Keith Watanabe * NET 2.0

Got to check out MAX's concert/buffet at Akasaka Prince Hotel. Saw them this past January and it seems that there was less energy for some reason. Don't know why. Didn't play Festa, Spring Rain, nor a few others as I had hoped. Reina had a great tshirt (you have a great behind!). Wonder who picked that for her? Costumes seemed another step down for them. Maybe it's because of the summer so they were doing that type of theme (with the end being yukata). Also, they're doing cut up versions of their old songs so they can give a quick buzz to their fans. It was "only" 90 minutes (felt like less) so they seemed to want to stuff as much in as possible. Final song was Party Tune. Although I like that song, I thought it was a lame way to end the encore. It's not really one of their major songs nor is it something you can really finish, so I'm wondering why they cut the show with that one. I would've preferred something with more feeling or step behind it. The new song they're promoting is supposedly a remake. Very simple, even something they admitted. It's a nice tune you can hum with few chords (sounded like two major keys being played most of the time). I preferred Festa or even Love Screw. Festa is good for speed and energy. Imo, that would've been a better one to end the night. Strange that they don't have merchandise at the tables. As for the food, pretty much the same as last time. Some stuff was cold and not that good like the tempura. After my friend at work got sick from sashimi, I decided to avoid the sushi. Desert was okay. I still prefer Bellagio for the buffet. Overall, a lackluster show. Then again after the meal I really had no energy. Not to mention that my damn printer was destroyed so I was pretty depressed going in.