I feel like I’ve gushed about Momoiro Clover Z’s two albums Amaranthus and Hakkin no Yoake a lot, but they are both two of my all time favorite idol albums, and that’s especially Hakkin no Yoake. Pink Zora was a perfect way to end Hakkin no Yoake, and it’s a song that I would not expect from many idol groups. It’s part gospel part psychedelic rock part soul in a really great way. Every aspect of this song is fantastic, from the vocals (including the more gospel-sounding backup vocals) to the horns, to the melody. However, what I like most of all is the general mellow vibe. I feel like idol songs often fit into two categories – they’re either mellow or very upbeat. Of course there are tons of exceptions, but I feel like it’s rare to have a song this mellow but with so much going on musically and that doesn’t drag.

If you like idol music and you are not listening to Momoiro Clover Z yet you really need to get on that.