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“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 …
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 …
“The fifth CD single from Nana Tanimura featuring three tracks that sport different musical styles. Overall, a single that shows improvement in Tanimura’s vocals and tracks that are enjoyable.” ARTIST: Tanimura Nana CD SINGLE: Crazy For You LABEL: SONIC GROOVE CATALOG #: AVCD-16173 DURATION: 18:35 Read More …
YMCK’s goal is to make 8bit music popular and the use of combining the music with beautiful vocals is unique and fun. I happen to find chiptune and most importantly YMCK’s music rather enjoyable. But again, it all comes down to your preference. GROUP: YMCK Read More …
“EVERGREEN” is another solid CD single from moumoon. Each release has been fantastic to listen to and they are becoming one of my favorites from Japan to listen to. A good balance of vocals, songwriting and music, “EVERGREEN” is definitely worth checking out! GROUP: moumoon Read More …
“With a fantastic year in 2008, one would wonder how the group would follow up to their third album ‘T’. With the release of their fourth album ‘The Secret Code’, the group manages to release an album featuring solid tracks and a good balance of Read More …
“Spontaneous” is definitely a positive and enjoyable first effort coming from Mother Ninja. GROUP: Mother Ninja ALBUM: Spontaneous LABEL: Avex Entertainment, Inc. CATALOG #: AVCD-23335 Released on August 22, 2007 Mother Ninja Greeting サヨナラリフレイン RELAX ~REGGAETON MIX~ Talkin’ bout good days 1+1=3 Witch queen Y.M.C.A Read More …
You really can’t go wrong with this album if you are an Otsuka Ai fan. If you haven’t owned any of her previous CD singles, buy this album! It’s a great starting point and you won’t be disappointed. ARTIST: 大塚愛 (Otsuka Ai) ALBUM: Ai am Read More …
“A wonderful, well-produced and well-performed CD single celebrating the group’s 9th Anniversary.” GROUP: EXILE CD SINGLE: The Birthday ~Ti Amo~ LABEL: rhythm zone CATALOG #: AVCD-46035/B DURATION: 40:24 RELEASE DATE: September 24, 2008 Ti Amo SUPER SHINE feat. VERBAL 24karats feat. J. Soul Brothers and Read More …
With “10th Anniversary MEGA BEST”, it’s definitely an awesome album worth getting because you get 15 awesome songs (selected by fans) but there has not been a collection of their remixes from their Hyper Techno and “TropicanTrops” albums until now. GROUP: m.o.v.e ALBUM TITLE: 10th Read More …
“LINDBERG reunites to celebrate the rock band’s 20th Anniversary with a new album featuring re-recorded versions of their classic hits and giving those songs a more modern, polished sound. Also, three new tracks that shows that LINDBERG still has what it takes to delivery awesome, Read More …
ZARD’s “Cruising & Live – LIVE AT THE PACIFIC VENUS” offers fans a rare opportunity to listen to ZARD perform live! BAND: ZARD ALBUM TITLE: Cruising & Live – LIVE AT THE PACIFIC VENUS LABEL: B-Gram Records CATALOG#: JBCJ-1026 DURATION: 1:02:27 Released on January 26, Read More …
I did enjoy what I heard on the DRM mini-album and I’ll give the girls the benefit of the doubt because of the transition from dream but they need that winning track to show that DRM is a group that has the synergy and can Read More …