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

1. to Mother
2. Tonight
3. GLORIA ～YUI Acoustic Version～
4. To Mother ～Instrumental～

One again YUI receives her fifth straight consecutive #1 song on the Oricon Charts with her single “to Mother”. A slower-paced, piano-driven song written by YUI to her mother.

If anything, it’s known about how YUI has a strong bond but difficult time with her mother who raised her without a father and YUI’s challenges as challenge as a teen as she quit school to pursue music as a career. The song is more or less, memories of her mother and moments they shared together. And even possibly a moment at times when YUI was younger, running out of the house after an argument with her mother and the two getting into argument. While listening to the lyrics, I often wonder if the song was one of the songs she wrote when she was younger. But definitely a heartfelt song. And I believe this is the first song which showcases the piano over the acoustic guitar.

The second track “Tonight” is a fast-paced rock track sung by YUI and features an arrangement by Yu Odakura. The overall track is pretty awesome and I like the electric guitars playing through the background. Overall, an awesome rock track from YUI.

And the third track continues YUI’s acoustic versions of her previous released singles and in this case, an acoustic version of her hit single “GLORIA”. Once again, another awesome acoustic version that really showcases her beautiful vocals.
The fourth track features the instrumental version of “to Mother”.

The CD single insert features a bi-fold with lyrics to all three tracks and production credits. On back of the single is a flap that features a sticker of YUI playing the piano.

Overall, another wonderful single from YUI and once again, a single that showcases her talent as a singer/songwriter and musician. “to Mother” is highly recommended!

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