Chikyu Sentai Fiveman Complete Song Collection
Nippon Columbia - 1996 (COCC-14060 )
Kage

Introduction

Chikyu Sentai Fiveman was one of those forgotten shows with an incredible song and music file. It's very strange how that works. Here i'll be reviewing the Song Collection. A
very special part of my ever growing CD collection.

CD Review

Since the depressing Song Collection of "Choju Sentai Liveman", things became much more cheerful for the Sentai Song world. "Kousoku Sentai Turboranger" featured yet another cast singer, and a whole slew of cheerful songs. Though Fiveman doesn't have a cast singer for most of the songs, the songs are also cheerful. At the same time, the songs on this song collection are a sure departure from anything that any Sentai song collection has ever had. It was an excellent change in style, but ultimate this CD remained unremembered like much of the "Kyodai Sensei" series. I give this CD 4 teachers out
of 5.

01. Chikyu Sentai Fiveman

>>Series Opening song. In my opinion, one of the catchiest (?) opening tracks ever. I constantly find myself whistling this tune. Nice adventurous beat. It lacks very little. Maybe not that great of an actual fight song, but thats not the total purpose of an opening song. Make this a part of your song collection if you haven't already.

02. Atsui Beat Fiveman

>>As you can probably guess by the title, this is an upbeat little number. Plenty of horns, nice chorus too. I can see this as a nice battle song, though a little too cheery. Maybe for some of the less serious fights of the series.

03. Oretachi wa Uro Hero

>>This song is neither upbeat or slow. It's mellow. A happy song, but at the same time the music keeps it on the level. The vocals to this song are unique. Pretty cool song. If you're into chill songs.

04. Janken Jump! Fiveman

>>Very cool song. Action all the way. Again, even if it is an action song...maybe not for some of the more important battles. It has it's charm, but at the same time let's you know that this is strictly business. The only troubling thing about this song is the flat bassline.
Good stuff.

05. Itsutsu no Kokoro de Fiverobo

>>Hironobu Kageyama makes a wonderful contribution to this song collection through this song. This song is all business. Very upbeat, not so much heroic. It let's you know that Fiverobo is going to win this one...or atleast put up a great fight! Irony has it, Fiverobo is made up of three vehicles. Regardless, an awesome but oh so short song.

06. Kung Fu Dance

>>Strictly battle song. This Onna Senshi track features excellent upbeat music with a taste of tradition. The music is more serious than the previous battle songs on the CD. The vocals fit in nicely with the beat. Yelling of the attack names has always been my thing. This song fulfills this quirk of mine.

07. Super Arthur

>>When all is rolling smoothly, something has to jump in your way. The CD has been great so far. This song is pretty annoying to say the least. Very upbeat theme for Arthur G-6. The vocals in the intro are strange. The vocals during the song aren't much different at all. The only amusing point of this song is the mentioning of the "Ass Cannon".
Not really "Ass", but "Earth". Just sounds funny.

08. Brother Blood

>>My favourite Fiveman song. This track is all out action. Suitable for any battle. Very Heroic. Attack calls. Everything. This song lacks nothing. It has everything I ever wanted. I think i'm in love. I can't decide what is the best part fo the song...the in-your-face guitars or the in-your-face bass. It's all good. Find this song.

09. Hand in Hand

>>Mellow song. In saying mellow, I mean along the same lines as "Oretachi wa Uro Hero" was. Happy, but at the same time slow and low beat. Pretty cool song. Very timely. 1-2-3-4-5 Fiveman! Red-Black-Blue, Yellow-Pink!

10. Fiveman, Ai no theme

>>Series ending song. I like this song alot more than I did at first. It really is one of those songs that makes you sad to see a show end. The song is pretty cheery, but at the same time it makes me sad. Great song though. Worth tracking down if you haven't allready!

11. Chikyu wa Hogarakajima

>>As rare as this song is...is it worth getting? Answer: No. I never really liked Children choirs coupled with modern music. Besides being obnoxious, this song doesn't have much to offer musically. The bass is dreary. The flute is lame. The drummer sounds like he's asleep. Eh.

12. Kyodai Robo Da ze! Starfive

>>The beginning of the song has the same "He's arrived!" feel that "Itsutsu no Kokoro de Fiverobo" has. The song is virtually the same as the Fiverobo song in many respects. Goes nicely along with this song collection. Quite possibly more rare than the Fiverobo song.

13. Chikyu Sentai Fiveman (Karaoke)

14. Atsui Beat Fiveman (Karaoke)

15. Oretachi wa Uro Hero (Karaoke)

16. Itsutsu no Kokoro de Fiverobo (Karaoke)

17. Kung Fu Dance (Karaoke)

18. Super Arthur (Karaoke)

19. Brother Blood (Karaoke)

20. Fiveman, Ai no theme (Karaoke)

21. Kyodai Robo Da ze! Starfive (Karaoke)

Bonus Track

21. New Town Shougakkou Kouka (Piano Bansou)

EXS Tracks!!

00. Chikyu Sentai Fiveman (Naoto Fuuga)
>> A lower budget cover of the Fiveman opening song. Done by the same
singer who credits the "Denji Sentai Megaranger" opening song among
other tracks. The singing is great in this track. The music is cheesier,
but very much enjoyable. Great cover!

00. Chikyu Sentai Fiveman (Shinichi Ishihara)
>> The music is better in this track than the Naoto Fuuga version.
Possibly even better than the original version. This is a great cover
of an already great song. Shinichi Ishihara took it a step further.
On a scale of rare, this is Tickle-Me-Elmo-circa-Christmas-1996 rare.

Kage

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1990, 1997 Nippon Columbia
01-02, 04, 08, 10. Kenchi Suzuki
03. Y.F. Zombie Company
05. Hironobu Kageyama
06, 09. Chiemy
07. Rika Matsumoto
11. Unknown
12. Unknown
EXS: Naoto Fuuga, Shinichi Ishihara