FUSE OF LOVE

I've been a fan of Mai Kuraki for some time. While there are some very good songs here, like the interesting "Love Sick," overall this is Kuraki's weakest album to date. There's a sameness and lack of inspiration felt throughout this album. I'm probably in the minority here, but the fact this CD is completely void of R&B influence on any of the songs is a huge detriment. Not that any of her previous songs were true R&B, but the way she incorporated that style and others into her pop songs was very cool. Now, it seems like the soul has been sucked out of many of the songs here. Blandness abounds. That being said, it's still a must-have for any Kuraki fan. Her smooth vocals, though occasionally lacking emotion, are still pleasant to the ear and the production value on the album is quite good. I was tempted to leave 3 stars but listening to her vocals persuades me to reluctantly raise it to 4. Definitely worth a listen, but not up to the standards of her previous albums.

The songs featured in this album is very different from the ones Mai Kuraki has sang previously, and is also a very welcomed change to her style.

To be honest, I love this album very much! Especially the songs which can't be found in the previous single, they are awesome!!! Maybe I'm not R&B fans, so this really suit my taste :) taihen iidesu!!!