True Songs [Import]

Do As Infinity | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 3, 2003)
• Original Release Date: 2003
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Avex Trax
• ASIN: B00006YXT2
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #524,943 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Japanese Title

2. Under The Sun

3. Good For You

4. I Can't Be Myself

5. Perfect Lady

6. Japanese Title

7. Grateful Journey

8. One Or Eight

9. Sense Of Life

10. Japanese Title

11. Japanese Title

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars True Songs, June 2, 2004

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Nancy E. "Nancy" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: True Songs (Audio CD)

Every now and then a band catches my attention to the point where I simply must hear everything they have ever put out. In the past it has been No Doubt and Evanescence and now it's Do as Infinity, a Japanese super group I first discovered while watching the anime show Inuyasha on adult swim (they provided the second ending theme). There perfect blend of rock and pop was unlike anything on the radio station these days. Van Tomiko's voice was strong without being over powering. After downloading a great number of there songs there was nothing I wanted to do more than to pool my money together and buy one of there CDs. It was True Song and it was worth every penny I spent. Not only a strong album, True Song proves to be nearly flawless. Here's a breakdown of the 12 tracks.

01. Kuusou Ryodan- The first song begins softly with sweeping strings. Van Tomiko's sometimes angelic sometimes powerful voice begins to sing. Then comes Ryo and the rest of the band. This mid tempo song has a feeling of flow to it without being sleepy or slow. Quite recommended. A wonderful song to begin the album with. 5/5 stars.

02. Under The Sun- A fun fast paced song with plenty of Engrish laced in. Here we see Do As Infinity's rook side in this purely fun song. It's a pity that it's ballad counterpart "Under the Moon" wasn't on this album as well. 5/5

03. Good For You- A nice uptempo song with plenty of guitar and a bit of keyboard. Van Tomiko's voice is flawless. It's a simple song but a good one. 4/5

04. I can't be myself - Starts out like a pure pop song then kicks in with the guitar. A perfect example of the bands flawless ability to blend happy pop with rock. 5/5

05. Perfect Lady- Tomiko's voice is full with attitude as she begins this song. Although it's descending chorus may be off putting at first you'll quickly find yourself falling in love with this jazzy little tune. Good use of electric drums. 5/5

06. Shinjitsu No Uta - Actually the title song for the album, Shinjitsu No Uta translating literarily into "Song of Truth." Many people may recognize this as the fifth ending theme for Inuyasha. In this track the band abandons the pure uptempo theme seen on the other tracks for a powerful and dramatic ballad with traditional Japanese instruments. You marvel over Tomiko's voice as she soars for the high notes in the chorus asking her lover to "dirtier me, just a little." I would highly recommend reading the translated lyrics for the song. It proves that not only can the band write good music but poetic lyrics as well. 5/5

07. Grateful Journey- As different from Shinjitsu as possible, Grateful Journey is one of the most fun songs on the album, and one of the fastest. It's guitar and drum heavy rhythm molds in wonderfully with Tomiko's voice. Just a fun, fast song I DO NOT recommend listening to while you're on the highway. You will speed. 5/5

08. One or Eight - My favorite song on the entire album. It has a familiar feel as Grateful journey with a jazzy feel to it as well. It will make you want to dance. 5/5

09. Sense of Life- A nice midtempo song that is very relaxing. Although it's probably the weakest song on the album I still love it. 4/5 stars

10. WADACHI- Another nice midtempo song, although more towards the pop side it's still strong. 5/5

11. Ai No Uta - Although the use of violin and flute may seem strange at the beginning of the song, you'll love it, trust me. This is my second favorite song on the album, a simple song about love (Ai no Uta meaning Song of Love). Like Grateful Journey it is pure fast fun but the use of the flute and fiddle elevate it to a whole other level. 5/5

12. Tooku made- a hidden track of one of there more popular songs sung live. Although Van Tomiko's voice is a bit shaky at times it's still worth a listen. Listen closely and you'll hear the base line to Boukenshatachi at the end of the song. A wonderful edition. 4/5 stars

True Song is simply an amazing album. You don't have to speak Japanese to realize this. Go ahead splurge, buy this, you won't regret it.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars wooooooooooooow, July 12, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: True Songs (Audio CD)

this is a great group, the main singer Tomiko has a wonderful voice, especially in shinjutsu no uta. i would rate 5 but the price is a bit steep. ^_^;