Anim.o.v.e

I've been a fan of m.o.v.e since I've been a fan of Initial D. Of course I probably wouldn't know about them if it weren't for that series. I first was introduced to them in what I believe was their first album. It has an interesting sound at and the time was somewhat dated, but kind of cool. Over time move has experimented with various styles, including rock and trance. Even coupling with metal band 8-Ball (they're famous for the D1 intro song.) in what they state "Making a metal track dance" by combining metal and Eurobeat. Some of their sounds you really can't get anywhere else.


Anyway moving to their most recent album "Anim.o.v.e Vol. 1" m.o.v.e covers popular Anime songs of the past couple years (even some older songs). The track list includes:

1. 創聖のアクエリオン
2. LIBIDO -m.o.v.e×宝野アリカ(from ALI PROJECT)-
3. 魂のルフラン
4. たった一つの想い
5. Gravity
6. 優しい傷 -m.o.v.e×AKINO(from bless4)-
7. 名もなき愛 -m.o.v.e×桃井はるこ×三木眞一郎-
8. Give a reason
9. God Knows...
10. 愛・おぼえていますか
11. Bonus Track「頭文字D」Special MIX(Gamble Rumble×DOGFIGHT×Noizy Tribe×Nobody Reason×DIVE INTO STREAM)Mixed by t-kimura

I was a fan of "God Knows" from the Haruhi series, this covers is pretty nice. Being a fan of m.o.v.e but I wonder what a non-fan would think? There is also Memory of Refrain from the Evangelion movie. Its another one of my favorite Anime songs, I think this one is good whether you like m.o.v.e or not. My favorite though in the whole album is definatley LIBIDO with move and Arika Hono from ALI PROJECT, I've listened to the song countless times already!

If you don't have the album, You can grab it here, I'll also be uploading MP3 video to my Youtube channel.