Album Review: 終わりなき日々 新宿警察のテーマ by あんぜんBand
Released in 2019 under the dual imprints of Clinck Records and Bourbon Records, 終わりなき日々 新宿警察のテーマ by あんぜんBand is a genre-blurring journey that fuses Funk/Soul, Rock, and Stage & Screen influences into something both nostalgic and refreshingly unpredictable. The Japanese quartet dives deep into styles like Blues Rock and Funk, creating an album that feels cinematic yet intimate. It’s not just music; it’s a vibe—a mood you can’t quite shake off.
The standout tracks here are "新宿警察のテーマ" (Shinjuku Keisatsu No Thema) and "終わりなき日々" (Owari Naki Hibi), which anchor the record with their distinct personalities.
“新宿警察のテーマ” kicks things off with swagger. Imagine walking through neon-lit streets at midnight—this track captures that energy perfectly. Its driving bassline and punchy horns evoke the bustling chaos of Shinjuku itself, while the guitar riffs add a raw edge. There’s this one moment near the middle where the tempo shifts slightly—it’s subtle but grabs your attention every time. You find yourself humming it hours later, even if you didn’t mean to. It’s catchy without being cloying, bold without overdoing it. Kinda like the city it’s named after.
On the flip side, “終わりなき日々” takes a more introspective turn. This track leans heavily into Blues Rock vibes, with soulful vocals that feel weathered yet hopeful. The lyrics seem to wrestle with themes of endless struggle and resilience—a sentiment anyone who's lived life for a while might relate to. What sticks out most is how the instrumentation builds gradually, layering in strings and keys until it crescendos into something almost cathartic. It’s not flashy, but it doesn’t need to be. Sometimes simplicity hits harder than complexity ever could.
One thing worth noting about this album is its ability to transport listeners somewhere else entirely. Whether it’s the gritty urban pulse of Shinjuku or the quiet reflection of long days gone by, あんぜんBand manages to make these moments vivid. Sure, some transitions between genres feel a bit rough around the edges, but honestly? That adds charm. Like they’re saying, “We don’t have to polish everything—we’re just telling our story.”
In a world full of overly produced albums trying too hard to impress, 終わりなき日々 新宿警察のテーマ feels real. Real messy, real heartfelt, real human. And maybe that’s why it lingers in your mind long after the last note fades. Or maybe it’s because you’ll never look at Shinjuku the same way again. Either way, hats off to あんぜんBand—they’ve crafted something special here. Now go listen to it already!
