Properly, my favourite J-pop group has lastly dropped their whole catalog on streaming at present. I’ve already reviewed each Kis-My-Ft2 single in-depth on the weblog, however I feel I have to lastly do an summary of their discography now that it’s accessible worldwide.
Earlier at present, I took a take a look at the group’s huge singles’ catalog, however loads of their finest materials is unique to their albums. There are a few of my all-time favourite albums included on this characteristic, and I’m excited so that you can verify them out!
Just about all Kis-My-Ft2’s singles are additionally included on the albums, however since I already coated these intimately I’m solely going to characteristic the “new” materials as a part of this put up. Once more, ensure you take a look at the singles’ put up as properly!
Kis-My-1st (2012)
9+ rated songs: Dancing Star is a high-octane, mega-entertaining 80’s pastiche. It’s completely huge.
Different highlights: This entire album is good. Kickin’ It is tremendous enjoyable energy pop. The Woman Is Mine is precisely the form of boyband cheese you crave. Take Over has a dramatic, guitar-fueled sound appropriate for arenas. Tabidachi no Uta (タビダチノウタ) will get your power going. Inform Me Why is a good slice of mid-tempo R&B. Unit and solo tracks Love Meee, Sanagi (蛹), Catch & Go!! and Sing For You are all enjoyable representations of this period.
Kis-My-ZERO (2012)
9+ rated songs: Hearth Beat is an iconic pre-debut, fueled by rock depth. Countless Street is the form of theatrical cheese that solely Starto (Johnny’s, at the moment) can produce. It feels straight from Broadway.
Different highlights: Inori (祈り) is a high quality single. Kis-My-Me-Mine is a blazing energy pop observe. 3D Woman is enjoyable early-2010’s dance pop and Smile has stunning melodies.
Kis-My-ZERO2 (2012)
9+ rated songs: none
Different highlights: Stress (テンション) is one other high-octane dance/rock hybrid. Unit observe No.1 Buddy is tacky and mawkish in the easiest way. Hair is pure rock bombast, whereas Ame (雨) could be very melodically satisfying.
Good Ikuze! (Goodいくぜ!) (2013)
9+ rated songs: Strawberry Dance is pop perfection. It’s simply sunshine in a bottle with completely unbelievable melodies. In the meantime, Fujigaya’s solo xLunaSx is the proper EDM tune. Again to again perfection, right here! I’ll additionally draw consideration to the album model of Ai No Beat (アイノビート), which blends the rock and dance variations from earlier than. It’s a gargantuan-sized observe.
Different highlights: Black & White is a stuttering dance observe very emblematic of this period. Forza! is a World Cup anthem within the making. JET! SET!! GO!!! and Catch Love are supercharged J-pop dance tracks. Probability Probability Baybee is quirky enjoyable.
Kis-My-ZERO3 (2013)
9+ rated songs: Model New Season is one in all my favourite Kisumai tracks. It’s simply so rousing and melodically satisfying.
Different highlights: Attempt Once more is a good energy pop anthem. Capturing Stars has nice rock power. Rocking Celebration has a pounding electro beat. Unit tracks Assume U X and Rock U every carry out the star high quality of their respective performers.
HIT! HIT! HIT! (2014)
9+ rated songs: Seek advice from the singles’ characteristic for all the nice tracks right here.
Different highlights: The group’s first biggest hits album solely has one new tune and it’s not a favourite of mine. The singles are unimaginable, after all.
Kis-My-Journey (2014)
9+ rated songs: none
Different highlights: Promoted tracks Seven Journey and 3.6.5 are each unbelievable pop songs. Striker is a enjoyable dubstep observe. Hearth!!! can be enjoyable EDM, however total this album is one in all my least favorites.
KIS-MY-WORLD (2015)
9+ rated songs: none
Different highlights: Model New World is a really cool single and matured their sound in new methods. Be Love is an iconic BL unit observe from Tamamori and Miyata. Observe chugs together with good depth. Unit observe Double Up injects some hip-hop, whereas Halley is a pleasant rock banger.
I SCREAM (2016)
9+ rated songs: That is the place my favourite trilogy of Kisumai albums begins, beginning with licensed legendary tune YES! I SCREAM. What an utter pleasure bomb. Summer season Breeze is sort of nearly as good. I play the hell out of this each summer time. I really like the mighty EDM power. Psycho mixes conventional components with hip-hop for a really cool impact.
Different highlights: Unit observe & Say is so catchy and distinctive. I Scream Night time employs Avicii-style EDM to nice impact. Flamingo has a gorgeous lilting melody. Mega Love and Wished an enormous bangers. Tamamori explores EDM on Alive.
MUSIC COLOSSEUM (2017)
9+ rated songs: The mighty Explode is a licensed legendary tune. It’s simply immense. Dream On is my favourite Kisumai ballad. The rock bombast and kids’s (?) choir is ideal. In the meantime, line! (いいね!) is impossibly cheerful and so addicting.
Different highlights: VersuS is a blazing mixture of conventional components and rock. R.A.C.E. is a large digital banger. Let’s Go!! is a high-octane blast of rock, whereas One Kiss is and LDN Noise-produced tropical home spotlight. Bang! Bang! Burn! is extra rock greatness whereas Kiss Shityauzo (キスしちゃうぞ) is a foolish sing-along.
YUMMY! (2018)
9+ rated songs: This album is so unimaginable. Freeze is a licensed legendary tune, produced by guitar-god Miyavi. Break The Chains is utter rock opera perfection. Tremendous Tasty! is so bonkers and tightly wound but experimental. Mr. Star Gentle is and EDM-charged mega-banger. Unit observe Actual Me is one other good shot of rock bombast. Simply epic stuff.
Different highlights: Selfie is a singalong summer time tune that brings to thoughts highway journeys. Shinkirou (蜃気楼) is good emotional EDM. Invitation is a enjoyable, funky opener. Seishun, Don’t Cease!! (青春 Don’t Cease!!) is pure power whereas Fujigaya’s Toxxxic is frantic EDM goodness. Tamamori’s Clap-A-Holics is upbeat enjoyable whereas Kitayama’s Kakushigoto (カ・ク・シ・ゴ・ト) takes an old-school funk strategy. That is in all probability my favourite album total.
FREE HUGS! (2019)
9+ rated songs: Yeah E Yeah!!!!!!! has a singalong energy pop high quality I actually love. It’s the very best melody on the album. Convey It On has the banging rock-meets-dance power this group does higher than anybody.
Different highlights: Promoted tune Hug & Stroll is extraordinarily enjoyable pop-EDM. A.D.D.I.C.T. and Distance are two nice rock cuts. This Loopy Love is gentle, mature EDM with a superb refrain. LULALULALA (ルラルララ) is a really bold choral observe that’s fairly beautiful. The sprightly Tequila! is simply pure enjoyable. CHUDOKU is moodier, whereas #1 Woman and HUGTIME are fluffy, feel-good pop. Boku wa Kimi Nashi de Ai wo Shirenai (僕ハ君ナシデ愛ヲ知レナイ) is sort of dramatic and has a basic J-pop really feel. Among the many solo tracks, Kitayama’s retro Don’t Wanna Die is the very best. Nikaido’s Hagusuta (はぐすた) can be a enjoyable hip-hop observe.
To-y2 (2020)
9+ rated songs: Make You Mine is certainly the strongest observe right here. I simply love this highly effective dance sound for them.
Different highlights: To Yours makes use of some cool discovered sounds. Cannonball is a enjoyable get together observe. Actual Love is a glistening dance tune. Constructive Man has a enjoyable sing-along high quality. Letting Go is slower however has a pleasant construct. COUNT 7EVEN could be very fascinating. It appears like Vegas. Unit observe #No!No! is funky enjoyable. Bakuteria (バクテリア) has a very fascinating melody and sound. Oukokunochou (王国の蝶) makes use of conventional instrumentation properly. Unmei (運命) has an incredible refrain after sluggish verses.
BEST of Kis-My-Ft2 (2021)
9+ rated songs: none
Different highlights: The promoted single A10TION is fairly good, particularly if you happen to like jaunty upbeat sounds.
tenth Anniversary Further (2021)
9+ rated songs: Kitayama’s Haininarumaeni (灰になる前に) is the particular standout right here. I written about it a couple of instances on the weblog.
Different highlights: That is an odd assortment of beforehand unreleased solo work. Senga’s Buzz is fairly enjoyable. Kitayama’s Chikara (チカラ) is an efficient throwback and Fujigaya’s Earlier than The Daybreak is an fascinating jazzy apart. Tamamori’s Dinga is silly enjoyable.
Synopsis (2024)
9+ rated songs: Single Candy Melody is tacked on as a bonus observe and thank goodness for that. It’s the very best factor on right here by far.
Different highlights: After such a killer run, it is a huge disappointment. I solely needed to hearken to the album as soon as. Promoted observe Beloved One is an echo of previous glories however not nearly as good. Preserve It 100 alternates between enjoyable and obnoxious. B-Facet is form of quirky in an gratifying manner. Waratte Naite (笑って 泣いて) is the very best b-side, recalling their energy pop triumphs of the previous. There’s some actually terrible materials on this album, although.
