[YouTube] 'Step by step' (TV Size) uploaded onto official channel!

[truehappiness]

If anyone wants to give the unconfirmed lyrics a shot, here they are~

Step by step lyrics by ear from live version from http://ameblo.jp/zzz100siki/entry-12013614073.html (full concert review there too)

Can also probably get romaji from here too. OH, and it looks as though there's no neat bridge for Step by step?

[love in music]

I like it. Reminds me of her old summer songs.

Originally Posted by NintendoHTF1242

God her vocals are shit in this song. She sounded fine on A ONE, the hell happened? Instrumentation is good but nothing impressive. Glad she's doing fun summer music again though.

I noticed her vocals aren't so great here too. But I think her vocals are hit or miss nowadays. I think she sounded bad in a few of the songs on A ONE.

[jbrat2219]

I'm not a fan. It's a bit boring. Maybe I'm way too into A ONE at the moment but I'm glad this wasn't included. Maybe it will grow on me. It's not bad, just not that good either.

[kotora]

Sounds like BLUE BIRD to me.

and it doesn't sound like produced by RedOne...I think I am confused.

[freedreamer]

Originally Posted by kotora

Sounds like BLUE BIRD to me.

and it doesn't sound like produced by RedOne...I think I am confused.

this isnt the song by RedOne

[Beauty4123]

"Step by step" is already sounding, like it'll totally be my summer jam, for this year. I'm just absolutely loving how it sounds, so far!!! Especially the chorus. Everything about it just makes me feel so happy & cheerful! I'm totally looking forward to hearing the full version...hopefully sometime soon.

[hidekirby]

Uninteresting at best.

[aliceshields]

Hmmm I don't hear any Snowy Kiss or TSMGO, I like it when I first listen to it and very looking forward for the full song... For PV, I hope some summer scenes in Japan...

[yamadashun]

the opening reminds me of Angel's Song. a very nice summer song!!

[jean-baptiste]

I absolutely love it! The chorus alone didn't do it justice.

[waterballoon]

meh.

generic melody, generic arrangement... what happened to summer hits like independent, UNITE!, INSPIRE etc? at least BLUE BIRD was truly adorable and catchy.

the verses are okay at best I guess, but God that chorus is truly grating and she sounds whiny/draggy.

definitely not impressed. if this is the direction the rushed mini album is taking..

[Tom Punks]

Originally Posted by waterballoon

meh.

generic melody, generic arrangement... what happened to summer hits like independent, UNITE!, INSPIRE etc? at least BLUE BIRD was truly adorable and catchy.

the verses are okay at best I guess, but God that chorus is truly grating and she sounds whiny/draggy.

definitely not impressed. if this is the direction the rushed mini album is taking..

I'm quoting you because you mentioned BLUE BIRD specifically lol

I feel like the "generic" arrangement (specifically, the chosen instruments) could work so much better if only there was a better buildup... or a buildup at all period lol. To me, the arrangement has a bit of a BLUE BIRD feel. But BLUE BIRD utilized these sounds so much better because BLUE BIRD had an actual buildup and an arc and drama and climax within its arrangement. It starts off serene and subdued and builds and builds and then finally explodes at the first chorus, and leaves you wondering where the song is going to go as you listen.

Step by step sort of just... drops it all on you 8 seconds in. The intro is lame and leaves nothing to the imagination.

I dunno, it just feels very by the numbers.

[truehappiness]

I think most of her other summer songs eased you in pretty well. This song does abruptly start though... the most similar intro I can think of is ANGEL'S SONG's but that one was a bit more well executed than this one in terms of being a great opener. Though IMO it is a perfect drama theme song.

[AyUmIXx]

i love what i'm hearing on the preview.
it sounds lovely, cute and fun.
it's another BLUE BIRD yay!
can't wait to listen to the full version!

[Delicious n Bold]

I kinda like it!

[Surreal17]

This preview made me listen to Angel's Song. I really like the feel of the song. Nothing extraordinary but I'm hoping for a great bridge in the vein of glitter.

[Ryusei]

let's hope the drama gets high ratings so a lot of people hear and like the song ^^

[truehappiness]

http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2051589/full/

6.8% for first episode.

[Aderianu]

^ is it good raiting or bad?

[Ryusei]

^ kinda average-ish nothing outstanding