Let’s have a running start on the slide. Here we go! Last “OverView” was all about the first half of OVER THE BORDER, Stereopony’s second full album, released in the middle of 2010. We talked about the songs, their meanings, my impressions on how it was structured, and we reached the conclusion that this album represents Stereopony’s best work until …

Here’s a world without borders, restrictions or dilemmas Four exciting singles later, we have finally reached another milestone here in OverView: Stereopony’s second full album. But before talking about this record, I would like to reflect upon its components for a while. For example, we could start by talking about the singles that made an appearance there. We have four …

Our tears and pain will become the power that supports our future Stereopony’s seventh single – OVER DRIVE –, hit stores just a couple of months after Hanbunko, on the 12th of May. This single was also their second release in 2010, with its leading track “OVER DRIVE” coming out as an opening theme for the Japanese drama “Pro Golfer …

The cherry blossoms are just an excuse “Split in two” is literally what “Hanbunko” means when translated to English. Stereopony’s sixth single leading track is a cover of one of Bivattchee’s most popular songs, and also marks the first half of all of Stereopony’s releases, which totals to 16 records, including their “Best Of Stereopony”. Had the girls known this …

Unbounded, Unrestrained Stereopony’s fifth single – Tsukiakari no Michishirube – hit the stores on November fourth, 2009, almost a whole year since their debut. Looking back, it is hard not to be amazed at how much they accomplished in just a year of being in the music industry. Releasing five singles, a full album, and one live DVD in just …

Tonight we believe in tomorrow, so we’ll continue to run Having gone through their first major release with A Hydrangea Blooms, Stereopony did not stop. In fact, they got better. Two months later – on August 19, 2009, to be exact – stores all over Japan would be selling their fourth single, Smilife. “Nagareboshi” lyrics are credited to SHIHO, all …

The answer lies on the other side Last week, we talked about half of Stereopony’s first record album, A Hydrangea Blooms. We discussed its meaning, we looked over the new songs, and a conclusion was reached that the first half sounded great, just like it was promised at the release time. Now, we pick up the review exactly where we …

With honest, open words, we want to try and speak our minds It all passed too fast. Bestselling singles, powerful hits, Oricon chart positions; and soon enough, Stereopony was set to hit another milestone: the release of their first record album. Hydrangea ga Saiteru hit the stores in June 17th, 2009, in its English version, A Hydrangea Blooms. The title …

Running at full speed, we’re not afraid of anything After Namida no Mukou’s success, Stereopony’s third single I do it came to solidify Stereopony’s name in the Japanese music industry. Born out of a jam session with fellow musician and renowned artist YUI, I do it is considered to be a dream come true on Stereopony’s part, as neither girl …

When the hydrangeas bloom, we will come back Namida no Mukou is Stereopony’s second Single, and one of their most memorable releases. That is because not only they scored another tie-in with an anime, but their leading track, “Namida no Mukou”, ranked second place at the Oricon Charts that week; the highest a Stereopony song ever reached. It was officially …