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Sakura Saku Machi Monogatari

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I don't know why Amazon can't either list the romaji track list or at least in the original Japanese instead of just saying "Japanese Title" for most of the tracks. Here is the full list:

1. Sakura
2. Kira'Kira'Train
3. Hanabi
4. Kimi to Aruita Kisetsu
5. Koisuru Otome
6. Ryuusei MIRACLE
7. Seishun no Tobira
8. Hi Nageshi
9. HOT MILK
10. Iro wa Hou he to
11. Uruwashiki Hito
12. Natsu'Koi
13. Tayumu Koto na Kinagare no Naka de
14. SAKURA -acoustic version- (Bonus Track)

I don't actually have this album, but I love the Hanabi single.

Forget the language barrier and the j-pop stereotypes. The major label debut of this three-member band from Kanagawa, Japan is a great album, period.

The album contains a mix of indie pop songs (3-HANABI, 6-Ryuusei MIRACLE, 7-Seishun no Tobira, 11-Uruwashiki Hito), catchy pop tunes (5-Koisuru Otome, 12-Natsu Koi) and the occasional baroque pop ballad thrown in for good measure (1-SAKURA).

Lead singer Kiyoe Yoshioka's sweet, soaring, powerful vocals are a pleasant surprise from the overly-cute singing that seems to dominate the world of female j-pop singers. Bandmate and acoustic guitarist Hotaka Yamashita frequently uses a harmonica to give their music a unique sound. Final band member Yoshiki Mizuno is the electric guitarist and primary songwriter of the band (He also sings on 12-Natsu Koi).

Most people heard about this band because the song, HANABI, is one of the closing songs of the anime series, BLEACH. Even if you're just a BLEACH fan, give the rest of the album a listen. You won't be disappointed.

Note: Can't speak Japanese? Well neither can I, but all the translated lyrics are on the internet so it's no excuse!

Ikimono Gakari is one of my favorite artists. Their songs are fun and upbeat and the lead singer has an awesome voice. I never get sick of the songs and I wish I was listening to their CD now. It's hard to even pick a favorite song from this CD, they're all so good!