Pick Up Review
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Kyusei - Survival - [Limited Edition / Type A]Kumanekodo_OtterJapanese edition of the *Survival* album
As the main vocalist of Produce Pandas, Cui Yunfeng's talent is widely recognized! He's a truly exceptional BIG VOCAL! Over the years, we've clearly witnessed his growth in vocal skills. His breath control during live performances has also become noticeably more stable. I just hope his agency can step up their game in promoting him! This time, I only found out about the Japanese album release by chance while scrolling through Douyin! What on earth is your promotional team doing?! Seriously?! I just don't get it! Cui Yunfeng deserves a bigger stage!
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Kyusei - Survival - [Limited Edition / Type B]Kumanekodo_OtterJapanese edition of the *Survival* album
As the main vocalist of Produce Pandas, Cui Yunfeng's talent is widely recognized! He's a truly exceptional BIG VOCAL! Over the years, we've clearly witnessed his growth in vocal skills. His breath control during live performances has also become noticeably more stable. I just hope his agency can step up their game in promoting him! This time, I only found out about the Japanese album release by chance while scrolling through Douyin! What on earth is your promotional team doing?! Seriously?! I just don't get it! Cui Yunfeng deserves a bigger stage!
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Getz/Gilberto: 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition [Cardboard Sleeve (mini LP)] [SHM-CD]Stan Getz & Joao GilbertoClassic album
You are an impassioned music fan or just a casual radio listener, Getz/Gilberto will leave you dumbfounded. Each song progressing beautifully into the next, only to augment all of the sensations given by the album.
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Legend +2 [SHM-CD] [Regular Edition]Bob Marley & The WailersBob Marley cd legend
Bob Marley cd legend is a great cd and a great cd to start buying bob Marley CDs there are some great live CDs of bob Marley
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Bob Marley: One Love - Original Soundtrack - [SHM-CD] [Deluxe Edition] [Cardboard Sleeve (mini LP)]Bob Marley & The WailersIt's not a standard mini lp
The edition presents itself, in terms of components, like a mini lp (obi, external cedllophane, etc.), but the size of this "mini lp" is that of a 45 rpm single. So, if you have a box with other standard Marley mini LPs (13 x 13 cm), this one won't fit.
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Bob Marley: One Love - Original Soundtrack - [SHM-CD] [Deluxe Edition] [Cardboard Sleeve (mini LP)]Bob Marley & The WailersGreat Marley primer
For those wanting to dip their toes into the world of Bob Marley this is a great place to start. The movie's not too bad either. Nice.
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Bob Marley: One Love - Original Soundtrack - [SHM-CD] [Regular Edition]Bob Marley & The WailersGood Sound Quality
All tracks sound like they have updated remastering and are full and clear. 'No Woman No Cry' is a live 1977 version.
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Elis & Tom [Limited Low-priced Reissue]Elis Regina & Antonio Carlos JobimBien
Es un buen producto para el precio que tiene. El sonido es bajo, pero es completamente comprensible por lo que vale.
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Gal tropical [Limited Low-priced Reissue]Gal CostaBien
Me gusta mucho Gal Tropical. Por otro lado, el paquete vino en buenas condiciones (agradezco a CD Japan por ello).
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Denim & Rhinestones [Import Disc]
Carrie UnderwoodDenim & Rhinestones [Import Disc]Carrie UnderwoodCarrie Underwood is a treasure!Good album, nothing to complain for this album. The standard and level is there. Carrie did a great job with her new album.
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Live In Cook County Jail [Low-priced Edition]B.B.KingWorld is Jail for Real bluesman
The first time I heard this album at the age of 13. He conquered me. I do not even know what. With great joy I meet such a good publication. I still love this release. I recommend this time-tested harsh concert to fans of non-bucolic blues.
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Live +1 [SHM-CD]Bob Marley & The WailersABSOLUTELY GREAT LIVE PREFORMANCE
Excellent recording from an excellent outstanding show and great band - super !!! SHM CD gives an oustanding sound timbre
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Minten - TomorrowJia Peng-FangAnother masterpiece from Jia Peng Fang
I witness that Jia Peng Fang's works are slowly evolving. I remember his first albums from 90th released under Pacific Moon Records (ex. "River", "Rainbow"). They were more ethnic in tune with a variety of other traditional instruments. These ethnic tunes were masterly fused with modern tempo, yet the overall sound remained unmistakably Asian. Today I can hardly hear the Asian soul in his music. His recent albums "Moonlight", "Roman", "Holiday" and this new "Tomorrow" are becoming more and more westernized with a heavy load of classical Western sounds. Even his parts of solo Erhu there don't save them and the music remain distant far away from Asia. Personally, I like this transition, as I appreciate musicians that try to create cross-over music with an effort to popularize traditional music instruments. Even this latest alum "Tomorrow" as any previously released alums is a high quality production with beautiful orchestration and professional arrangements. The second major contributor for "Tomorrow" album is the famous japanese composer Toshiyuki Watanabe (Shenmue OST, Voice of Heaven OST).
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Horai no Shirabeting tingHorai no Shirabe
Make a note of her name! Ting Ting is an artist to watch in the future. She is chinese but now she lives in Japan. She sings and plays biwa (pipa), a stringed instrument which is related to the european lute. It is a solo instrument in chinese music with a very distinct sound and tremendous expressive power. "Horai no Shirabe" is Ting Ting's first album. There are 9 songs on the CD. In my opinion, the songs communicates very well with the listener from a western cultural background and offers a unique experience and insight into asian music. Ting Ting's voice and the expressive power of the biwa transcends all cultural divides and the beauty of her songs are bound to touch your heart.
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Eurasia no Hanating tingEurasia no Hana
It is not always easy to enjoy music across cultural barriers. Sure, to the daring listener, there are treasures to be found. But it is still required that you go searching on your own. Then, how wonderful it would be if an artist would make that journey for you? Ting Ting is that artist. With her album "Eurasia no Hana" she reaches out her hand to be your guide into the world of the biwa (pipa). It is her 2nd album, the title translates to "A flower in Eurasia". There are 11 songs on the CD, each of which feature the biwa as a solo instrument in different musical settings on a journey to another level, elevated above and beyond cultural barriers. As a listener the only thing I have to do is to open up my heart and follow.