Paired with the release of their newest single in the last few days of 2011, SID has undergone an image change. They will be touring around Japan on a short six-month tour that will last until the first part July 2012.
Unlike Itsuka, which features Mao’s overtly bright, nasal vocals with a predictable melody, this new A-side tones down any predictability but remains a ballad. Released December 28, 2011, Fuyu no Bench shows off SID’s - especially Mao’s - ability to create a ballad, and it has worked in their favour. The title alone attracts thoughts of love and relationships; Fuyu no Bench would certainly work well as part of a film.
The catchier B-side makes you wonder if it’s really the A-side. Otori experiments with some slight funk and reggae in its backing track. There is more guitar twang and a different beat to the track, showing a different side to SID.
In the same manner as the previous single Itsuka, another portion of the dead stock TOUR 2011 is included with the regular edition: Alibi (Live from “dead stock TOUR 2011”). It’s a unique experience to be able to hear a live track without having attended the live and also keep that track as a souvenir.
The full PV hasn’t been released yet but there are two versions, both of which are included on Type A & B respectively.
SID - Fuyu no Bench
review - 08.02.2012 00:01
New single from SID has a lighthearted ballad as its A-side.
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