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Neo-Tokyo 2099 Reviews of Singles & Albums from 2010-2019
If you are looking for cool albums to listen during the summer, check out all three of Yamashita Tatsuro’s “COME ALONG” albums! ARTIST: Yamashita Tatsuro (山下達郎) ALBUM: COME ALONG 3 LABEL: Moon/Warner Music Japan DURATION: 55:41 CATALOG #: BVCL-835 RELEASED ON AUGUST 2, 2017 1 Read More …
SKE48’s second single features Akimoto Yasushi‘s senbatsu selections with his main seven performing the title track and another ten known as Team BLT performing the c/w track. A fun single which found myself listening to the Team BLT track the most. But a pretty cool Read More …
A fun CD+DVD 34th single, if you need to pick up one CD+DVD version of “Suzukake no Ki no Michi de ‘Kimi no Hohoemi o Yume ni Miru’ to Itte Shimattara Bokutachi no Kankei wa Dō Kawatte Shimau no ka, Bokunari ni Nan-nichi ka Kangaeta Read More …
This is possibly one of the best Japanese concerts I have watched in my 25-years of reviewing Japanese entertainment. Magnificent production, well-edited and it looks and sounds awesome in HD! And with the addition of every major music video covering their single releases from the Read More …
Enjoyable, fun and a cool single overall, AKB48’s “Ue Kara Mariko” (Type-A) is recommended for AKB48 and Team A fans. This version also includes part one of the 24th Single Janken Taikai Documentary. GROUP: AKB48 CD SINGLE: 上からマリコ (Type-A) / Ue Kara Mariko (Type-A) LABEL: King Read More …
“GLORIA” continues YUI’s streak of awesome music. She’s a wonderful vocalist and musician and definitely one of the performers that stands out in Japan for her raw talent! Highly recommended! ARTIST: YUI CD SINGLE: GLORIA LABEL: Sony Music Records Inc. CATALOG #: SRCL-7200 DURATION: 15:39 Read More …
After several repeats, I’m really digging this album so far! And I think SCANDAL fans will enjoy this album as well! BAND: SCANDAL ALBUM: YELLOW LABEL: Epic Records Japan DURATION: 24:04 RELEASE DATE: March 2, 2016 Room No. 7 Stamp! LOVE ME DO Morning Sun Sunday Read More …
“Hell or Heaven” is probably one of the coolest AKB48 Team Surprise singles that I have watched thus far. The song is unique for an AKB48 related track and the music video really is dark, well-acted and well-choreographed. I absolutely love it! GROUP: AKB48 Team Read More …
The debut single of AKB48’s rival, Nogizaka46. For those who enjoy AKB48’s original, sweet idol pop style will enjoy Nogizaka46’s “Guru Guru Curtain” single. A solid single for those who love idol pop music! GROUP: Nogizaka46 (乃木坂46) CD SINGLE: ぐるぐるカーテン (Regular Edition) / Guru Guru Read More …
For those who want to listen to Yuming’s popular songs, songs which were released as singles and yes, the “Ghibli” anime songs, then you want to purchase the 40th anniversary album. Otherwise, these songs selected by Matsutoya Yumi for her 45th anniversary are wonderful, many Read More …
Exciting, fun and something new, “Hikarumonotachi” (Type-A) offers three different tracks that show us the different musical side of Mayuyu. A single worth recommending! ARTIST: 渡辺麻友 (Watanabe Mayu) CD SINGLE: ヒカルものたち (Type-A) / Hikarumonotachi (Type-A) LABEL: Sony Music Records CATALOG #: SRCL 8182~3 DURATION: 25:50 Read More …
While Charan Po Rantan’s style of music may not be for everyone, If you do like their ethno-influenced music style from what you see on their music videos, then this album is definitely recommended for the music and hours worth of content! GROUP: Charan Po Read More …
AKB48’s 30th CD single “So long!” (Type-A) is one of their most lengthiest CD+DVD releases . A graduation single release, the music side is good, while the DVD features a 60-minute drama, three music videos total plus the first part of the “2nd Annual AKB48 Read More …
For fans of m.o.v.e, this is a fantastic, fitting goodbye from motsu and yuri and an album I highly recommend. GROUP: m.o.v.e TITLE: Best moves. ~and move goes on RECORD LABEL: avex tune CATALOG#: AVCT-10186~8/B DISC 1 DURATION: 1:05:33 DISC 2 DURATION: 1:12:20 DISC 3 Read More …
SDN48’s fourth CD single goes in a different direction and this time by collaborating with Japanese entertainment legend and well-known TV host Mino Monta . While the single features four fun tracks, for those expecting an upbeat, dance track will find one track by the Read More …