Review by Edward Hutchings

A very amazing first release CD. Great composition throughout brings it all together nicely, some memorable songs that are catchy, fun and upbeat. Sincerity and honest truth within the tones of this music layered with some lovely guitar solo's really lifts it above all other first time records of the pop/rock genre. Only minor flaw that lets this down is that its overly produced which ruins the flow this style of music could've had and a bit too long in time span. It can be quite tiring listening to the entire album at a bit over an hour. Otherwise a formidable first timer and extremely talanted to boot. 4 stars!

If you like your music different than school food punishment is your ticket. An essential listen for lovers of electronic/pop rock.

This is really nice and comforting music. Its "good" music like this that makes me smile. YUI really shines on this CD. Full of hits and just lovely to listen to.

First off this album is a lot better than her debut. Kana has really matured as an artist and it shows in her music. Stand out tracks would be "Come On Yes Yes Oh Yeah", "Summer Girl", "Hey Boy" and "Maybe" Great hooks, wonderful melodies and just a really great listen. I encourage all Kana fans to buy this album, its a real winner.

A really great anime soundtrack. Fun, catchy and really kawaii. (three of my favourite things) Great job by the 5 girls. Its all good. I love this CD very much. I am so happy I bought this. 5 Stars

Great soundtrack. Full of life, positive energy and fun times. I couldn't be happier with this purchase. Any GA fans need not hesitate with this one and pick up a copy post haste. Its Galaxy Angel how can you not like it? Wickedly kawaii songs and just really special. I can't help but fall in love with Galaxy Angel even more after listening to this. Love ya girls! keep up the awesome singing, always......

Everybody who is anybody knows of Aya Hirano and her rise to fame from the awesome anime "The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya" Playing Haruhi in the J-Dub. Also having her songs featured in the show. I bought Riot Girl purely on the fact that I reckon she is an awesome singer and her music really hit me in a big way. It was just so great, really fun and depth filled. The "main" reason I even liked TMOHS was based on Aya Hirano and her fab singing. For a debut album. Its solid. really fun, positive, energetic through the roof and did I mention fun? Even from the really colourful album cover you already know what your in for with Aya. Fun times and really positive energy. production is top notch greatness. Everything was planned to perfection. the hyper mode that is scattered through out this CD, the depth in some of her other songs. (which creates a wonderful thing called variety) Its loud, its proud and its really really fun. I love to have fun myself and I am glad Aya sees that as well. Vocally she is just fine. She can reach a good range in her deeper songs, is all over the place in her fun songs (in a good way) and is always focused and her voice doesn't crack once. I just love her dedication and patience towards her CD processing. She is a true artist. Knows what she wants and how to get it. Done effectively and with precision of course! All the songs are wonderfully super cool. But my favourites are "MonStAR", "Love Gun", "Riot Girl", "Bouken Desho Desho?", "NEOPHILIA", "Harmonia vita", "Breakthrough", "For you" and "Maybe I can't good-bye" Aya Hirano will sell millions of records, I don't doubt that for a second. But unlike most artists that do this, she is one of the very few that deserve what riches she gets. I love Aya Hirano and her music. I wish her all the best. She makes me proud to be a fan and also an admirer of Japanese music. You go girlfriend! You will rock the world many times over with your music and I look forward to seeing that happen. 5 Stars

This album is just really special to me. Every track featured is a winner. Verbal does an excellent job rapping, lyrically. His one of the strongest rap artists I have heard in many years of listening to rap music. Taku does great work with the beats and his DJing style is very unique and also really fun too! The featured guests on this album are world class acts and I love that in any album I purchase. There's BOA, Rum (from heartsdales) Dragon Ash, Melody, Ryohei, Crystal Kay and many more..... M-Flo does sure know how to pop in the stars when it counts that's for sure! Stand Out tracks for me were "Miss You", "Vanessa", "Starstruck (the return of the luvbytes)", "Get On", "Way U Move" and "The Love Bug" This album is a nice blend of jazz, dance and j-hop and having never heard of such a combination before, used in hip-hop or even any sort of musical genres. I was very pleased with the end result. Nice, soothing, enjoyable, fun, sexy and energetic. These words are what I use to describe this album. Japanese Hip-Hop to me has always been better than the western variety you see nowdays and I can proudly admit that. Its not about violence, drugs, cars or women, but fun, friendship and good times. Don't get me wrong I still love western rap music. I just find the themes of J-Hop to be more suitable to my needs at this point in time. Its just great ya know? Being my first ever album by M-Flo and my first J-Hop album. It has been really rewarding to see that I struck gold with this purchase. I feel very happy and fulfilled from listening to it, having it in my music collection and forever becoming an M-Flo fan. This is an essential purchase and anyone that likes J-Hop, better yet music in general should pick this up right away. 5 Stars

I just love this CD Rum and Jewels are the best Japanese female rap duo I have ever heard! They are both lyrically sound and their hip and cool attitude is just rocking. I love it! Songs I like are "Love City", "Oh Boy (remix)", "Party Central", "Hey DJ" and "Sweet Candy" well I like all of them, just these ones more... Production is just fab. The fun and positive atmosphere is great to listen to and the beats are fresh and very original as well. A great album overall. Nothing to complain about whatsoever its perfect! You rock ladies! Love ya for life! 5 Stars

This is a debut album..... I don't believe it! Its just so high grade for a first ever release. Kana Nishino is an excellent singer. She has a good range and sings both clearly and without straining herself. A must for any professional singer. Her music is a mix of J-RnB, J-Pop and J-Dance Production is of the highest possible standard. Even as a debut, it beats all other albums I have listened to quite easily. Effortless really. Fun, Romantic, Cute and Sexy. Atmosphere is so soothing and beautiful. Its like a good dream you don't ever want to leave behind. Lyrics are love related obviously. But I love being romantic and love romance, so it suits me just fine. Guests are few but fantastic. Verbal (from M-Flo) and WISE (from Rip Slyme) both make appearances on this album. I love those guys and I thank Kana for letting them be a part of her music. They rap really well (always) and don't take the shine from Kana Nishino at all, but make it stronger. Which is what a guest should always do on any song they are a part of. Memorable songs are "Doll", "Even Farther", "The Voice of Mr.", "Candy", "Style", "MAKE UP", "Life Goes On..." "Girlfriend" and "Glowly Days" In conclusion Kana Nishino has wowed me more times than I can count and her album is just brilliant in all forms of the word. I love you so much girl and you're just so talented, beautiful and cute! I know deep within my heart and soul that Kana Nishino will do great things with her musical career and I see within her the next Ayumi Hamasaki. Great CD. The best album I own. Nothing can beat it and that's a fact. I really beleive that it is that good, A construction of pure beauty, love and dreams that can be made reality if you just believe in yourself and try your best always. Kana Nishino is a shining star and a ray of much needed sunshine on the ever changing music industry. She will make it better than ever before. That much I am certain about. 5 Stars