Soul Talks, Melodies Walk

Soul Talks, Melodies Walk is a fulfilling work on which Blindman, layering smooth, beautiful vocals, thick, rich keyboards and neat guitar, built hard rock that values melody. It more deeply pursues the lyrical style cultivated through the previous works. The songs open from delicate introductions to big, beautiful choruses, splendidly binding a Japanese sorrow and the sure splendor of European melodic rock. A record that valued the singing more. A record on which a sincere arrangement, carefully making use of the rich afterglow of the singing rather than merely flaunting outstanding technique, powerfully supports the whole work’s sure unity. Tatsuya Nakamura’s fluid, lyrical guitar is beautifully in sharp form throughout. Soaring vocals deliver its sorrow-tinged melody straight. A record whose polish is truly high as a warm, dramatic, beautiful melodic-rock work. Rather than flashiness, it lets you hear carefully through the sure goodness of the songs. An engaging record letting you fully savor Blindman’s lyrical appeal — a record where the band’s lyricism shines.