#9mm parabellum bullet

Here I am with the first post of this new season in “Let’s Listen to”! Today’s subject is the latest effort by the Japanese rock band 9mm Parabellum Bullet, precisely the 15th single Byakuya no hibi(Days under the midnight sun), came out today. The concept of the single is strictly linked to the current global situation, since it is about a love relationship tested by the distance, and it is also a reference to the band’s tour Chaos in 100 Years, held on 2018. And now… let’s review!

-Byakuya no hibi: the title-track opens the single with a strong and paced rock sound, bringing up the song from the first seconds; the melody is well built by solid guitar lines, along with Takuro’s living and flowing vocals; a fresh and catchy rock tune. —> 8.5/10

-Road Movie: the first b-side sees more emphasized guitar notes, driving up a paced track, where melodious vocals give an interesting touch to the song; a simple but catchy song, which works mainly on the energy. —> 8.5/10

-Calm down: the single ends with an instrumental track featuring slow and melancholic notes, leading up to an articulated and emotional melody, but empowered by a good rhytmical component; a good song, made by energetic and passionate tones. —> 9/10

Final Vote —> 8.5/10

Even appearing as a common rock band, 9mm Parabellum Bullet has always brought freshness and energy within the Japanese scene, delivering nice and various themes in fifteen years. Following up the album Deep Blue, the band decided to step in a lighter side, concurrently with their 15th anniversary, releasing a simple but engaging single, which allows to remind how their style manages to entertain. Three tracks, with a light and decise sound, helped by a good rhythm, nice guitar lines and compelling vocals, and the third one, which is instrumental, shows how the band is compact and harmonious in musical terms. 9mm Parabellum Bullet is definitely a must listen if you love Japanese rock and this single is another good addition to their repertory, without forgetting that in the same day, it has been published a tribute album, Chaosmology, featuring several bands covering some of their hits, such as A flood of circle,The Back Horn,ArukaraandFox capture plan.A single for who never stopped loving 9mm Parabellum Bullet’s energetic music and wants to listen to light but engaging rock.

That’s all folks! See you with a new review in “Throwback Thursday”!

Thanks for the reading!