and mellow, or somewhere inbetween, you won't be displeased with this purchase.

Recommended:
the whole single

Score:77%