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CRY NO MORE (Japan Version)
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Customer Rating: Customer Review Rated Bad 7 - 7.6 out of 10 (5)

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The year 2005 couldn't have been any better for J-pop mega diva Nakashima Mika. Not only did she release her highly anticipated greatest hits album, but also appeared as female protagonist in the manga-based movie NANA.

However, the talented star whose wide musical repertoire covers everything from Soul to Jazz and Rock to R&B has not slowed down her productivity in spite of her new found fame, but instead decided to return to her musical roots. Her latest smash is called CRY NO MORE and presents an emotional Gospel tune with a bit of Blues feel that can be heard as end-title theme in the TBS anime series BLOOD+. Mika lovers that hunger for even more magic rhythms can refer to the punk-rock style coupling song BLACK & BLUE, which was penned by GOLDFEET's Lori Fine, and also happens to be the "KATE" commercial song.

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Product Title: CRY NO MORE (Japan Version) CRY NO MORE (日本版) CRY NO MORE (日本版) CRY NO MORE (日本版) CRY NO MORE (Japan Version)
Singer Name(s): Nakashima Mika 中島美嘉 中岛美嘉 中島美嘉  나카시마 미카
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Release Date: 2006-02-22
Publisher Product Code: AICL-1730
Language: Japanese
Disc Format(s): CD
Other Information: single
Package Weight: 100 (g)
Shipment Unit: 1 What is it?
Publisher: SMEJ Associated Records (AICL)
YesAsia Catalog No.: 1004104359

Product Information / Track List

ミリオン突破目前! 大ヒット中のアルバム「BEST」発表後、2005年を席巻した『NANA』の主題歌「GLAMOROUS SKY」に続く待望のニューシングルが早くも登場! SOUL、JAZZ、HOUSE、ROCK、R&B・・・様々なミュージックフィルターを通し、唯一無二の歌声でJ-POPシーンに斬新な価値感を提示し続けてきた新時代の歌姫・中島美嘉。 最新作「CRY NO MORE」は、ルーツミュージックの原点回帰を試みたゴスペルフィーリング溢れるブルース・ナンバーで、TBS系アニメ『BLOOD+』のエンディングテーマ。 カップリングには、GOLDFEETのLori Fineのペンによるファンク・ロック・ナンバー「BLACK & BLUE」(“KATE”CMソング)を収録。

初回封入:中島美嘉×『BLOOD+』コラボによるスペシャルジャケットサイズステッカー

01 CRY NO MORE
02 BLACK & BLUE
03 CRY NO MORE (instrumental)
04 BLACK & BLUE (instrumental)

日本標準価格:1223(税込)

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Average Customer Rating for this Edition: Customer Review Rated Bad 7 - 7.6 out of 10 (5)

tananime
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July 28, 2006

It's different... Customer Review Rated Bad 6 - 6 out of 10
Many people say that this sounds like Americanized jazz fused pop rock, and it may be true. Cry no More reminded me of gospel music. All she needed was a choir and it woulda been great for church--not one of my favorite tastes in music, but it was okay I guess. Black & Blue was way better than the first track. It's fast paced jazz/rock with a catchy chorus that's partially sung in English. I think it was written by the same person who wrote Seven. Not sure though, but that was a great song. I was slightly disappointed with this single, but it's OK.
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dami
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July 24, 2006

1 people found the following helpful

I've heard better from Mika. Customer Review Rated Bad 5 - 5 out of 10
In response to a review below; this single is in Japanese. The chorus is in English.

This single, in my opinion, is not one of her best. I have heard better. Although I do love the cover and PV. Her voice ceases to amaze me; this single does prove the woman can sing; but I am not feeling the melody too much. The whole church piano scene; not my thing entirely. I feel the music towards the end, and this is a bad sign. An artist should try to captivate intrest towards the beginning of a song; not the end.
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tcwgirl
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February 22, 2006

Not bad! Customer Review Rated Bad 7 - 7 out of 10
"CRY NO MORE" is what a voice like Nakashima Mika's was MEANT to sing, period. It starts off like a classic gospel song with strong humming and a soulful, jerky piano, but leads into Mika singing mid-tempo until she reaches the climax of the chorus of "I don't wanna cry no more!" This is definitely for those who love gospel and jazz-fusion songs. If you liked "Amazing Grace," then this will also be for you. It's a sad, but powerful song with piano, trumpets and Mika's booming voice. The second track, "BLACK&BLUE" is entirely different. If you loved anything from the NANA Movie soundtrack or Mika's typical upbeat songs, this song is yours! It's got a rock edge meets pop-punk feel. The only thing that ties this in with "CRY NO MORE" is the trumpets. I imagine myself in a 1950s poodle skirt when I listen to this song, it's got that sort of impact, haha. This is a nice single, but you do get the feeling that without the music video, the strength of this single decreases. To truly understand "CRY NO MORE," I'd suggest watching the music video as well.
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Yuna
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February 9, 2006

Wonderfull Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10
CRY NO MORE is a beautiful ballad, not like Yuki no Hana or Sakura Iro Mau koro, more jazzy and stylish. The coupling track, BLACK & BLUE is awesome, it's very catchy and Mika's voice is perfect for it. Lori Fine is really one of the best song writers out there. Get this single!
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HikkiAngel
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January 16, 2006

Beautiful Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10
I just heard a preview of the "Cry No More" song and I think it's very beautiful. I heard only a part of it, but it is in english, I wonder if the whole song is in english? Can't wait for the full song, I will buy this single!
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