Relation -Ano Kaze wo Tadotte- [Jacket C]

Satomi worries me sometimes, and surprises me often. After hearing the main track for this single (Yuumachi Kaze), I was afraid we'd been handed another 'Arigatou' or 'Issho ni'. However, the single has much more to offer than that. 'Yuumachi Kaze' seems a touch bland at first, but repeated listens warmed me to it. It's actually quite sweet, if a little lite for a fall release. The other tracks remain on the lite side, but explore a bit more territory. Satomi gives a wonderful delivery for each track, and proves she is more versatile than I had thought. All of the tracks solidify nicely, and complement each other quite well. If we were given a couple more tracks (maybe a short intro and outro and one more full length track), and the instrumentals were removed, I'm convinced we'd have an excellent little mini-album on our hands. The best track on the cd would have to be 'Aoi Hana'. It has a depth and warmth to it that the other tracks replace with a quaint breeziness. It still sits wonderfully with the others, but to my ears it stands out as superior. There's something about the arrangement that recalls 'Mou Ichido Hajime You' from her 'Arigatou' single. Satomi plays around with the track and changes her singing style quite effectively. This is a style I could see her successfully spending more time with. I would love that. :) Also, the first press cover is adorable! ^o^ But for now I'm eagerly awaiting her next release!