Stereopony – Hanbunko (a J!-ENT World Groove CD Single Review)

“Hanbunko” marks the sixth single for all-female teen rock trio Stereopony and their first single for 2010.

The single is features a song written by Shinichi Tsutsumi and a song directed and produced by BOND.  The track features an upbeat rock track with pretty awesome chord progressions from vocalist/guitarist AIMI, bass courtesy of NOHANA and percussion from SHIHO.   The track is consistent with the band’s previous single release and for the most part another solid single from the trio.

The second track “cherry my…” is a more milder tempo track which transitions into a more catchy chorus.  The song is written by AIMI and is a more laid back track and bass and percussion is more pronounced for the song.  But I admit listening to this song a lot and it has to do with more of AMI’s chorus.  I found to be catchy and a bit addicting.

The third track “Dreamin’” is your typical coupling type track but I dig the arrangement for this track.  The track is written by NOHANA and features music by AIMI and the song is good and I like how it transitions to a more faster-paced chorus.  And rounding out the single is the instrumental for “Hanbunko” for the fourth track.

The single insert features the lyrics for the three songs and production credit.  Also, a mini insert promoting the website and receiving information via mobile.

Overall, I have listened to this CD single quite a bit since it was first released and the fact that it has been in my rotation for quite awhile now is a positive.  I found the single to be fun, energetic and more the most part enjoyable.  If you are a fan of Stereopony’s music, definitely give this single at try.