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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 …
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 …
Although it may be too early for a best album, “BPM ‘BEST FILES’” features the duo’s first six singles, coupling songs and songs from their previous albums plus additional bells and whistles in a bonus CD with music videos and a TV spot. Overall, a Read More …
“Japanese hip hop goes mainstream with the collaboration of hip hop group EAST END and YURI from Tokyo Performance Dolls. An awesome CD single made even better with its smooth coupling song ‘Sunao ni’!” GROUP: EAST END x YURI CD SINGLE: DA.YO.NE LABEL: Epic/Sony Records Read More …
“EZ DO DANCE” will continue to be an album that I can never foresee myself letting go. This album was my first fore into the music of trf and what turned me on to the group. This album is definitely a J-POP classic! GROUP: trf Read More …
I would look at this ep as an introduction to a new direction for Pizzicato Five with three tracks, an MC portion and an interview. It’s a much different style that I’m used to hearing from Pizzicato Five but I’m looking forward to seeing how Read More …
Fantastic! “Don’t Wanna Cry” is another musical home run by the Amuro and TK team! ARTIST: 安室奈美恵 (Amuro Namie) CD SINGLE: Don’t Wanna Cry LABEL: avex trax CATALOG #: AVDD-20119 DURATION: 18:36 RELEASE DATE: March 13, 1996 Don’t wanna cry Present Don’t wanna cry Read More …
“SPEED’s first best album featuring their hit CD single tracks from the 90’s including some of the awesome coupling songs and for SPEED fans at that time, this was just simply a fantastic album worth owning!” GROUP: SPEED ALBUM: MOMENT – THE BEST ALBUM LABEL: Read More …
SMAP’s 21st CD single features the final single for SMAP member Katsuyuki Mori (who is leaving the group to become a professional moto racer). Upbeat, catchy and an enjoyable pop track from SMAP! GROUP: SMAP CD SINGLE: はだかの王様 ～シブトクつよく～ (Hadaka no Ousama ~Shibutoku Tsuyoku~) LABEL: Read More …
An incredible Namie Amuro song and a wonderful arrangement from TK! “CAN YOU CELEBRATE?” is one of those rare romantic love ballads that I have no doubt will be used for weddings for many decades to come! It’s a great song! ARTIST: Namie Amuro CD Read More …
“shake” is an awesome, addictive and fun song! GROUP: SMAP CD SINGLE: shake LABEL: Victor CATALOG #: VIDL-10820 DURATION: 17:33 RELEASE DATE: November 18, 1996 shake 黙って俺について来い shake (music track) 黙って俺について来い (music track) Reviewed back in November 1996: SMAP showed us that without Katsuyuki Mori Read More …