Pick Up Review
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ayumi hamasaki 25th Anniversary LIVEAyumi HamasakiAnother wonderful performance from Ayu
This was a highly enjoyable concert from Ayu with a tracklist consisting of new hits and older classics, which I really liked as a long-time fan. It's always good to see her older hits getting some love. She has so much energy while performing and her vocals were amazing as always, and I really loved all the choreographies. The video quality was great and looked good even on a big TV screen. Highly recommended for both old and new fans alike!
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crossoverHitomi ShimataniOne of her best albums of all time
This is my favourite Hitomi Shimatani album of all time. Her vocals are amazing, powerful and tender at the same time, and she can deliver both ballads and high energy dance songs beautifully. There isn't a dull track - I often just leave this album on repeat, because it just never gets boring. I loved the original versions of the remixed songs already, but I have to admit, the 'crossover' versions are definitely my favourites. I can't recommend this album enough, whether you're getting to her music for the first time or you're a long-time fan.
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Trouble [Jacket B]Ayumi HamasakiShort but excellent
It feels amazing that this CD only has 5 tracks, because it's so good that it felt much longer. "Trouble" showcases Ayu's versatile voice and style very well, because each song was memorable and catchy in its own way, and I found myself listening to this album on repeat for a few days straight. I don't think I can pick any favourites - they're all very enjoyable in their own way.
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13kai wa Gekko [Regular Edition]BUCK-TICKBuck-Tick goes gothic
Buck-tick always was an dark band, the vibes were already there. But Jussankai Wa Gekkou is when they really embraced goth. Great album
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Pretty Guardian (Bishojo Senshi) Sailor Moon Crystal Character Song CollectionV.A.A very cute release with catchy songs
I hesitated with buying this album for a long time, because I usually like the classic Sailor Moon songs better, but in the end I was surprised by how much I found myself enjoying all the songs. This is a very nice collection of character songs for all the Inner Senshi, but also Tuxedo Mask and the villains. I liked that each song has its own unique sound and that there are different genres of music represented, which suits the characters' personalities in my opinion. My favourites were definitely the 'pair' songs Mayonaka Secret Talk and Stars On Stars - hearing the girls singing in duet was just so cute! I have to say that the jacket design is also extremely cute and well-designed, and the artwork is lovely. This is a really nice release overall and I can definitely recommend it even if you are mainly a fan of the 90's anime like me.
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Tsukiiro Chainon [CD+Blu-ray / Eternal Edition]V.A.Best theme song
"Tsuki-iro Chainon" is definitely my favourite Crystal anime theme song and I knew I just had to get it on CD! It's a very catchy, very energetic song, and the new cover songs surprised me pleasantly, especially "Watashitachi no Naritakute" - it was always one of my favourite songs from the 90's Sailor Moon, so I was very happy about how good the cover was. All in all a very good CD with lovely songs both new and old fans can enjoy.
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"Sailor Moon Cosmos (Theatrical Feature)" Theme Song Collection [CD+Blu-ray]AnimationNew and nostalgic
I knew had to buy this immediately when I saw that it contained new versions of "Nagareboshi He" and "Sailor Star Song", and I don't regret it at all. The cover songs are very lovingly made and the voice cast all have very good voices that suit the songs well, and the new theme song "Tsuki no Hana" is very catchy. I only wish there were more songs on this album, but I really loved this CD even with the short tracklist - it's such a nostalgic feeling to hear new versions of these old favourites again.
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ErosiosukekiyoGreat album
Sukekiyo always was an interesting project, but past releases lacked focus. INFINUTUM was deeply experimental, but EROSIO's vision is clear. The best visual kei release from 2023.
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Gilia [Regular Edition]Matenrou OperaGreat EP
Alkaloid Showcase is the most 2000's visual kei song ever made. GILIA is an gem, if you haven't heard it before, please do now.
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Lyrical Sympathy [Regular Edition]VersaillesThis ep is an classic
I consider Lyrical Sympathy as an part of the visual kei canon. One of the most important releases of this scene. It's an must have in any collection.
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19990120 [w/ Blu-ray, Limited Edition]DIR EN GREYAmazing Bluray
The remakes are fine, but the real meat of this release is the live footage from 1998. That BluRay is insane. 40 minutes of Zan is out of this world.
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Campanella [Limited Edition]AdoBest Ado related purchase EVER!
Campanella is my #1 most worthwhile Ado merch item i have ever purchased ! I loved every bit of it and still rewatch it all the time <3 other merchandise you can wear or decorate with, but Campanella is an experience above all else !
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Mars [Regular Edition]AdoMAGNIFICENT
Truly, one of the best artists of our generation. Being able to see this concert in Blu-ray was a dream come true, as soon as I got my hands on the package I bolted to my room so I could watch it. The audio, the image, the energy of all the people in it, all of it gave me goosebumps and I got instantly reminded of my time at her Wish World Tour in Brussels!!
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TogetherJonas BlueGreat album
Together, the second and waited album by Jonas Blue. If his first album was awesome, this one is great and full of hits. 12 dance and cool song where you could not stop dancing. It comes with a booklet and another special japanese booklet with lyrics in english. Really, this in the album of the year. I LOVE IT
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Ace [w/ Blu-ray, Limited Edition]Gacharic SpinACE
Su-Goy!!! arrived in excellent condition. Super visual quality and packaged to high standard as always. Thank you so much...
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FINAL FANTASY VII Series Special Book w/ Tote BagSQUARE ENIXA nice small book with a cute bag
The book contains the timeline of the Final Fantasy 7 compilation games, a piece of information about the games, from Final Fantasy 7 on the playstation to Final Fantasy 7 Remake on PS4. It has 15 pages, Unfortunately, the book doesn't have furigana for people who can't read Kanji. And it comes with a neat black bag, that has the logo of the games and there titles on it.
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Musicology [Blu-spec CD2]PrinceGreat sound
Beautiful reissue of Prince from the Prince 4ever series, very nice cover with texts and photos. great sound quality on Blu-spec CD, highly recommended.
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Up All Night with Prince (Japanese Title) [Blu-spec CD2] [4CD + DVD]PrinceLive best
Beautiful reissue of Prince from the Prince 4ever series, very nice cover with texts and photos. great sound quality on Blu-spec CD, great live performances, highly recommended
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Ensemble Stars! Album Series Present -fine- [Limited Edition]fineI love them
So worth it all the songs on it are so good fine is the best enstars unit !! My favorite song from this album was definitely tryst of stars but i loved the other songs a lot too
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Mars [Regular Edition]AdoPerfect
I watched it as soon as I received it, Ado is incredible, her voice is amazing, this concert was awesome, I love it !!! I'm addicted to Ado's voice, I had goosebumps while watching it !!