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Those few songs that feature Satomi Matsuzaki's purring falsetto -- her very presence elevates this band above most avant pop groups -- have a simplicity and sugar-soaked sweetness, enticing listeners with charm before boxing their ears with an all-out aural assault. Reveille begins with an unassuming spoken word opening before launching into a variety of sounds. \"All Rise\" has a baseball stadium-cum-church organ feel, and \"Days \u0026amp; Nights in the Forest\" starts off with progressive jazz elements before introducing other elements. 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