This is Kanon Wakeshima's debut single. It was released on May 28, 2008. It peaked at #33 in Oricon Weekly Chart by selling 6,838 copies so far. The A-side was used as an ending theme song to the anime Vampire Knight. Also, this single was produced by Mana, as former guitarist from Visual-Kei band, Malice Mizer.
still doll is one of the scariest song that i've ever heard. Thanks for orgels and Kanon's cello for making this song so scary. While this song has unique and awesome music, however, vocals is the main problem in this song. She has a bad vocal technique which showed clearly at the chorus. However, that isn't a big problem for a dark-atmosphered song like this one did.
Arrangement: B+ | Music: A | Vocals: C
Techno-classical fusion song, Kuroi Torikago, yet again followed that scary atmosphere. This song even scarier than its a-side. Her cello has more spotlight in this song (but i want even MORE >.<). I absolutely love the music. But again... It's her vocal that spoil this song. Since this song is so short, it still bugs me when the song ends.
Arrangement: B+ | Music: A- | Vocals: C-
still doll (Orgel Version) is much like still doll's instrumental. It only uses orgel nonetheless. I'll surely put this song as an BGM when i have to make a short film for my language schooltask. Best of all, Kanon's vocal doesn't exist ^^.
Arrangement: A- | Music: A | Vocals: -
Favorite Song: still doll (Orgel Version)
Conclusion:
I just demand one thing from Kanon Wakeshima. She REALLY has to repair her vocal technique. I am a member of my school's choir. So, vocal has my biggest concern.
Overall, I give the score [79/C+] for this single.