Before I go on with this review, I just need to get one thing out of the way….the two covers for the single instantly makes it one of the best purchases ever for male wota fans everywhere. Now that that’s settled, let’s get into the nitty-gritty, shall we?
For my review, I’ll be taking a look at my copy of AKB48′s Heavy Rotation [Type-A] single that I purchased from the awesome folks at CD Japan. As we all know, Heavy Rotation debuted atop Japan’s Oricon chart at number one making it the fourth time in a row that one of their singles has topped the chart. However, was their success attributed to their controversial ‘fanservice’ that was featured in their PV or was the song actually worth listening to on its own? To be honest, it’s a bit of both. Although the song doesn’t feature any particularly complex or amazing vocals, AKB knows exactly what their audience wants: fresh pop-style songs that are catchy. Although it may not be as well-known as their last single Wings of the Heart it’s still a solid entry into their long line of work.
The next single, Namida no Seesaw Game is a nice throwback to the Mo-Town days of the 1970s, hearkening inspiration from pop-divas such Amy Winehouse with a j-idol twist. The third and last song is where things get interesting as it depends largely on which version of the single you purchased.
Although I’ve only seen the PV, Lucky Seven is arguably the better of the two with its disco influence. So am I going to complain about my purchase? No. Yasai Sisters is still a fun song about vegetables that was featured for a promotional juice commercial in Japan, just don’t expect anything particularly amazing as it feels like nothing more than an extended commercial jingle. Either way you slice the carrot though, you can’t go wrong with either single as they both bring something decent to the table.
- Pros:
- All three tracks are entertaining in their own right.
- The DVD features the exciting and titillating Heavy Rotation PV. That makes it an instant winner in my books.
- The single is very male-oriented. If you’re a female fan, you may find Heavy Rotation to be a bit too much.
Cons:
