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Neo-Tokyo 2099 Reviews of Singles & Albums from the ‘2000s
A single from the eldest members of V6, a good release overall but has one of the most cheesiest J-pop videos I have ever watched from a Johnny’s group. GROUP: 20th Century CD SINGLE: オレじゃなきゃ、キミじゃなきゃ (Ore Ja Nakya, Kimi Ja Nakya) LABEL: avex trax CATALOG Read More …
“Black Cherry” is indeed a significant release for Koda Kumi fans is an understatement. This is her best album thus far! ARTIST: Koda Kumi ALBUM: Black Cherry LABEL: Rhythm Zone CATALOG #: RZCD-45506 DURATION: 1:11:11 RELEASE DATE: January 1, 2007 DISC 1: 1. INTRODUCTION 2. Read More …
L’Arc~en~Ciel’s “KISS” is another well-produced, well-written, well-composed and definitely well-balanced album that I’m glad to listen to right before the Holidays and I feel that many L’Arc fans will dig it as well. BAND: L’Arc~en~Ciel ALBUM: KISS LABEL: Ki/oon DURATION: 53:07 Released on December 4, Read More …
AAA’s “Mirage” is energetic, fun and actually a CD single that I have listened to repeatedly over and over again. So, another cool CD single from the group and great to see them finally reach #1 on the Daily and Weekly Oricon Charts. GROUP: AAA Read More …
AKB48’s music is very catchy and enjoyable and for idol music fans, they either love the idol pop genre or love the girls behind the music. GROUP: AKB48 (Team A) ALBUM: チームA 1st Stage「PARTYが始まるよ」studio recordings LABEL: DEFSTAR Records CATALOG #: DFCL-1351 DURATION: 49:59 RELEASE DATE: Read More …
If you are all in it for Nagasawa’s music, then “NAO BEST” is worth considering! ARTIST: Nagasawa Nao ALBUM: NAO BEST LABEL: avex trax CATALOG #: AVCD-23525 DURATION: 48:38 RELEASED ON March 5, 2008 Mama Said Kotoba<Kimochi-Kotoba ni suru Koto Yorimo Tsutaetai Love Body Mind Read More …
“Maki Goto returns with a sexy song! A sexy cover! But the coupling ballad outshines the main pop track!” ARTIST: Goto Maki (後藤真希) CD SINGLE: SOME BOYS! TOUCH LABEL: PICCOLO TOWN CATALOG #: PKCP-5072 DURATION: 12:55 RELEASE DATE: October 11, 2006 SOME BOYS! TOUCH ALL Read More …
Tomita Keichii returns with two tracks with a collaboration with Hata Motohiro and Matsumoto Takashi. For fans of Tomita Lab, you’ll find three really good tracks in the single with wonderful musical arrangements. ARTIST: Tomita Lab (冨田ラボ) CD SINGLE: Parallel feat. Hata Motohiro LABEL: Rhythm Zone CATALOG Read More …
This CD single is definitely fun for the Summer pop songs and I’m sure if you are an AAA fan, you probably own one, two or all versions of the CD singles already. But nevertheless, the CD single features a variety of fun, up-beat pop Read More …
“As my feelings were of ‘Tokyo Bambi’ being one of the most solid CD singles from the band, the trio’s sixteenth album ‘PIED PIPER’ is just an awesome, rock n’ roll album overall. Energetic, fun and I have listened to the album over a zillion Read More …
“The second and final Suzuki Ami “Joins” album features more awesome musical collaborations with Capsule’s Nakata Yasutaka, Aly & AJ, RAM RIDER, CAPTAIN FUNK, Shinohara Tomoe and more. ” ARTIST: Suzuki Ami ALBUM: DOLCE LABEL: avex trax CATALOG #: AVCD-23432/B DURATION: 55:49 RELEASE DATE: Feb. 6, Read More …
I’m not going to spend much time reviewing this album because from the songs featured on this album alone, which is all of Utada Hikaru’s 12 singles collected in one album, this album is worth buying. And even those who have purchased and own the Read More …
“Featuring several hits by the sexy classic duo that captivated listeners in the 70’s not just in Japan but also in the US” ARTIST: dorlis ALBUM: swingin’ singin’ playin’ LABEL: Rhythm Zone CATALOG #: RZCD-45914 DURATION: 31:43 RELEASE DATE: June 25, 2008 水平線と夕焼けと片思い feat.Likkle Mai Read More …
dream’s second single “Heart on Wave/Breakin’ Out” features cool songs and will be enjoyed by those who enjoyed dream’s “Movin’ On” single. But while the original mix of the two songs are great, just don’t expect much from the remixes. GROUP: dream SINGLE: Heart on Read More …
Fans are always interested to hear what RANKIN TAXI has in his mind and on “Shinumade Ikiru”, he has a lot to vent about especially on what’s going on in Iraq. If you understand Japanese, then you will truly treasure the lyrics that RANKIN TAXI Read More …