6th album "I" [OUT 2013.07.24]

I think it's time to focus on this album with a own thread.

Artist Promo



Cover

  
 
Info about the Limited Edition:
There will be a limited edition and a regular edition, and the limited edition will come with a DVD "Ikky Monkey no i Radio" which recorded Kameda Seiji and Honma Akimitsu, who served as the sound producers, making a commentary on the album.
via http://www.tokyohive.com/article/2013/06/cikimonogakari-reveals-the-details-on-their-new-album-i

CD Tracklist
01. Egao
02. 1 2 3 ～Koi ga Hajimaru～
03. Papapa~ya
04. Koi Ato
05. Haru Uta
06. My SUnshine Story
07. Nande
08. Ashita no Sora
09. Kaze Koute Hana Yureru
10. MONSTAR
11. Renai Shosetsu
12. Tokyo
13. Kaze ga Fuiteiru
14. Nukumori

CD (Regular Edition)
http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00DCU8FH0/

CD+DVD (Limited Edition)
http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00DCU8EN0/

tao priest wrote:I think it's time to focus on this album with a own thread.

I agree.

Let's see what Iki can do after a short break.

I read a post on the Iki Fb Group, about his analysis on the album title:

Indra Whezdy wrote:Ikimonogakari latest album with a cover letter "I", I think the meaning of the letters I have three meanings :

1. first, I meaning in English means "I".
2. The second meaning you try spelling the letter I, but in English speech ... I = ai
yes, pronounced "ai" ... and if the "ai" in Japanese means "LOVE".
3. The third meaning is universally called "ikimonogakari".

and if at the combine, it will create the phrase "I LOVE ikimonogakari"
this is just my analysis, whether true or not, whatever it Ikimonogakari always creative

It makes sense at all

Sony Music Network uploaded some commercials+PV.




Only to access via japan proxy. Seems like the "Egao" music video.

There they go again with the regional restrictions... Oh well, seems like one has to work around that.

I was already able to view a full version of the PV in the "Ikimono Gakari" page in facebook... It's really quite nice actually  The problem is I don't know how to share the video here...

Yeah video is simple but inspiring. Kiyoe's cuteness is priceless

Streaming in SD...

[PV] ikimonogakari - Egao
http://www.myvideo.de/watch/9162949/Egao


Source: ikimonogakari - Egao [1440x1080 h264 M-ON! HD]

SSTV HD version available in Ikimono World from Dnee.

What's your analysis of this one, guys? :DI always enjoy reading your takes on PVs.
The video reminded me of this
 
except in Jueves, the song is dedicated to the victims of a terrorist attack, and so is the video.
MAybe, with Egao some clues are in the lyrcis? (which i cannot possibly comprehend haha)

La cancion es buena.

I cannot compare the two as I dont have yet any idea what the song Egao means. But the PV somewhat reminds me of YELL.

Seems like they're doing a special live via Nico Nico livestream on 18th July.

Nico Nico Stream
http://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv144581792

Source
http://natalie.mu/music/news/95010

^That's awesome news!

In the meantime, I've finally made up my mind about the song. It's really nice and it's very iki-ish, but for me personally it lacks that special something that would make me fall in love with it and listen to it over and over. It's nice and... that's it. It would make a good album filler, but I'm not feeling strongly for this single.

Oh I'm excited to watch it (or try to record it since I might be at work ). I hope it's not just for NicoNico's gold members.

As for what you said, bananafish, I agree and I've felt the same way for a while now. Today Kuchizuke came on my mp3 while I was in the car and I was reminded how much I liked that sound. When they played with basically two guitars, a harmonica and Kiyoe's voice their sound "clicked". Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying I dislike the recent songs but I feel like I want that one track that would make me say "this is it!" once again.

I want the golden days of Iki.  

^I do indeed. 

Although, looking at their popularity right now, one could argue these are their golden days.

I have a different view of golden days, its more of the music not on fame.

^I agree.

An extensive interview about "I" but it's all in japanese.  
So if a caritive soul could translate (google translate is worthless) I would apreciate it so much.
http://ikimonogakari.com/i_interview/

In case you want to listen to a little sample of each song.
http://www.sonymusic.co.jp/artist/Ikimonogakari/discography/ESCL-4091?bcRefId=70003712_ESCL-4091_10SFL

BTW Im so buying the LE version.  

Thank you very much, Japoelflaco!  
The previous give a nice idea of what the album is going to sound like.

Some new promotion clips from Sony:





Only available in Japan or with a japanese proxy.

Long time no visit here..
I just got motorcycle accident that made my bone was fracture.
Anyway, I was heard this new, and today is the day. Can't wait for listen all song.
by the way, How are You Guys.. miss You All a Lot..

We missed you too, Marsela.
The anticipation for the new album is almost over!

marsela wrote:Long time no visit here..
I just got motorcycle accident that made my bone was fracture.
Anyway, I was heard this new, and today is the day. Can't wait for listen all song.
by the way, How are You Guys.. miss You All a Lot..

So sorry to hear about your bike accident.  
We've missed you too.

Be careful next time marsela. Glad you're Ok  

Jesus Christ, marsela, be careful with your motorbikes! I cannot stress this enough.

Currently listening to the album little by little. It's, uh, cute so far. I think I will find a new favourite song though