Thanks for the reaction and comments. These ladies are FIRE!!!!! They make it so easy to love them. IMHO Band-Maid is the best live rock band on the planet. Cheers!
There are many unique aspects to Real Existence that sets it apart from many rock songs: the starts and stops, Miku's little breakout vocal line, Akane's double tempo gallop, and Kamani's solo. I mean, who would ever put that kind of solo in a rock song? But it works... just like all of the plot-twists, complex density, and genre-merging they employ on most of their material. Every section offers something different than the previous one. That's one reason many people -- unless you're a musician - may find it difficult to get into their music at first listen. As tightly integrated as it is, there's so much going on. And then you add the Japanese language and maid outfits... But for people who like and appreciate their writing, musicianship, performance and personalities, Band-Maid's beautiful cacophony of excellence offers unlimited rewards for repeat listening... and mega stardom for the Maids, imxo. Oh yeah... and BRAVO Band-Maid 2022 & 2023 USA TOURS ending at the 16,000 seat Yokohama Stadium on Nov 26, and the 1,800 seat MacPherson Stadium, Mongkok, Hong Kong Dec. 21, and the sold out 2,500 seater coming July 14, 2024 (Sun) Kanagawa Kenmin Hall, Kanagawa! Thx, Sid!