Reviews written by Hajime Mashite
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Our Souvenir Album (Reissue Version)
Our Souvenir Album (Reissue Version)
(1)Our Price: US$11.99Usually ships within 7 - 14 daysRelated promotions:November 20, 2009 Too cool for schoolThis is sort of an underrated Twins album it seems, and it angers me that none of the songs here made it onto a collection such as Our Love - they are really really good, and you can hear how serious the girls are about their work. I love the way every song on this album seems to be connected to the others. It`s like hanging out with your two best buddies swapping stories. The songs all have beautiful melodies and the girls sing very well. It`s cheap too, so treat yourself to one. You won`t regret it:) Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
Twins' Love (Reissue Version)
Twins' Love (Reissue Version)
(2)Our Price: US$11.99Usually ships within 7 - 14 daysRelated promotions:November 18, 2009 The format is a problemMusically, this is a great Twins album. Their early albums are the best, and this one is as good as the self-titled debut album. I think any Twins collection should include at least those two albums. The format, however, is problematic. This is, as Phu so rightly states, an AVCD. Now I really love the extras and I use the screensaver all the time, and many of the wallpapers also. They`re better than the Twins wallpapers you can find on the internet. But there are many songs here that just won`t play on certain CD players. On computers, the album won`t play at all, so you can`t copy it to your computer or to a recordable CD. Now this is a problem with quite a few Twins albums, like Samba. But I think it`s worse when on a portable CD player, only half of the tracks will play. The others are simply omitted. In my opinion, the reissue versions should contain DVDs with all the extra material, so that you could play the CD everwhere. This makes me withdraw one star, but the album as such is really, really good:) Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
Koda Kumi - Last Angel (CD + DVD) (Korea Version)
Koda Kumi - Last Angel (CD + DVD) (Korea Version) DVD Region 3
(2)Our Price: US$15.99List: US$22.99Save: US$7.00 (30%)Usually ships within 7 daysRelated promotions:November 7, 2009 1 + 5 equals...a #1 HITLast Angel seems to me an unusual song for Koda Kumi, it`s really more typical of Tohoshinki`s style. Having said that, both parties do a splendid job with this number, and if you`re not yet hooked on any of them, you will be after listening to and watching this! Koda Kumi sings really well here and as for the guys of Tohoshinki - let me just say she could not have picked better partners. This was the song that got me hooked on Tohoshinki and it`s still one of my favourite songs. The whole Kingdom album is a blast. Check out Koda`s Black Cherry Tour DVD as well, the guys are on it! And she is on their T Tour DVD! Both are fantastic. My two favourite acts! Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
Diva, Ah Hey!
Diva, Ah Hey! DVD Region All
(15)Our Price: US$14.99Usually ships within 7 daysRelated promotions:October 31, 2009 Eight out of ten people are good guys...Most Twins movies are, sorry to say this, absolute rubbish, and, having sat through a few of them in a relatively short while, I didn`t have my hopes up for this one. But I was wrong. It`s funny and touching, with every character being of importance to the story that is being told. Diva, Ah Hey is an inspirational movie which will make you laugh but weep too. Charlene does a very good job acting (and singing.) The movie theme is one of my favourite Twins songs. I own this one on VCD but for Christmas I want the DVD...are anyone who knows me reading this?:) Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
4th Live Tour 2009 -The Secret Code- Final in Tokyo Dome (Hong Kong Version)
4th Live Tour 2009 -The Secret Code- Final in Tokyo Dome (Hong Kong Version) DVD Region 3
(4)Our Price: US$25.49Usually ships within 1 to 2 daysRelated promotions:October 31, 2009 BUY IT! BUY IT! BUY IT!My first preorder...I guess it had to be DBSK`s new live tour. Just like everybody else, I wanted it so bad, and I was really afraid it would sell out right away, so therefore, a preorder, which was uncomplicated stuff, except...the cover was smashed, just like my last DBSK DVD was...it`s really irritating, but it could never take anything away from this concert...seriously...this is the BEST show the guys have EVER done. The opening is mind-blowing and plays like a movie, recalling the best of what the guys have done in their respective acting roles. I think ALL the songs are absolutely fantastic, and that in itself was something a surprise to me, for the tracklist had me thinking, hmm, why not this song and that song...but I quickly forgot about that, as the songs the guys performed were perfectly done and perfectly suited for a high - energy show like this concert is. Everyone performs so well. I was especially impressed with Xiah`s vocals; it was a joy to listen to him. Max seems to have grown up so much, he has an awsome stage presence. Hero is and will forever be the king of the KBallad, and so his new duet with Micky was simply a perfect fit for him. Micky, of course, has some awsome vocals too. Yunho`s solo number...OMG! I thought that stage was gonna catch fire! He is so fit, so beautiful, so talented, so special. Of course they all are. And they seem to have this special bond (like on the End Roll) that can never break, no matter what...they are so synchronized, yet everyone is always allowing others to shine in their own individual way. I LOVED this show and I`m going to watch it a thousand times over. I just know you will love it too! No need to be subtle: just BUY IT! BUY IT! And keep supporting the guys!!!
Please please help me if you may: is Yunho`s solo, Checkmate, on ANY single or album except for on the Seoul concert CD?Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
Miki 1 (Japan Version)
October 16, 2009 That voice!!!If the world had been in its right mind, Fujimoto Miki would be a superstar. She does everything right on this album, her solo debut, and it`s definitely an album that improves with time; even though it`s not new, if you haven`t bought it, you ought to. It`s classy yet energetic and fun, with good song throughout, and - let`s admit it: that voice! it`s what really, truly sets our Mikitty apart from the rest of the pack. Love Morning Musume to death, but when you get the chance to hear a brilliant soloist among them, it`s just so fun. Will she release another album soon? Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
Evolution (Limited Edition)
Evolution (Limited Edition)
(108)Our Price: US$11.99Usually ships within 1 to 2 daysRelated promotions:October 13, 2009 Hnngg! It`s STUCK......in it`s own box! I could not get this CD out...then I could not get it back in! ENOUGH ALREADY! What`s so terrible with regular CD cases, I`d very much like to know?! More to the point, a very solid album. I can understand why some people would compare it to Samba. Still, in my opinion, Samba is a better album thru and thru, more relaxed, not so ambitious that it sometimes sounds a bit forced...but only a bit. Almost all the songs are great, all the songs are worth owning. I`m glad I bought this and would recommend it even to the casual Twins - fan. Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
Around the World with Eighty Dollars (2nd Version) (CD+DVD)
Around the World with Eighty Dollars (2nd Version) (CD+DVD) DVD Region All
(12)Our Price: US$18.49Usually ships within 7 - 14 daysRelated promotions:October 10, 2009 One of the Twins albums you need to ownGood Twins album. I don`t think they should sing in Mandarin, though. It`s not because of their pronounciation - I don`t speak Mandarin so I`m blissfully unaware of any mistakes our girls might make here! I just think they sound more relaxed singing in Cantonese. Also when some of the former Cantonese songs turn up again, this time in Mandarin, it sounds really strange. I like the box this CD and DVD came in, like an ordinary DVD cover, sturdy and easy to stock. The four postcards are really beautiful, might have bought this album just to get them. There`s a chunky booklet too, very nice indeed. I think the songs are good, typical Twins, kinda like the songs on Twins Party, mid-tempo and nice to listen to whatever you`re doing. I LOVE track 3 and the MV (who`s that cute guy?) is so touching. It always brings tears to my eyes when the girls run off and then hug at the end. Good work overall Twins! Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
The Missing Piece (The Ultimate Version) (CD+DVD)
The Missing Piece (The Ultimate Version) (CD+DVD) DVD Region All
(3)Our Price: US$23.99Usually ships within 7 - 14 daysRelated promotions:October 10, 2009 Eh...There must be something about this album I`m not getting, since it`s received such rave reviews. But I didn`t like it at all. First of all, it was so crammed with extras it barely got in the door. Don`t get me wrong, usually I really love extras. But, come on, a puzzle...? What has that got to do with music at all? Also it was made to look like a vinyl album, so we`re talking seriously oversized. I wish Twins could make their CDs the same size. It`s impossible to stock them the way they come in a dozen different shapes and sizes. Such sour grapes aside, the album itself isn`t all that good. There`s such a confusing mix of styles. And yeah, okay, Twins sing well, but most of the time they sound kinda fed up. The Missing Piece, to me, just doesn`t rock the way their first releases did. If you`re unsure whether to get this `cuz it`s a bit more pricey than the other Twins releases, I`d skip this one and buy a collection instead, maybe Our Love. Most of these songs are there anyway. That`s all:) Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
Sekai wa Summer Party (Jacket B)(SINGLE+DVD)(First Press Limited Edition)(Japan Version)
Sekai wa Summer Party (Jacket B)(SINGLE+DVD)(First Press Limited Edition)(Japan Version) DVD Region 2
(1)Our Price: US$21.25Usually ships within 7 daysRelated promotions:October 10, 2009 MANO ERINA IS FANTASTIC!!!This is Erina`s thrid single but it is the first song by her I have ever heard. I put it on my CD player not knowing what to expect, although I do love most everything H!P, but..what can I say...but WOW!!! She totally blew me away! From the first note Erina rules this song, both with her energetic piano playing (which owes much more to pop and rock than to classical music, at least on this release, something which fits this song perfectly) to her sweet, clear, strong voice. And when the song itself is such a killer...mark my words all you H!P fans, this is the girl to look out for in the future. She is nothing short of amazing! I am so glad I bought the DVD version of this single, for Erina is truly a star on stage as well! I wouldn`t have missed this song and this performance for the world. There is hope for the H!P and for everyone who loves a good tune!!! Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
Dong Bang Shin Ki U-Know Yun Ho - Close To You (Korea Version)
Dong Bang Shin Ki U-Know Yun Ho - Close To You (Korea Version)
(3)Our Price: US$9.99List: US$13.99Save: US$4.00 (29%)Usually ships within 1 to 2 daysRelated promotions:October 4, 2009 ExcellentI must admit I couldn`t afford all of the singles from the Trick project, but I dearly wanted this one, being a fan of the Man, and boy, have I listened to this a lot since it arrived. How talented Yunho is, and how hard he works, both on his singing and, I believe, on the spoken parts of his numbers. May I also state that I think he has an excellent English, which is especially important whenever a line is spoken not sung. I love this, I love him and I hope there will be more solo projects like these singles in the future (although I do support the group and all the guys, of course.) - it`s exciting, fresh and innovative, truly, truly worth getting! Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
Twins Party (Version 2) (CD+DVD) (With Shopping Bag)
Twins Party (Version 2) (CD+DVD) (With Shopping Bag) DVD Region All
(28)Our Price: US$24.99Related promotions:September 20, 2009 Cool class from our girlsWell, I love extras, so this album was bound to be a hit with me, in addition, the video for Love Attack has Kenny Kwan in it and anything involving Kenny (and wearing a suit too!) is Christmas and birthday rolled up in one for me! But seriously, this album is great. I though it was only going to be so-so because it is so ballad-heavy, but the ballads are not too slow, they`re mid-tempo and really good. My favourite is tracks 4 and 6, but I like all of the tracks and the medley that is track 9 is just a killer! I`m not wild about the Russian-styled track 7 but the opening track is both funny and sophisticated. I think it was very clever of Charlene and Gillian to record a jazz song, the arrangment is sparse and brings out the cool, smooth quality of their voices. The video is hilarious, I laugh every time I warch it! And the bag, well, I`ve worn it out by now. I`m going to wish for one more copy of this album and I hope I get the silver bag next time. Very cool, Twins! Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
L change the WorLd Original Soundtrack CD "Sound of L change the WorLd" (Japan Version)
L change the WorLd Original Soundtrack CD "Sound of L change the WorLd" (Japan Version)
(1)Our Price: US$28.49Usually ships within 7 daysRelated promotions:September 6, 2009 As great as the movie - and it`s a GREAT movieBeing the worLd`s biggest L fan, I had to have the soundtrack too after having bought...uh, too many versions of this magnificent movie. Being a Japan version CD, it`s quite expensive but definitely worth it. The sound is excellent, clear and sharp, and every bit of music featured in the movie can be found here, from the powerful opening theme to the extremely moving end theme - and everything in between. Listening to this is like having my favourite movie playing in my head wherever I am. I love it and I would urge every L fan to buy it. Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
Twins 2006 Concert Live Karaoke (2DVD)
Twins 2006 Concert Live Karaoke (2DVD) DVD Region All
(7)Our Price: US$29.99Usually ships within 1 to 2 daysRelated promotions:September 5, 2009 Oh, so bad indeedAh, Menhoy, you were right. But I was curious, plus I didn`t own any of Twins` later performances so I wanted to see this. I am so disappointed and feel as if I have truly wasted my money. I felt embarrased to be a Twins fan at times as I watched of these DVDS. Not because of Twins! Because of the producers and the company. Charlene and Gillian looked so lost throughout this concert, it makes me think they don`t have much of a say in their own career. But I think it`s obvious why the concert was like this - way too loud throughout, with the girls wearing silly, freaked-out costumes and wigs and being "supported" by insane-looking dancers-it`s because they are trying to deny the fact that Charlene and Gillian only have sweet, simple voices suited for simple (but beautiful) songs that would have fared SO MUCH BETTER with a simpler production. A song like Kite and Wind, for instance, was totally out of place here and lost all its charm...I love that song, but now, I couldn`t stand it. Give me a break. When Isabella Leong becomes the highlight of the show, I give up. The concert that Ah Sa and Gil did with Boy`z was done at a time when they were inexperienced, but on the other hand, they weren`t choreographed to death as they were here. Twins need to make an honest show with honest singing and dancing and NEVER AGAIN put on this kind of crap! `Nuff said! Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
Such a Better Day (New + Best Selection) (2nd Version)
Such a Better Day (New + Best Selection) (2nd Version)
(11)Our Price: US$22.99Usually ships within 7 - 14 daysRelated promotions:August 20, 2009 After all these years, it`s still a great buyEven though some time has passed since Such a Better Day was issued, this Twins double CD set is still worth having - very much so. It doesn`t have nearly as many songs as does Our Love, but the again, some old favourites that were not on Our Love are here. Such a Better Day is in many way a more personal collection than is Our Love, which seemed to have as purpose only to cram in as many songs as possible. Great if you don`t have the albums, but a bit lacking in charm and personality - and if it`s something our girls aren`t, then it`s lacking in charm and personality! Such a Better Day`s two CDs come in a book-like box with two posters (one of each Twin) and a cool wristband...I love extras, so I totally fell for this package. It`s the same price as Our Love, so it`s pretty much your choice when it comes to how much you wanna spend. But I`d say this box set is nicer in every way and more worth having. Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
Dong Bang Shin Ki Vol. 3 - Repackage Version (CD + DVD: Theatre Drama)
Dong Bang Shin Ki Vol. 3 - Repackage Version (CD + DVD: Theatre Drama) DVD Region All
(15)Our Price: US$15.99List: US$22.99Save: US$7.00 (30%)Usually ships within 1 to 2 daysRelated promotions:1 people found the following helpful
July 25, 2009 To Meralys@Thank you, Meralys@, for your review. I thought perhaps it was only my copy that was damaged. It seems like the sound is a little bit better when you play the DVD on a regular DVD player. On a computer it`s just a mess. Too bad but I still love this album. Also I have to say the collector`s cards are the best! The box they come in is really pretty and strong too. It`s made to last and give enjoyment for years. All the best to DBSK and DBSK fans! Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
Dong Bang Shin Ki Vol. 3 - Repackage Version (CD+DVD: Music Video)
Dong Bang Shin Ki Vol. 3 - Repackage Version (CD+DVD: Music Video) DVD Region All
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July 13, 2009 Love love love itI really do wish I could give this item a top rating, but the sound is horrible! It keeps coming and going, especially on the music videos! Has anybody else had any problems? Technical difficulties aside, this is one swell box set. I agree with Alex`s review, it`s really, truly something to keep for life. The songs are fantastic, but there is so much extra material you simply cannot miss out on this if you`re a true fan. The video for Balloons...it is so funny and cute!!! I love the boys in their costumes and their tiny look-alikes are adorable!!!
Everyone`s gonna love this, I guarantee it, no matter whether they`re old or new fans. So do yourself a GREAT favour and treat yourself to a box set with our favourite guys!!!Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
Dong Bang Shin Ki Vol. 3 - Repackage Version (CD + DVD: Theatre Drama)
Dong Bang Shin Ki Vol. 3 - Repackage Version (CD + DVD: Theatre Drama) DVD Region All
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July 6, 2009 Thanks DBSK for making these four episodes!I LOVE IT!!! This is THE BEST DBSK CD/DVD I`ve ever bought, their newest releases included! I already had the album so I bought it for the TV drama, which was AMAZING! I laughed and cried...and watched way into the night, `cuz I couldn`t stop, had to see all episodes at once. Okay, to you American/international fans out there, if you`re unsure whether to buy this because of the missing subs, don`t be, `cuz you`re gonna get most of it, I did and I don`t know Korean. It`s not like they just sit and talk and crack jokes, they actually act out real stories. I loved U-Know`s story best, it was so sad and beautiful. Everyone did a great job on this, but Micky was fantastic. It`s like he makes the camera follow him instead of him seeking to be filmed. He was very convincing and the story he got to act out was so exciting. The songs are great as well, and the poster that was included was such a pleasant surprise. Excellent! Thank you DBSK!!! Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
Kirari Tsukishima Starring Koharu Kusumi - Kirarin Revolution Best Album (ALBUM+DVD)(First Press Limited Edition)(Taiwan Version)
Kirari Tsukishima Starring Koharu Kusumi - Kirarin Revolution Best Album (ALBUM+DVD)(First Press Limited Edition)(Taiwan Version) DVD Region 3
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July 2, 2009 HAI!!! I love this album and DVD!!!Yess!!! This is an awsome Best of Kirarin Revolution - release with the wonderful, one-of-a-kind Kusumi Koharu in charge of singing, dancing and acting...the DVD is great, with the MVs for all the songs. If you like more down-to-earth artists and subdued, quiet and classy music videos this is probably not your thing...heh...but for Kirarin Revolution and Koharu fans, what a treat!!! It just blew me away and I totally love every song and video and will recommend this to ALL Koharu fans and everyone else who is looking for an explosive experience full of fun and colors! LOVE IT! Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
Mitsuboshi (Normal Edition)(Japan Version)
Mitsuboshi (Normal Edition)(Japan Version)
(2)Our Price: US$31.99Usually ships within 7 daysRelated promotions:July 2, 2009 I LOVE KUSUMI KOHARU!!!If this is an album for children, well, then I`m too old for it. But I love it, and it`s made me so happy, so I just have to write a review and recommend it! Koharu is awsome!!! Not only can she sing ( most of the Momusu members do not, sorry to say, have very good solo voices) but she is so energetic, so honest and so positive I just want to hear and see more of her! All the songs are very good, the album has just the right mix of uptempo numbers and ballads. And the photobook was a real surprise and sooo cute!!! I know that Kohary will probably grow as an artist and expand her repertoire and maybe change her style some as well, only, Koharu, please don`t stop being as positive and strong and wonderfully fun as you are, for we love you!
So,I hope there will be a concert DVD or at least a music video DVD coming up in addition to this excellent first release by Ko. In the meantime, just BUY THIS ALBUM!!!Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This)
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