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Neo-Tokyo 2099 Reviews of Singles & Albums from the ’90s
If there was one single that I would put in my top 100 best Japanese songs of all time, My Little Lover’s “Hello, Again ~Mukashikara Arubasho~” should be on that list. It’s one of those songs that just doesn’t get old and once you hear Read More …
“PUFFY’s ‘JET CD’ is a solid album featuring collaborations with Okuda Tamio, Matsumoto Tortoise, Spitz, Kusano Masamune, Oku Kaori, Inoue Yosui and more. A lot of their popular hits from 1996-1998 such as ‘Kore ga Watashi no Ikiru Michi’,’Nagista ni Matsuwaru Etcetora’, ‘Ai no Shirushi’, Read More …
Granted, not many bands get an opportunity or a second chance after sales of previous singles don’t go well. But with the help of the TV show “Denpa Shounen”, Something ELse were given a last chance to prove that they can break into the Oricon Read More …
I can’t recommend ZARD enough. “Eien” is a perfect song and a wonderful single… Highly recommended! BAND: ZARD CD SINGLE: Eien LABEL: B-Gram Records CATALOG #: JBDJ–1030 DURATION: 16:25 RELEASE DATE: August 20, 1997 永遠 I can’t let go 永遠 (Instrumental) I can’t let go Read More …
Another exciting single from globe and I look forward to their next! Another single worth recommending! GROUP: globe CD SINGLE: Joy to the love (globe) LABEL: avex globe CATALOG #: AVDG-71002 DURATION: 15:25 RELEASE DATE: September 27, 1995 1. Joy to the love (ORIGINAL MIX) Read More …
UA was one of the rare, fresh and unique performers to come out of the mid-90’s and her debut album ’11’ was one of my must-buy’s of 1996 ARTIST: UA ALBUM: 11 LABEL: VICTOR ENTERTAINMENT, INC. CATALOG #: VICL-823 DURATION: 1:05:29 RELEASE DATE: October 23, Read More …
Another wonderful single from Mr. Children. The single is a budget-priced release with only track. Despite no coupling track or karaoke track, it’s still an awesome single! BAND: Mr. Children CD SINGLE: Hana – Memento-Mori- LABEL: Toy’s Factory CATALOG #: TFDC-28042 DURATION: 4:45 RELEASE DATE: Read More …
I absolutely enjoyed “Love Somebody Tonight” by Oda Yuji with Maxi Priest. This is a single that I will remember because it was catchy, it was a cool collaboration that I never saw coming in Japan and overall, a cool CD single! ARTISTS: Oda Yuji 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 …
All in all, an awesome trf album featuring great music. Absolutely awesome! ARTIST: trf ALBUM: WORLD GROOVE LABEL: avex trax CATALOG #: AVCD-11183 Duration: 1:03:28 RELEASE DATE: Feb. 9, 1994 1. WORLD GROOVE 1st. chapter 2. Feel the CENTURY 3. 寒い夜だから･･･ (SEQ OVER DUB MIX) Read More …
Every single from WINK is collected in this finale farewell album. If you are a diehard WINK fan or a music listener who has not owned one WINK single or album, this release is for you. Definitely recommended! GROUP: WINK ALBUM: WINK MEMORIES 1998-1996 LABEL: Read More …
For me, to see a super busy musician/producer take a comedian who can’t really sing but make him have hit songs which sold a lot of copies and made a lot of money was a grand experiment. But considering what TK was able to accomplish, 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 …
Despite being a successful debut for globe, I have no doubt that with the success TK is having in his career as a producer and as a musician that globe will continue to have a string of #1 hits similar to others in the TK Read More …
I recommend this drama album to diehard “Maison Ikkoku” anime fans. If you want just music, you won’t find it here..but you will find your usual “Maison Ikkoku craziness” and fun in this CD. CAST: Maison Ikkoku cast ALBUM: めぞん一刻 パーティー アルバム PARTY ALBUM LABEL: Read More …