The music on “LANDSPACE”, a lot of the tracks are upbeat, many songs that are inspirational and an album featuring 12 solid tracks worth listening to! LiSA’s “LANDSPACE” is recommended!
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ARTIST: LiSA
TITLE: LANDSPACE
LABEL: Aniplex Inc.
CATALOG #: SVWC-7964
DURATION: 51 Minutes
RELEASE DATE: October 30, 2013
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1. Canvas boy x Palette girl
2. Cosmic Jet Coaster
3. crossing field (opening theme song for TV anime series “Sword Art Onlineâ€)
4. DOCTOR
5. Bokuno Kotobade
6. best day, best way
7. Hitori Waratte
8. say my name no kataomoi
9. Usotsuki no Namida
10. Gyakkou Orchestra
11. träumerei (opening theme song for TV anime series “Day Break Illusionâ€)
12. winding road
In 2010, the music artist LiSA made her major debut in the anime TV series “Angel Beats!”.
For anime fans, her music was featured on the series as part of the fictional in-story band Girls Dead Monster and music from this fictional band were released as singles through the label Key Sounds. And her connection to the anime series would eventually lead to her first appearance at 2010 Animelo Summer Live.
In 2011, she would make her official solo debut under the Aniplex Inc. music label (under Sony Music Artists) with her mini-album “Letters to U” and her first solo single “Oath Sign” was used in the anime TV series “Fate/Zero” which would bring international attention to the music artist.
With her first full-length solo album “Lover”s”mile” released in 2012, LiSA would make her first U.S. debut with a concert at Anime Expo 2012 in Los Angeles.
But it’s her second single “Crossing Field”, used for the anime series “Sword Art Online” that would continue to bring international attention to the singer.   The single sold over 100,000 CD singles and received over 200,000 downloads in Japan.
In 2013, LiSA released two more singles. Her third single “Best Day, Best Way” (April) debuted at #6 on the Oricon Singles Charts without any promotional tie-ins and her fourth single “Träumerei” (August), which was used for the anime series “Day Break Illusion”.
And these three singles are featured in her second full length album titled “LANDSPACE”, which was made available on iTunes in 40 countries internationally including the United States. The album includes several songs with lyrics and music written by LiSA.
As for physical CD release, there will be two versions. A normal CD version only and another which comes with a DVD.
The version that I am reviewing is the normal CD version which comes with a 16-page insert booklet with lyrics, production credits and photos of LiSA. Also, included is a flyer promoting her acoustic mini-live performance on November 16th.
The single kicks off with the song “Canvas boy x Pallette girl”, an upbeat rock track. A song that captures LiSA’s rock style with free rock style courtesy of akkin’s guitar-playing and solid vocals.
The second track is written by LiSA and is titled “Cosmic Jet Coaster” and an upbeat happy rock track with cool transitions of churning guitar and upbeat rock music.
The third track is LiSA’s hit single “crossing field” used as the opening theme for “Sword Art Online”. A catchy, addictive song about wanting to forget the weakness and securities of one past and being with someone you love who gives you the strength to become even stronger. A song that captures the main characters of the anime series.
The fourth track is “DOCTOR” written by LiSA and is an upbeat, rock track that showcases the guitars, bass and synth playing with LiSA’s smooth rock vocals. A solid track and one of my favorite non-single tracks on the album.
The fifth track “Bokuno Kotobade” is a slow rock ballad by LiSA and a passionate and poetically written song by LiSA on the album! Definitely one of the better non-single tracks on “LANDSPACE”.
The sixth track “best day, best way” is LiSA’s third single and is an upbeat track full of hope and inspiration. A fun and happy track about believing in yourself and overcoming anything bad that have happened in the past and moving forward.
The seven track “Hitori Waratte” is a an interesting rock track that is more rock during its chorus but a song that features pretty cool piano with experimental grungy guitars playing softly in the background.  A darker track about crying alone, laughing alone after the end of one’s dream. A pretty cool track and love the transitions in the song and great piano and guitars from wowaka!
The eighth track on the album is titled “say my name no kataomoi” and another song on the album written by LiSA. Love the guitars for the song and it’s an upbeat rock track and is a song about wanting for a person to say your name and that person to realize how much she likes that person so much. But for now it’s a one-sided love.
The ninth track is “Usotsuki no Namida” (Lying Tears) and a mid-tempo mellow track. Another smooth and well-sung ballad by LiSA.
The tenth track on the album is “Gyakkou Orchestra” (Backlight Orchestra) and is an upbeat rock track with great guitar playing light and an interesting contrast to the eleventh track, LiSA’s fourth single “träumerei”, used for the anime series “Daybreak Illusion”.
I haven’t seen the anime yet but for the song itself, it’s another inspirational song about one losing the rhythm in their heart and is now on the road of loneliness, but still the person wants to pierce the sky with their own light, shatter the darkness and have a fresh new start in life.
The final track on the album is “winding road” with music and lyrics written by LiSA and is a mid-tempo rock track about missing someone and how that person will forever live in their heart.
Overall, “LANDSPACE” is an album that showcases LiSA’s diverse talents as a vocalist and songwriter, but also establishing her own style as a vocalist. Whereas most female vocalist on the Anison circle tend to be vocalist known for their cuteness and sweet vocals. But LiSA’s presence have shown a young woman with style, beautiful vocals and the ability to take on various musical styles, may it be happy, upbeat rock music or even something more darker.
But for the music on “LANDSPACE”, a lot of the tracks are upbeat, many songs that are inspirational and an album featuring 12 solid tracks worth listening to! While most fans who are familiar with her singles, especially songs such as “crossing road” and “träumerei”, there are songs on this album that are non-singles and are very enjoyable. Also, the music for these tracks are well-done, especially the guitar-playing which was a highlight for me, listening to the entire album.
If you are a fan of LiSA, her second album “LANDSPACE” is recommended!
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