YUI – GLORIA (a J!-ENT World Groove CD Single Review)

1. GLORIA
2. Muffler
3. It’s all too much ～YUI Acoustic Version～
4. GLORIA ～Instrumental～

When it comes to the music of YUI, you come to expect nothing but great music from the young music artist.

YUI returns with her first single to kick off the New Year 2010 with her 15th CD Single “GLORIA”, her fourth consecutive #1 single and sixth single to debut at #1 on the Oricon Charts.

“GLORIA” is a single that features wonderful vocals and music (featuring lyrics and music by YUI and arrangement by Hisashi Kondo). Upbeat, catchy and for the most part, I love the acoustic guitar playing but mostly how well it’s performed. “GLORIA” is a song of lost hope and dreams and being lost in life . Definitely love how she sings the chorus for the song.

Maketenai yai yai yai yai?
Kagayaku saki ni GLORIA
chikadzuiteru hazu sa

Cry yai yai yai yai?
Mou dare no sei ni mo shinai yo

The coupling track “Muffler” (which is a Japanese term for “scarf”) is a smooth, mid-tempo acoustic guitar and percussion driven track featuring an arrangement by northa+. Very awesome song and beautifully written and sung by YUI!

The third track “It’s all too much ～YUI Acoustic Version～”, an acoustic guitar version of her 14th single “It’s all too much”. I love YUI’s vocals for this song and her acoustic guitar playing is well-done. The song features an arrangement by YUI and Hisashi Kondo but overall, a wonderful acoustic version of her previous single.

The fourth track is the instrumental version of “GLORIA”.

As for the CD insert, it’s a bi-fold featuring lyrics by YUI and production credits.

Overall, “GLORIA” continues YUI’s streak of awesome music. She’s a wonderful vocalist and musician and definitely one of the performers that stands out in Japan for her raw talent! Highly recommended!

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Gloria [Regular Edition]

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