Reviews written by Monya
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May 11, 2008 Dreaming Into Space .........
" Dreamin Away " is an absolutely fabulous song ! It has that happy beat and is very catchy. You can listen to it over and over again without fail. Her English is also very fluent given that she comes from Hawaii. The remix version of this song manages to add more dance spice into it.
" Now " was ok-ok for me. Nothing too special with this song but Melody sang it pretty well.
" 24 Seven " was the second good song in this single. Another mid-tempo song here with good vocal performances by Melody.
Overall this single stands out because of the song " Dreamin Away ". Honestly one of my favorite songs from her.Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This)
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Electro World (Japan Version)
Electro World (Japan Version)
(1)Our Price: US$12.99Usually ships within 7 - 14 daysRelated promotions:May 10, 2008 Electrifying !" Electro World " is a very fast paced techno song that will definitely leave you craving for more. Their songs might not appeal to everyone but it definitely suites me well. A very good song that you can dance to if you want.
" Wonder2 " has a slower pace but is still full of techno taste. Although it is not as nice as " Electro World ", it is not that bad. The reason I think is because Perfume's voice somehow seems muffled in this song.
Overall this single is good although it would help if there were 1 or 2 extra songs in it.Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
Urban Mermaid (Normal Edition)(Japan Version)
Urban Mermaid (Normal Edition)(Japan Version)
(1)Our Price: US$15.25Usually ships within 7 - 14 daysRelated promotions:May 9, 2008 Elegant Mermaid" Urban mermaid " is a very positive and happy song. Although I don't quite understand the meaning of the lyrics, judging by the beat and melody of this song, it gives people hope and joy. And that was exactly how I felt after listening to it for a few times. It may not be as good as Endless Story but still it is a pretty good try by Yuna. 1 beautiful mermaid she is =)
" Colorful " started with a very happy beat too but it was the chorus part that won me over. Absolutely loved that part. I could almost picture Yuna dancing elegantly in my mind. The " Mahaloha " remix wasn't that good in my opinion although it had some jazzy parts. The original version is better. Concluding my review, I would like to comment on the cover picture. It's really beautiful and Yuna looks so pretty sitting there. Will be looking forward to more of her music.Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
ENDLESS STORY - REIRA starring YUNA ITO (Japan Version)
ENDLESS STORY - REIRA starring YUNA ITO (Japan Version)
(10)Our Price: US$15.25Usually ships within 7 daysRelated promotions:May 9, 2008 Touching SingleEndless Story is a very strong and touching song with a slow melody that never fails to please my ears. Yuna Ito has a very sweet voice and she can be quite high-pitched when needed. Also her vocals are very steady, which is important for songs like Endless Story.
Journey is more fast-paced but it is Endless Story that steals the show here. For those who haven't heard her songs before, give it a try and you won't be disappointed. For those who already know Yuna, whatcha waiting for ? This is 1 great single !Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
Polyrhythm (Normal Edition) (Japan Version)
Polyrhythm (Normal Edition) (Japan Version)
(3)Our Price: US$12.99Usually ships within 7 - 14 daysRelated promotions:May 8, 2008 Enjoying Every MomentAre you into techno ?
Are you into dance / trance ?
Do you like up-beat and high tempo songs ?
If you answered yes to any of the above questions then this single absolutely suits you !
Perfume gives us a taste of all 3 and for that I have to say they're good. Although you might argue that they don't have strong vocals ( which is true ), their songs are blended in such a way to suit them. It's the background melody that actually makes me so impressed. I would suggest anybody to just give this lovely group a try. Unless you hate techno and trance songs then stay clear of this please.
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Baby Cruising Love / Makaroni (Normal Edition)(Japan Version)
Baby Cruising Love / Makaroni (Normal Edition)(Japan Version)
(1)Our Price: US$12.99Usually ships within 7 - 14 daysRelated promotions:May 8, 2008 Suprisingly GoodWhen I first saw this single, I expected Perfume to be one of those Japanese gal groups singing lovey dovey cute songs. How wrong was I ! Here's the special thing about Perfume : Their voices have been tweaked in such a way by the music to make it sound electronic like ! I mean that's something new for me. " Baby Cruising Love " was really really good. Although Perfume's songs have now been tweaked to sound very techno, the sweetness of their voices are still present. " Makaroni " had a slower melody but it awesome too ! If you're looking for a new type of J-Pop, perhaps you might wanna try this out. Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
ayu-mi-x 6 -SILVER- (Hong Kong Version)
ayu-mi-x 6 -SILVER- (Hong Kong Version)
(1)Our Price: US$17.99Usually ships within 7 - 14 daysRelated promotions:May 2, 2008 Improvements NeededIts been quite some time since Ayu last came out with a remix album and therefore this was a highly anticipated album for me. After one listen, somehow it just didnt feel up to par with her previous remixes. I had half expected this album to be full with superb and electrifying techno / trance tracks but it wasnt to be. In my opinion, the 2 best tracks that made me pleased were GAME × YOJI & Together When... × CO-FUSION . They had the beat and excitement that I was searching for in this album. HEAVEN × DAISHI DANCE is another good remix that gave me a whole new impression that remixes need not be in techno style to be good ! The starting of alterna × FREEFORM FIVE was really good but the momentum just disappeared after that. Perhaps the most disappointing remix for me was No way to say × HIGH CONTRAST . The whole song was quite repetitive and boring with the same beats. The original version was definitely better ! JEWEL × STEPHANE POMPOUGNAC & part of Me × CARL CRAIG was also pretty good. All in all, this album pales in comparison with Ayus other remixes but it is still a good collectors item. The cover looks nice and this version also comes with a postcard. I hope we will see some improvements in Ayus future remix albums. If youre a fan of Ayu then get this.
GAME × YOJI : 10/10
Together When... × CO-FUSION : 10/10
No way to say × HIGH CONTRAST : 5/10
alterna × FREEFORM FIVE : 7/10
HEAVEN × DAISHI DANCE : 10/10
fated × MAKOTO : 8/10
About You × BLACK STROBE : 6/10
decision × FORCE OF NATURE : 7/10
JEWEL × STEPHANE POMPOUGNAC : 8/10
CAROLS × PLAYGROUP : 7/10
part of Me × CARL CRAIG : 9/10
walking proud × CALM : 7/10
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The Face (ALBUM+2DVDs)(First Press Limited Edition)(Hong Kong Version)
The Face (ALBUM+2DVDs)(First Press Limited Edition)(Hong Kong Version) DVD Region 3
(3)Our Price: US$23.75Usually ships within 7 - 14 daysRelated promotions:April 23, 2008 Absolutely Worth Every Penny !When I first saw this album, I knew I was definitely getting it because her albums are never a disappointment and she can sing ! From dance tracks and catchy up-tempo songs to the lovely ballads and sweet mellow songs, BoA can never seem to do it wrong. The first song in this album ・・Aggressive ・ is 1 of my personal favourites due to the upbeat tempo and trance music. The music caught my attention immediately and the way BoA belted it out was awesome ! ・Sweet Impact ・did not make an immediate impact at all but the more I listened to it, the more I fell in love with it. ・My Way Your Way ・feat WISE was one of the best duets ! BoA & WISE did well in this collaboration. The slow love song of ・Be With You ・was very well sang by BoA and it gave me a very soothing feeling. The sweetest song in the whole album would have to be ・Happy Birthday ・ BoA sounded so sweet in this song and it really lifted my spirits after listening to it. Another song worth mentioning is ・Love Letter ・ You can see BoA giving her 100% in this song. Some parts of the song were really high pitched but BoA痴 vocals didn稚 disappoint. My least favourite song in this album would have to be ・Girl In The Mirror ・ The reason was because I think the music somehow sounded weird and just didn稚 fit with the rest of the songs.
Coming to the DVD痴, I have to admit that the visual and audio quality was great ! Really something worth collecting and watching over and over again. My favourite concert clip ? Has to be Lady Galaxy from the Arena Tour. BoA was simply stunning in that outfit.
Aggressive : 10/10
Sweet Impact : 9/10
My Way Your Way : 10/10
Be With You : 8/10
Lose Your Mind : 7/10
Girl In The Mirror : 5/10
Happy Birthday : 10/10
Diamond Heart : 6/10
Love Letter : 9/10
Brave : 9/10
ギャップにやられた : 8/10
Style : 6/10
Smile Again : 8/10
Beautiful Flowers : 7/10
Best Friend : 9/10
Hey Boy, Hey Girl : 8/10
If you are wondering whether to get this album or not, I will recommend you to forget all your worries and go ahead. Why ? Coz you won't be disappointed with most of the songs. Once again, well done to BoA. Will be waiting patiently for her next album ^^
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