Review by Sakura-chan
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Beautiful World / Kiss & CryHikaru UtadaGood but not excellent
''Beautiful World'' is a nice song but it's a perfect mix between ''This Is Love'' and ''Flavor of Life -Original Version-'', ''Kiss & Cry'' is another good song but too slow, the ''Fly Me TO The Moon (In Other Words) -2007-'' is identical to the previous version. If you are a casual listener you like this single for sure, so I give it a 4/5 stars, as an old Hikki fan, I begin to miss her R&B songs. It's from ''COLORS'', in the far 2003, that Hikki releases only melodic songs or ballads, I want something danceble from her, I can't stand anymore this type of songs.
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Clap & Love / Why [Limited Edition]ayakaVery Good single !
''CLAP & LOVE'' is her best non-ballad single for sure, ''Why'' is an amazing ballad, way better than ''Jewerly day'' in my opinion which I found quite boring ...
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Why / Clap & Love [w/ DVD, Limited Release]ayakaVery Good single !
''CLAP & LOVE'' is her best non-ballad single for sure, ''Why'' is an amazing ballad, way better than ''Jewerly day'' in my opinion which I found quite boring ... The PVs are maybe not her best but enjoyable.
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glitter / fated [Jacket A / CD+DVD]Ayumi HamasakiAnother hit from Ayu !
''glitter'' is the typical summerish song with a fresh and dance tune like ''fairyland'' or ''BLUE BIRD'' and ''fated'' is a really good ballad. The single includes the title-track from her latest album ''Secret'', a very nice ballad. The PVs are connected in a mini-film which talk about a sad love story ...
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glitter / fated [Jacket B]Ayumi HamasakiAnother hit from Ayu !
''glitter'' is the typical summerish song with a fresh and dance tune like ''fairyland'' or ''BLUE BIRD'' and ''fated'' is a really good ballad. The single includes the title-track from her latest album ''Secret'', a very nice ballad.
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Tashika niAngela AkiNice summerish tune
I think Angela can do better, maybe it's a period of low inspiration for her, but this song is nice anyway. Another thing that disappoint me is the fact that she doesn't put excellent b-sides like before in her singles. The best ''after-Home'' single remains ''Sakurairo'' for me.
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Play [Jacket A / CD+DVD]Namie AmuroExcellent album !
Are you ready to get into a world full of R&B and Hip-Pop music ? If, you do this is the album for you ! This is the Namie's style since the latest three albums, all awesome and catchy. My favourite tracks are ''Hide & Seek'', ''It's all about you'' and ''Hello''. About the PVs, I must admit that aren't so good, apart the good coreographies, these videos doesn't offer anyting special.
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Play [Jacket B]Namie AmuroExcellent album !
Are you ready to get into a world full of R&B and Hip-Pop music ? If, you do this is the album for you ! This is the Namie's style since the latest three albums, all awesome and catchy. My favourite tracks are ''Hide & Seek'', ''It's all about you'' and ''Hello''.
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Funky Town [Jacket A / CD+DVD]Namie AmuroGood but not excellent
''FUNKY TOWN'' sounds like a mix between ''CAN'T SLEEP, CAN'T EAT, I'M SICK'' and ''Baby Don't Cry'', it lacks a little of originality but the song is enjoyable anyway. The B-side is ok, it reminds a little of ''WANT ME, WANT ME''. The PV has got a good coreography but it doesn't appeal me so much.
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Funky Town [Jacket B]Namie AmuroGood but not excellent
''FUNKY TOWN'' sounds like a mix between ''CAN'T SLEEP, CAN'T EAT, I'M SICK'' and ''Baby Don't Cry'', it lacks a little of originality but the song is enjoyable anyway. The B-side is ok, it reminds a little of ''WANT ME, WANT ME''.
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BUT / Aisho [Limited Pressing]Kumi KodaWonderful single !
Kumi is back again with a wonderful release ! ''BUT'' is a catchy R&B song with a wonderful rhythm, ''Aishou'' is a rock-ballad with a very good melody. This is one of her best singles since ''Promise/Star'' !
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Freaky [Jacket A / CD+DVD]Kumi KodaGood as usual !
Kumi never disappoint me. ''FREAKY'' is a catchy song that sounds a mix between ''BUT'' and ''Ningyo Hime'', ''Run For Your Life'' is another extremely good track, ''Sora'' and ''girls'' are ok but nothing special compared to the first two tracks I've mentioned, however they are enjoyable. The PVs are ok, maybe ''FREAKY'' is a little too dark for summer but ''Run For Your Life'' is cute and summerish.
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Freaky [Jacket B]Kumi KodaGood as usual !
Kumi never disappoint me. ''FREAKY'' is a catchy song that sounds a mix between ''BUT'' and ''Ningyo Hime'', ''Run For Your Life'' is another extremely good track, ''Sora'' and ''girls'' are ok but nothing special compared to the first two tracks I've mentioned, however they are enjoyable.
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Returner - Yami no Shuen [w/ DVD, Limited Edition]GacktAwesome !
This is one of best single from Gakkun ! I like the arrengement very much and I like the fact that his rock is becoming harder and harder. The videoclip is wonderful too, one of his best PV ever !
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Returner - Yami no Shuen [Regular Edition]GacktAwesome !
This is one of best single from Gakkun ! I like the arrengement very much and I like the fact that his rock is becoming harder and harder.
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LuxuriousJukaVery good mini-album !
I find all the five tracks very good, you can feel the good Kamijo and Hizaki production. I highly reccomend this relaese to everyone who loved Juka when he was in Moi Dix Mois but not only, this is a really good hard rock mini-album !
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Neva Eva [Jacket A / CD+DVD]Hitomi ShimataniGood single
At first listen I didn't like ''Neva Eva'' so much, to me it sounded too much like ''Dragonfly'', now I love it ! It has got a nice and cute sound and it's different from the previous single. The b-side is good too. The PV is really enjoyable and funny.
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Neva Eva [Jacket B]Hitomi ShimataniGood single
At first listen I didn't like ''Neva Eva'' so much, to me it sounded too much like ''Dragonfly'', now I love it ! It has got a nice and cute sound and it's different from the previous single. The b-side is good too.
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Kodoku no KakeraAngela AkiNot her best single
This single is quite boring compared to the preview ones, ''Kodoku no Kakera'' has got a nice melody but I don't need to listen to it more and more like all her songs.
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Sweet Impact [CD+DVD]BoAGood single !
''Sweet Impact'' has a very good rhythm, it's a really catchy song, the arrengement is a little similar to ''Listen To My Heart''. The b-sides ''Bad Drive'' and ''So Real'' are both danceble and catchy. The PV is nice but the coreography and BoA's look reminds me a Michael Jackson's video ...