I realize this has been out for a while but I still think it deserves a review ;D
I preordered this single expecting a sound like his 7th album. But, once I heard this CD I was shocked and confused. I thought "How is it possible for Taiji to sound this different"
Totally not a bad thing though, this new sound or "Nature Pound" as he calls it. Is great! absolutely fantastic!
This single is well balanced musically and emotionally. The lyrics range from ideology of society corrupting and controlling everyone. To themes that have perplexed Taiji since his childhood (ie. the MOAI statues on Easter Island) Musically this single is great, you have one standard nice electronic infused rock song (MOAI) then you have the happy, makes you want to dance until you pass out song (Human Dream) and then the heavy, melt your face, break your eardrums song (TikTak) and then finally just as a bonus a remix of the title tracks which is a bit more electronic and technical. Taiji is a master at what he does, this proves it. He can adapt to any genre, any sound and any style. And make it sound amazing, and give it his own personal touch. I recommend this for old and new Taiji fans. It's a great release and I can't wait for his second single "WORMHOLE" which is out sometime in March I believe.