[Review] Nogizaka46 - 7th single バレッタ Barrette

乃木坂46's 7th single with first-time and first-ever 2nd generation centre, Hori Miona. There has been a lot of uproar and a lot of cat scratching and name-calling. But I'd say, almost breaking 400k is really something worth celebrating. I (RUBS) would be considered a casual Nogi fan but I do enjoy a lot of their music and I have some members that I definitely keep my tabs on. So please don't hate me if I mention something incorrect about Nogizaka46. Without further ado, let's review  バレッタ.

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[Preview] Nogizaka46 - 7th single バレッタ Barrette Cover + Track Listing

Title: バレッタ / Barrette

Artist: 乃木坂46 / Nogizaka46

Release Date: 2013.11.27

Senbatsu:
1st Generation: Shiraishi Mai, Hashimoto Nanami, Matsumura Sayuri, Nishino Nanase, Ikuta Erika, Ikoma Rina, Sakurai Reika, Wakatsuki Yumi, Takayama Kazumi, Ito Marika, Eto Misa*,Akimoto Manatsu, Fukagawa Mai, Saito Asuka, Nakamoto Himeka*, Kawago Hina*
2nd Generation: Hori Miona*
Note: center is bolded, * indicates first time senbatsu

Formation:

3rd row: Bebitan・Misamisa・Ashurin・Manatsu・Maimai・Himetan・Hina・Kazumin

2nd row: Reika・Ikuchan・Ikomachan・Myumyu

1st row: Nanasemaru・Maiyan・Miona・Nanamin・Sayurin

The biggest surprise about this new single is the center position which will be held by 2nd generation member, 17 year old, Hori Miona. This caused quite a scandal since they've only just debuted in May this year. Hopefully she can endure the pressure and pull it off! It is also the first single to not include Hoshino Minami in senbatsu.
Also another surprise is a new Anime Type, since the B-side single is also being featured as Naruto Shippuden's 14th opening song. However the cover is yet to be released.

Here are the preview of the covers and track listing:

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