{"id":52319,"date":"2021-03-09T13:00:04","date_gmt":"2021-03-09T12:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/avo-magazine.nl\/?p=52319"},"modified":"2021-03-09T12:40:53","modified_gmt":"2021-03-09T11:40:53","slug":"single-review-scandal-eternal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/avo-magazine.com\/en\/2021\/03\/single-review-scandal-eternal\/","title":{"rendered":"Single Review: Scandal &#8211; eternal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Fifteen years is a long time in any business, never mind the topsy turvy world of rock music. To celebrate their crystal anniversary Scandal have released their latest single <em>eternal<\/em>. <!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Since forming in Osaka in 2006 Scandal have gained a worldwide audience through constant touring, a stream of sublime singles and nine critically acclaimed albums (all of which reached the Oricon Top 5). Following on from 2020\u2019s <em>Kiss From The Darkness<\/em> long-player <em>eternal<\/em> is a single which finds the band moving in a more mature direction. Fans needn\u2019t worry; it\u2019s the same Scandal with their delicious harmonies and harmonious hooks, only now revealing a softer, sophisticated side.<\/p>\n<div class=\"rgg-container\" data-rgg-id=\"10135\">    <div class=\"rgg-imagegrid captions-title captions-effect-none \" data-rgg-id=\"10135\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/avo-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/scandal-2021.jpg\" data-rel=\"rgg\" rel=\"rgg\" title=\"&copy; SCANDAL\" class=\"rgg-simplelightbox size-large rgg-img\" data-src=\"https:\/\/avo-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/scandal-2021-1024x682.jpg\" data-ratio=\"1.5014662756598\" data-height=\"682\" data-width=\"1024\" aria-label=\"\u00a9 SCANDAL\">\n                            <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Long time collaborator Satori Shiraishi produced <em>eternal<\/em> and has given this single a real dreamlike, ethereal feel. Capturing that magical moment between sleep and wake it seems to exist in some strange parallel world before bursting into life with some choice chords. Veering between gentle moments and a bolder chorus <em>eternal<\/em> makes good use of musical dynamics by contrasting light and shade, each acting as a foil to highlight the other. <em>eternal<\/em> is a song that\u2019s been made for those special moments in life; a stroll through a neon-soaked metropolis or a deserted beach at sunset. Wherever you are <em>eternal<\/em> will make the perfect companion.<\/p>\n<p>The second track on this single is a remix by TOWA TEI (he is from Deee-Lite). It\u2019s a mix on which he\u2019s stamped his own indelible mark and furnished it with cascading synths and fleeting flutes. This version bears little resemblance to its counterpart yet it remains easily identifiable, which is how all good remixes should be handled. It a reworking that brings out a more playful side of Scandal, previously buried on its emotive predecessor.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"SCANDAL\u300ceternal\u300d - Music Video\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-174Ji-llSM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><em>eternal<\/em> is released by <a href=\"https:\/\/jpurecords.com\/collections\/scandal?sca_ref=28221.T1AxBN34aF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">JPU Records<\/a> on 3rd March 2021<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Tracklisting:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1. eternal<br \/>\n2. eternal (TOWA TEI remix)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h6><em>*Link to JPU Records is an affiliate link, AVO Magazine gets a small commission per purchased release and buys new releases to review.<\/em><\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fifteen years is a long time in any business, never mind the topsy turvy world of rock music. 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