ノースリーブス – タネ (No Sleeves – Tane)

So no3b is back even though their dorama, Mendol, has finished. This single came as a surprise for me especially since I don’t follow AKB48 and had the friends tell me about it. I’m not sure if this is linked to anything (CM / Dorama / etc) or if it’s just a single since this subgroup is pretty cool.

There really isn’t too much to say about this single except that its A-side is slightly more upbeat than Relax! The dance is cute and I found it to be a worthwhile purchase. It doesn’t do anything that hasn’t been done before but it does what it does very well. Though, the real highlight of this single is the B-side, Girls’ talk, with all of its technopoppy influences. The punchy bass drum and lo-fi snare make for some excellent percussion. The splash of guitar and synth adds to the catchy melody and the girls’ voices. A fine tune and it was the deciding factor for me to purchase.

If you liked Relax!, I’d say give it a shot. If you’re anything like me, then I’m pretty sure you’d enjoy this one. This was a “for remixing” purchase. Once some ideas come, I’ll see what I can do, though, I already like both songs how they are… maybe for a new mixtape?

PV after the jump!