「MICRO」は2001〜2005年の代表曲を網羅したベストアルバム。「youthful days」「君が好き」「Sign」「未来」「and I love you」「ランニングハイ」など、ミスチル黄金期を象徴する名曲を多数収録。DVDには貴重な映像コンテンツも収録されており、音楽・映像の両方から楽しめます。
「[(an imitation) blood orange]」は、「祈り ~涙の軌道」「Marshmallow day」「hypnosis」「End of the day」などを収録したオリジナルアルバム。繊細さと壮大さが同居するサウンドで、バンドの成熟した世界観を存分に味わえる一枚として高く評価されています。
さらに、吉井和哉「Hummingbird in Forest of Space」は、THE YELLOW MONKEYとは異なるソロならではの幻想的でロック色豊かなサウンドが魅力。DVD付き仕様で、映像作品も楽しめるコレクション性の高い作品です。桜井和寿との交流でも知られる吉井和哉作品をあわせて楽しめる点も、このセットならではの魅力です。
This is a carefully selected 4-title collection featuring classic releases by Mr.Children together with a solo masterpiece by Yoshii Kazuya, making it an excellent set for Japanese rock and J-Pop collectors.
Included in this set:
* Mr.Children B-SIDE (2CD, former rental edition) * Mr.Children MICRO (Greatest Hits 20012005, CD + DVD) * Mr.Children [(an imitation) blood orange] * Yoshii Kazuya Hummingbird in Forest of Space (CD + DVD)
B-SIDE is a highly acclaimed two-disc compilation gathering Mr.Children’s non-album B-side tracks. It showcases many fan-favorite songs that reveal another side of the band’s creativity and songwriting beyond their famous hit singles.
MICRO is a best-of collection covering the years 20012005, featuring iconic songs such as youthful days, Kimi ga Suki, Sign, Mirai, and I love you, and Running High. The included DVD offers valuable bonus video content, making it a desirable edition for collectors.
[(an imitation) blood orange] represents one of the band’s most mature studio albums, including memorable tracks such as Inori ~Namida no Kidou, Marshmallow day, hypnosis, and End of the day. Its emotional songwriting and sophisticated arrangements make it one of the group’s standout releases.
Completing the collection is Yoshii Kazuya’s Hummingbird in Forest of Space, a CD+DVD edition highlighting his distinctive solo style beyond THE YELLOW MONKEY. Known for his artistic connection with Kazutoshi Sakurai, this album adds even greater value and variety to the collection.
From beloved greatest hits and rare B-side recordings to a celebrated original album and an outstanding solo release, this is a well-balanced collection that offers an excellent overview of modern Japanese rock. It is highly recommended for longtime fans, collectors, and anyone looking to expand their Mr.Children library.