[Single] Tomiko Van - Yumeji

Yumeji is Tomiko Van's third single. It was released at November 29, 2006. It peaked on #14 at Oricon Weekly Chart by selling 9,646 copies of single in total.

Finally, Tomiko delights us with a ballad, Yumeji. I really love her vocal here. It's really beautiful. In contrast, i have to express a great dislike to the strings in the chorus. To be honest, it's very rare to me to dislike string arrangement in a song, like in the choruses of this song. It didn't match Tomiko's vocal at all. Actually, my perception of this song will change greatly if the arranger split the arrangement between violin and the other ones.
Arrangement: B | Music: B | Vocal: A++

Yeah, now she presents us groovy song (again), labyrinth. Uniquely, this song is a fusion between jazz and rock. I really enjoy this song. Tomiko's vocal is really cool to hear. Recommended for someone who love groovy jazz song!
Arrangement: A | Music: A+ | Vocal: A

Favourite track: labyrinth (B-side hattrick! XP)
Conclusion:
Yumeji, actually, is also a cool single. Yumeji is her best ballad up-to-date (vocally XP). Futhermore, it's also because the B-side has affected here. I really hope that she will include ALL of her B-sides to her upcoming album this December.

Overall, i give the score [92/A-] for this single.

[Single] Tomiko Van - Senkou

This is Tomiko Van's second single, which was released at September 27, 2006. It peaked at #14 on the Oricon Weekly Chart by selling 13,860 copies of single in total. The A-side song was used as the commercial song for the ringtone service site mu-mo, and for music.jp TV-CF.

Senkou, clearly, is a rock song. Unlike her previous one, this song has a better sound. This song has more DAI flair. I simply love the keyboard which balances the heavy rock in the chorus, bridge and outtro. Her vocal is also better than she usually did in Do As Infinity, less harsh and strain in the higher notes.
Arrangement: A- | Music: A- | Vocal: A

We move to groovy Mosaic now. This song use same instruments like in the previous track did. But, it's more relaxing and like i said, groovy. Tomiko's vocal is also at the relaxing side. Personally, i enjoy this song more than its A-side.
Arrangement: A | Music: A | Vocal: A+

Favourite track: Mosaic
Conclusion:
Musically, this single may have a quality step down compared to Tomiko's past work in Do As Infinity. But, i can't hide a fact that this is an awesome single. I'll probably buy her upcoming album, Van, this December. I really have to wait!

Overally, the score for this single is [94/A]