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Milestone (DVD+CD)(Japan Version)
Milestone (DVD+CD)(Japan Version) DVD Region 2
(1)Our Price: US$27.99Usually ships within 1 to 2 daysRelated promotions:March 10, 2012 A touchingly soft singleI don't know what it is about BoA, but there's something about her Japanese music that is just astounding. Milestone is no exception to that.
Milestone itself is beautiful. The second it opened, I felt a jolt to my chest and I started crying. It's like this woman has tears in her voice. The way she opens up in the chorus...I honestly can't describe it other than gorgeous and tear-jerking. This has to be her most powerful and beautiful ballad since Meri-Kuri (which has an alternate version on this single). I could compare it to her Korean song 'Namu', which was done back in 2003. The piano arrangement is very reminiscent of that.
I SEE ME, which was released as a digital single made it to the tracklist. It sounds very Possibility from IDENTITY. But R&B suits BoA (what is with the top-artists being insanely amazing with that genre?).
Meri Kuri ~BEST&USA Version~ is a very classic reimagining to her best winter ballad. It takes that powerful song with the snow on the lake and turns it into a song that makes you think of a romantic dinner party, with gold and crystal in a large ballroom. I don't find it as amazing as the original, but it's still gorgeous in every way.
I recommend this single for any BoA fan; you don't even have to be a fan. This single shows of BoA's vocal talent and voice control. Those high-pitched vocals that few artists have ever been able to hit and still keep the passion - that's what BoA's voice brings. Support this beautiful and talented woman and get this single! Show our multi-lingual unni how much she means to us!
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JAPONESQUE (Japan Version)
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January 22, 2012 Haven't Been This Excited Since Black Cherry!Truly! Even TRICK didn't have me this pumped up! I wanna say this is right up there with grow into one. Maybe I'm being biased because I've been a fan for 10 years, but this is Koochan at her best!
The introduction leads you right into JAPONESQUE with a beautiful Japanese vibe. The instruments are classic Japan. So Nice feat. Mr. Blistah's follows and it does remind me of Candy feat. Mr. Blistah (2006). Not a bad thing! This song is just epic. I love Clench & Blistah, so this works! Next up is Boom Boom Boys, which is growing to be my favourite song from the album! The song's a rock genre and it's just epic. Even her English flows very well with the song and I keep singing the chorus!
V.I.P. feat. T-PAIN I'm not that fond of, to be honest. I love V.I.P from 4 TIMES, but this...T-PAIN just ruins the song. It sounds like his voice was just thrown in. He's not even in the PV for it. Slow feat. Omarion redeems it, though! I love Omarion (and have since 2004) and he was in the PV for this! His voice works well with Koochan's, so he doesn't seem out of place. Brave is the first soft ballad on the album and, much like Kuu's other ballads, it has you ready to bawl. Kinda sounds like 1000 no Kotoba (2003) meets come back (2001). Everyday is the first pop song off of the album and is just...cute! Classic Kuu! "Everyday kanashi toki mo!" The acoustic version of You are not alone doesn't sound as heart-wrenching at the single version, but it makes you not want to give up on anything. No matter the struggle, you're not alone!
The interlude is, again, classic Japanese vibe - feudal era. Then...ESCALATE! Another song I was dying to hear! The full version lives up to the preview! Koda Kumi really is maturing and this shows it more than TRICK! Love Me Back is still epic! No Mans Land is another rock song that starts off kinda like a Linkin Park song (subtle, following by hard rifts). I love rock-Kuu! She makes it SOUND sexy! Next new song is Lay Down, which fits with ESCALATE and Boom Boom Boys. Koda Kumi's getting into the clubbing music and it's working so perfectly! Love Technique, another pop song, follows and is just adorable! Think Koi no Tsubomi (2006) mixed with D.D.D. feat. SOULHEAD (2005). Lastly is All for you, which she wrote specifically for her fans. This just makes me cry. She cares about her fans so much and dedicates this to everyone for sticking with her through everything.
Fan or not, this album is amazing!
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NOLZA (Type A)(ALBUM+DVD)(Japan Version)
NOLZA (Type A)(ALBUM+DVD)(Japan Version) DVD Region 2
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November 27, 2011 I love 2NE1, but...I'm a big fan of 2NE1, but this album is just...a big "NO" on so many levels. The girls should have practiced Japanese more before trying to release a Japanese single. CL's Japanese just sounds painful, up until the song LONELY - which is the only song on here that sounds decent in Japanese. Bommie's Japanese is just plain awful (sorry, but it is). Minzy and Dara did a good job (Dara's has the best pronunciation and I could actually understand her and Minzy).
When this was rumoured, I was SO excited! Then I got it and popped it into my CD player only to be horribly disappointed. If they just would have practiced more, instead of sounding so...awkward.
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Ai wo Tomenaide (Type C / Second Virgin Edition)(Japan Version)
Ai wo Tomenaide (Type C / Second Virgin Edition)(Japan Version)
(1)Our Price: US$14.75Usually ships within 7 daysRelated promotions:October 9, 2011 Another beautiful balladI'll be honest: When I first heard the preview of 'Ai wo Tomenaide', I was a little skeptical, which doesn't happen very often with Koda Kumi albums. But the full version? Absolutely A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. Once again, she shows off her powerful vocals and delivers a power ballad to be hailed. In many ways, it reminds me of Aisho (from BUT/Aisho single, or her Kingdom album, if you don't keep track with her singles).
Now, the main reason I bought this version is because I was desperate to hear the [Strings Version] and [Music Box Version] to Anata dake ga, since I believe the song to be her most romantic and beautiful ballad since Yume no Uta. The versions are gorgeous. To be honest, the [Strings Version] sounds like it should have been on her BEST ~BOUNCE & LOVERS~ album as a rearrangement (I know that was ages ago). It makes the song have a very classic and orchestra feel - much how she sings the song live.
Then the [Music Box Version] is stunningly amazing. It's similar to an [Orgel Version], but with vocals. To be honest, I wish it would have just been an [Orgel Version]. I love Koda Kumi's voice in this, but having vocals in this type of version takes away the effect somewhat.
Still, 10/10 and highly recommended to ANY Koda Kumi fan!
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4 Times (SINGLE+DVD)(Japan Version)
4 Times (SINGLE+DVD)(Japan Version) DVD Region 2
(2)Our Price: US$27.99Usually ships within 1 to 2 daysRelated promotions:September 4, 2011 Ero-Kakkoi is Back!Let me just say that Koochan hasn't released anything this erotic since Ima Sugu Hoshii back in 2005! Neither TABOO nor JUICY measure up to the erotic 4 TIMES tracks V.I.P and KO-SO-KO-SO! This is one H-O-T summer single!
First up is the cute, poppy song Poppin'love cocktail feat. TEEDA. At first, I only thought this song was okay, but the more I listened to it, the more I adored it! Koochan said she wanted to do something other than the typical 'With Your Smile' and 'girls'-styled summer singles; which was why she asked BACK-ON to help her compose a song like BACK-ON's and ME's collaboration (ME is the new stage name for her younger sister, misono). This is a fun and cute song and the PV matches it perfectly! Her and TEEDA have such chemistry on camera! They're so playful! If the video doesn't make you laugh, you're crazy! Even the song is about flirting with a younger guy, and it shows how cute this song truly is!
Her summer singles wouldn't be complete without an beautifully arranged ballad, which is when IN THE AIR comes into play. The PV is beautiful and gives us classic, cute and gorgeous Kuu. This song actually feels like it came off of her MOON single - it has that nighttime-feel of starry skies.
Then is the sexy, ero-kakkoi V.I.P. The song by itself just screams erotica; pair it with the PV and you have an amazing night-time clubbing track. The song is a completely new style and Koochan's vocals are amazing - with the high-pitched (and even screechy) "sorry" and "soldier", she shows off just how powerful that voice of her's is - something that's usually reserved for her power ballads.
Next is the controversial KO-SO-KO-SO (the finishing part to V.I.P), which was banned from being aired on television, proving that this single outranks Ima Sugu Hoshii and JUICY (both which were banned in Korea). That's right, folks. It's steamier than JUICY.
The interludes do sound lovely in this, which I love a lot more than the interludes from 3SPLASH, which were only radio-noises.
Buy this single! It's worth every cent!
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Dejavu (ALBUM+DVD)(First Press Limited Edition)(Japan Version)
Dejavu (ALBUM+DVD)(First Press Limited Edition)(Japan Version) DVD Region 2
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March 27, 2011 One of the bestKoda Kumi's albums are always amazing, but this is just on a level all its own.
The album opens with the prologue, which has a very antique, but futuristic feel to it. I guess that's a reason it's called Dejavu - combining past and present. The prologue actually flows into POP DIVA quite nicely. I was concerned how POP DIVA would fit on the album and still flow. I love the song, but it's completely different than what Koochan usually does.
Lollipop's next, which does disappoint me. Off of Gossip Candy, I thought Inside Fishbowl was the best song, so I'm sad to see it omitted. I like Lollipop - it still sounds like it jumped off of her 4 hot wave single. Okay is a really nice R&B song that drags you back to her grow into one era. I love when she goes R&B, considering that's the style she started her career with. Aitakute is a really nice and soft ballad that flows nicely after the previous. Anyone else picture Osaka Castle with this song?
Passing By' opens with a beautiful piano solo. There's a male in the background, that I do recognize, but I can't pinpoint who he is. AT THE WEEK END is such a fun song! Makes you want to go to downtown Tokyo or NYC when everyone that's into the car scene is together to have fun street racing through the city. The interlude makes you think of walking up to a large castle at night, staring up as you're about to enter.
Then comes the cute song of the album: Melting! This song is adorable and makes you happy to listen to! I want to go to the park on a summer day when everyone's out! Next is a full version of Hey baby! from Crayon: Shin-chan. I'm glad this one has a full version, considering that minute that was out has over 50 plays in my iTunes. Choi Tashi Life sounds much like Lady Go! from MOON. That's not a bad thing! I love that song, so I love this one just as much!
Then comes Anata Dake Ga, which has to be the most romantic song Koochan's ever done. This song will always sound like it belongs on her Kingdom album. It's so beautiful! Then is Sukide, sukide, sukide., which is another beautiful song, this one on a sadder note. Makes me cry almost every time.
And Bambi is another fun summer song! This song is so bloody cute with a little rock and R&B vibe to it. Think show girl from TRICK! I Don't Love You!?? is very 90s R&B. I love 90s music! I hear this song and I can just picture everyone at the pool for summer.
There's a reason it's called Dejavu! Though everything sounds familiar, it's still new and it's amazing!
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Dejavu (Japan Version)
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March 1, 2011 She's done it again!Koda Kumi's albums are always amazing, but this is just on a level all its own.
The album opens with the prologue, which has a very antique, but futuristic feel to it. I guess that's a reason it's called Dejavu - combining past and present. The prologue actually flows into POP DIVA quite nicely. I was concerned how POP DIVA would fit on the album and still flow. I love the song, but it's completely different than what Koochan usually does.
Lollipop's next, which does disappoint me. Off of Gossip Candy, I thought Inside Fishbowl was the best song, so I'm sad to see it omitted. I like Lollipop - it still sounds like it jumped off of her 4 hot wave single. Okay is a really nice R&B song that drags you back to her grow into one era. I love when she goes R&B, considering that's the style she started her career with. Aitakute is a really nice and soft ballad that flows nicely after the previous. Anyone else picture Osaka Castle with this song?
Passing By' opens with a beautiful piano solo. There's a male in the background, that I do recognize, but I can't pinpoint who he is. AT THE WEEK END is such a fun song! Makes you want to go to downtown Tokyo or NYC when everyone that's into the car scene is together to have fun street racing through the city. The interlude makes you think of walking up to a large castle at night, staring up as you're about to enter.
Then comes the cute song of the album: Melting! This song is adorable and makes you happy to listen to! I want to go to the park on a summer day when everyone's out! Next is a full version of Hey baby! from Crayon: Shin-chan. I'm glad this one has a full version, considering that minute that was out has over 50 plays in my iTunes. Choi Tashi Life sounds much like Lady Go! from MOON. That's not a bad thing! I love that song, so I love this one just as much!
Then comes Anata Dake Ga, which has to be the most romantic song Koochan's ever done. This song will always sound like it belongs on her Kingdom album. It's so beautiful! Then is Sukide, sukide, sukide., which is another beautiful song, this one on a sadder note. Makes me cry almost every time.
And Bambi is another fun summer song! This song is so bloody cute with a little rock and R&B vibe to it. Think show girl from TRICK! I Don't Love You!?? is very 90s R&B. I love 90s music! I hear this song and I can just picture everyone at the pool for summer.
There's a reason it's called Dejavu! Though everything sounds familiar, it's still new and it's amazing!
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Dong Bang Shin Ki - Keep Your Head Down (Special Version) (First Press Limited Edition) + Poster in Tube
Dong Bang Shin Ki - Keep Your Head Down (Special Version) (First Press Limited Edition) + Poster in Tube
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January 29, 2011 RETURN OF...HoMin@Michelle: You are no Cassie. True Cassies will support all five boys, no matter what their decisions are. To say that only with this single can you fangirl is just a crude thing to say. The other three would be heartbroken to hear that from a "fan."
Anyway. Onto the review of the actual album. I didn't like the preview when I first heard it (but, then again, a lot of DBSK songs...I rarely like the preview). Then the music video came out and I squeed so freaking much. ^-^ The dance is amazing and even the video shots (other than the weird fur-looking outfits) were wicked. The only part of the song I'm not fond of is the beginning when Changmin says, "It's return of the Kings!" and when they say, "We are Dong Bang Shin Ki." I will always support the boys, but I can't call HoMin DBSK. I can call them HoMin, but that's it. Especially considering, even Changmin said, "Only when the five of us are together are we called TVXQ!" But, ah. I'm ranting. Lol.
The rest of the songs, only MAXIMUM and CRAZY really stick out to me. I'll probably grow to love the others, though. Kinda like with a lot of albums from artists I adore. I dislike a lot of the songs at first, but, after constant replay, they really frow on me; and then I'll find songs I honestly didn't care for landing on my FAVOURITES list. Go figure. X3
Ah.... Changmin and Yunho...you two are always epic. ^-^
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Pop Diva (SINGLE+DVD)(First Press Limited Edition A)(Japan Version)
Pop Diva (SINGLE+DVD)(First Press Limited Edition A)(Japan Version) DVD Region 2
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January 29, 2011 Reigning as POP DIVA of 2011!Koda Kumi always releases amazing dance songs, and this is no exception.
Though, when I first heard POP DIVA, it reminded me of 'Like a G6' by Far East Movement. However, when the full version was released and I heard it more, I realized the only think similar is the sythesizer in the beginning. The song, otherwise, is completely different, and amazing at that! It's a type of sing Koochan hasn't really tried before, but it works! The music video, for some reason, just screams that it should have a part II to it. Even the music video is a different style than what we're used to, but Koochan can pull of anything. I love the plot of the video.
Black Candy is a very...pop meets R&B meets rock. It sounds more like a hot summer song. Something that you would play while at a bar in mid-afternoon or while washing a car. I can picture Kuu's JUICY video fitting this song quite well. It does have a strange western vibe to it and almost reminds me of the movie HOLES with Shia LaBeouf. Ha ha. Strange, I know.
Anyway. This is a single for fans. *-*
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Koda Kumi Live Tour 2010 -Universe- (Japan Version)
Koda Kumi Live Tour 2010 -Universe- (Japan Version) DVD Region 2
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December 30, 2010 Can We Go BackPerhaps I am biased because this was first Koda Kumi concert I was able to see live, but this is the BEST Koda Kumi concert EVER.
I flew to Osaka, Japan from South Carolina, United States to see this concert (it being the 10th year she's been an artist and 8 years I've been a fan). Every time I see it on DVD, memories come back. The stage steup alone was INSANELY amazing. A space shuttle setup takes up the entire back stage and she starts the concert off by showing up in the middle of the stage in a futuristic get-up. Koochan's flawless vocals and fluid dancing are what makes the performance. He concerts would be amazing if she was just performing in a high school auditorium.
The behind the scenes are always cute to see - to see how the production was done and everything the crew and whatnot had to go through to make the concert possible.
I hope to see her LIVE again. Maybe in 2012?
My favourites that were performed have to be Can We Go Back, SUPERSTAR and UNIVERSE. The performance of SUPERSTAR is just so cute! I bawled my eyes out when she performed walk. That song always makes me cry, but seeing her passion LIVE makes the emotion that much stronger.
For the encore, this will always be my favourite memory: When everyone started singing the chorus to Ai no Uta. Let me just say that I'm glad I know the lyrics to all of her songs. Even when Got To Be Real was performed. Being a HUGE fan of the original, it was hard not to sing along with the song.
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Koda Kumi Live Tour 2010 -Universe- (Japan Version)
Koda Kumi Live Tour 2010 -Universe- (Japan Version) DVD Region 2
(3)Our Price: US$67.25Usually ships within 7 - 14 daysRelated promotions:December 30, 2010 Can We Go Back to Osakaおそらく、これが生きるのを見ることができた最初のコンサートであったので、私は偏っています。
私はサウスカロライナ(アメリカ)から大阪(日本)に飛びました。倖田來未を見るために、飛びました。 私がDVDでそれを見るときはいつも、思い出は戻ります。ステージセットアップだけが魅惑していました。倖田來未疵のないボーカルとダンスステップ それは私が今までに見た中で最も良いコンサートです。
場面がいつもかわいい背中は見ます。その方法を見るために、生産しました。
私は、光栄を有することを再び彼女のコンサートを見るのを望んでいます。. おそらく2012年に。
DVDからの私のお気に入りは、Can We Go Backと、SUPERSTARとUNIVERSEです。walkが実行されたとき、私は、泣きました。それはそのように美しい歌です。彼女は多くの情熱をもって歌います。泣かないのは、難しいです。
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F.CUZ 2nd Mini Album - Gorgeous
F.CUZ 2nd Mini Album - Gorgeous
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November 17, 2010 Despite the teaser, the album's amazing!And by teaser, I'm strictly speaking of the album teaser; the PV for Midnight Sun is EPIC!!
1. I love the Intro! The Intro and the Outro are the only songs with autotune (thank god), even though at the end, it really doesn't sound like Jinon is saying 'F.Cuz.' It sounds more like he's say, um...effers. Yeah. Funny...I thought.
2. U Crazy is such a fun song. I can see this song being the second b-side to the album. It's very upbeat and gives more of a F.Cuz vibe - and by that, I mean the style of No One.
3. Midnight Sun, which is the first a-side, is AWESOME. I'm addicted to this song!! It's like Classical meets modern Rock. I'm kinda depressed that Jinon didn't have more parts, but the lead vocalists are LeeU and Yejun (and I'm Yejun biased, so that works). The dance and PV to this song just makes it! There's a reason this was the A-side!
4. Chingu Choleob definately fits the F.Cuz vibe! It's very upbeat and poppy and I love this song! It's so cute!! Songs like this are my type of thing most of the time, and it's so much fun!! If U Crazy isn't the next a-side, this one is!
5. Say U Say Me is so...unique. It's just so bloody cute!! Even more than the previous! Yejun just sounds so adorable in this song! Even Kan sounds cute!
6. Naekkeo is a fun clubbing song. Either that or a sweet driving song. This is the song that you'd blare down city streets at night. Yes. That's EXACTLY when you blare this in the car!
7. gwaenchanha is the only ballad on the album; so the first ballad by F.Cuz and I adore it. It's so soft and sweet.... Doesn't make me want to cry, but their voices are definately suited to it. Even Jinon's voice is soft, and I didn't think he's voice could be soft.
Would I recommend this album? OH, YEAH! This is definately a play over! ...and over and over. Invest in this album! You won't be sorry!!
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Woo Weekend (Jacket A)(SINGLE+DVD)(Japan Version)
Woo Weekend (Jacket A)(SINGLE+DVD)(Japan Version) DVD Region 2
(2)Our Price: US$25.75Usually ships within 7 daysRelated promotions:September 18, 2010 WOO! WEEKEND party!This just confirms that I'm doing the right thing by being a BoA fan. :3
WOO WEEKEND is so much fun! I didn't know it was for Disney until I read the comments on a site, but I love this song! The lyrics are just so suitable for the song and the beat - the LAST thing you want to do is sit still. I get weird looks by passerby's when I play this CD in my car and they see I'm dancing to it in the driver's seat. 3 This song is something that I want to play at a house party and get everyone off their feet!
Then you have NO DANCE, NO LIFE which sounds very 80s with a modern twist. This is clubbing music, to be honest. This is the type of song that, when it's playing, you would expect the dance floor to be drenched in a dark blue light while everyone's in their clubbing attire and swaying their bodies to the beat of the music. I wish this song would have had a PV - because I'd love to see that vision come to life.
The PV for WOO WEEKEND is just so cute! It took about 4 days to learn the dance, but once you learn it, you dance to it CONSTANTLY. It just puts you in a great mood whenever you watch it. It's very colorful (probably to suit the fact it's for DOA's 25th.
This is definately a single you should pick up! BoA usually has strong single and this is just one you can't do without!
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The... (MINI ALBUM+DVD / Jacket A)(Japan Version)
The... (MINI ALBUM+DVD / Jacket A)(Japan Version) DVD Region 2
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September 12, 2010 Beautiful....This mini album is so beautiful. Even the videos are amazing, but since those would take me forever to review, here's the song review:
1. Itsu Datte Kimi Ni starts up with Jaejoong's beautiful vocals and it literally made my heart jump into my chest. Maybe it's just because I've missed his voice so much; you can interpret it how you want. This song is absolutely gorgeous. Their vocals are so soft throughout the entire song; I'll be honest: It's an interesting way to open this mini album - with such a power ballad.
2. Get Ready is the fast-tempo song of the album. I can't, for the life of me, understand why this wasn't used as the first track. Even the title sounds more like an opening song. I adore this song so much! But then, I'm biased when it comes to upbeat songs. Sure, there are two things missing from this song, but it's still awesome.
3. Long Way (and please don't kill me for this), but it sounds like a more powered-up version of Koda Kumi's 'No Way' song from her UNIVERSE album. Not that that's a bad thing! I love this for that. It sounds like a mix between her song and 'Doushite Kimi Wo Suki Ni Natte Shimattandarou'. It's gorgeous. X3
4. If W doesn't have you crying, you're heartless! This song had me bawling the entire way through. You can hear the passion behind all of their vocals (particularly Jaejoongie's). It honestly sounds like they're going to start crying halfway through. I love how their voices hamonize so beautifully, but there will always be something missing....
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XIAH (Jacket B)(Japan Version)
XIAH (Jacket B)(Japan Version)
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August 17, 2010 Excluding the A-Side, it's awesomeOkay. I reviewed the CD+DVD version, but I like the CD only version so much better. For one, you get the song Kanashimi no Yukue, but only the short version of Kimi ga Ireba ~Beautiful Love~; so that's kind of a setback. I know this sounds horrible, but I don't care of the A-side of this single at all - and I love Junsu oppa! It's just that the lyrics are so...inane. And I usually like those types of songs! (Koda Kumi fan! Hello!)
Out of the both versions, my favourite song is Kanashimi no Yukue. It's so pretty and you're heartless if you feel nothing!! I bawl when I listen to it. In both of the b-sides, you can hear the emotional stress that our Junsussi's been going through and it's so heartbreaking.
Sorry, oppa. I'd love to rate this single 10/10, but I just can't do it because of Intoxication. So...I guess 8/10 for this version will have to do. ^-^
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XIAH (Jacket A)(SINGLE+DVD)(Japan Version)
XIAH (Jacket A)(SINGLE+DVD)(Japan Version) DVD Region 2
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August 17, 2010 I tried to love it, I really did!!Like just about everyone who bought Junsussi's solo single, it was because we all love Junsu oppa and figured that his amazing voice and awesome dance skills would be awesome.
I love his voice in the songs, but I cannot, for the life of me, love the songs. I like Kimi ga ireba ~Beautiful Love~ off of this version (I purchased both versions - this for the PV and the other for Kanashimi no Yukue. Listening to Kimi ga Ireba just breaks my heart because he sounds so sad (gee, I wonder why). While I like that song, I cannot like the A-side.
I like a great sensual/sexual song as much as the next person (Koda Kumi's Ima Sugu Hoshii, anyone?), but this song is just so...stupid. The lyrics to this song, I don't know whether to laugh or cringe. To be perfectly honest, it just sounds like a perverted version of 'Beautiful You.'
Usually in this scenario, the PV will be awesome and make me love the song. Again, not in this case. The only good part in the PV is when he's dancing; otherwise...he doesn't look like his drop-dead-gorgeous and/or adorable/cute self in the rest of it.
I really tried to love this single!! I really did!! -bawls- I tried listening and watching Intoxication several times, but I just can't do it!!
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Gossip Candy (Jacket A)(SINGLE+DVD)(Japan Version)
Gossip Candy (Jacket A)(SINGLE+DVD)(Japan Version) DVD Region 2
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July 3, 2010 Best Single Since 4 hot wave!This has to be one of the best summer albums Koochan's released since 4 hot wave! The tracks are just so much fan and the music videos are adorable!!
1. Lollipop isn't what you would think judging by the title. I expected something extremely poppy, so imagine my surprise when it ended up being a very R&B/Pop song. This song is addicting and honestly sounds like it just came from her 4 hot wave single. The music video even looks like it would have been filmed while she was in Morocco. Hot song for summer, right?
2. Inside Fishbowl is a very upbeat song. There's a lot going on in the song, so for those fans that have been with Koda Kumi since her beginning years will be surprised. I can honestly say that this doesn't sound like anything Koochan's done befoe - but it works! The PV is also unique, whereas the video is very grunge. The dance is adorable. I want every outfit she wore.
3. Outside Fishbowl has the same melody, but lower-pitched. One thing I just found adorable was, in both songs, any time she says 'fishbowl', she end up saying 'fishbool'. X3 The PV for this is very dark and will remind you of two videos (if you've been a Kuu-fan for a while): TABOO and Ningyo-Hime. I got a few Shake It Up vibes, too.
4. For you is the ballad for the album and does sound like something from her affection album (which had some of the best Koda Kumi ballads). It's not a power ballad (but those are usually reserved for her A-side ballads, anyway). It's a nice song to come after the three hardcore, upbeat songs.
5. Got To Be Real is a cover of 1970s disco song from Cheryl Lynn. Kuu did an AMAZING job at covering this song; and I'm not being biased. It takes a lot for me to like a remake of a song, and she nailed it. It was funny when she performed this during UNIVERSE Tour. Being a fan of the original, not many people knew the lyrics to the song. I was one of the few. X3
DEFINATELY buy this single! It's so worth it! It's one of my favourites! Right there with FREAKY and 4 hot wave!
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BEST - third universe - & 8th AL 'UNIVERSE' Original Mini Poster (Hong Kong Version)
BEST - third universe - & 8th AL 'UNIVERSE' Original Mini Poster (Hong Kong Version)
(3)Our Price: US$10.25June 16, 2010 It looks so nice!I'm with Nemisisyume: It does say 'mini poster'. Besides, I also got this for free when I preordered BEST ~third universe~ and I found it absolutely awesome. The only thing with poster-sizes in Asia is that they are made differently than American sizes, so it's difficult to find poster frames for them. But that's a small issue.
All of my Koda Kumi posters are in frames on my walls, with only a bit of room around the edges. But this poster looks so neat in a black-rimmed frame. It really does. Even with YesAsia selling it for $10 (¥1000) it's still worth it. The poster looks gorgeous and it's so reminiscent of BEST ~second session~.
One thing's for certain: I'm running out of room on my walls in my bedroom. I'm gonna have to migrate some of her posters to the living room.
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F.cuz Mini Album - No One
F.cuz Mini Album - No One
(3)Our Price: US$10.99List: US$14.99Save: US$4.00 (27%)Related promotions:1 people found the following helpful
May 20, 2010 One Mini Album and I'm an AddictI found out about this group through a website and, after hearing a 30-second preview of the song 'Jiggy', I had to hear the full version. When I did, I wanted to know everything about these guys and any music they had put out.
1. 'GO' is definately the electronica/dance styled song for the album and it's a very addicting track. At first, I kept laughing at all the little Michael Jackson mimics where, throughout the song, they'll go "HEE HEE!" But the more I listened to it, the cuter I found it to be. This song belongs in a club.
2. 'NO ONE' is the main single off of the album and there's a reason for it. It's a hardcore dance track and I can't tell if this should fall into a sub-category of hip-hop/rock. It's definately a mixture of those two genres, as well as electronic. I can't help but love Yejun's voice in this; I just want to play his parts over and over again.
3. 'Neo ttaemune', for some reason, reminds be of 2PM's 'Again & Again' song. I hear this and I start invisioning them doing the dance to that song. Not that that's a bad thing! This song's very addicting, but for me, it took a few listens to like. I'm not very fond of this autotune craze and most of this song is filled with autotune, which hides the boys' talents. I'm just glad the chorus is autotune free.
4. 'Boy Meet Girl' is a very addicting rock/electronica song. It has a much darker feel than the previous songs, but these boys pull it off. LeeU's vocals are what made me fall for this song (even though, vocally, I'm Yejun-biased). I do find myself thinking of 'HEY! (Don't Bring Me Down)' by DBSK when listening to this song, and I can't figure out why. The songs are completely different. Not that it matters.
5. 'Jiggy' is the song that made me a fan of F.Cuz is the first place! It's very upbeat and sounds like a Lead song. X3 When I heard this full version, I kept saying that F.Cuz is the Korean version of Lead; which ended up making several of my friends fans of F.Cuz. And the PV to this is just so much fun! This song makes you want to get up and dance so badly!
I'm definately giving this a 5/5! All of the songs are amazing and these boys have some incredible talent! Between Yejun's and LeeU's gorgeous vocals and Jinon's and Kan's sick rapping skills, this group is going places! It wouldn't surprise me if they start topping the charts in the next few years.
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After School 3rd Single Album - Bang!
After School 3rd Single Album - Bang!
(8)Our Price: US$10.99List: US$14.99Save: US$4.00 (27%)Related promotions:April 26, 2010 After School makes a BANG!@MTran0708, it is a single, you know. Single usually have one A-side, a B-side and then the instrumentals. This single fits the requirements.
Anyway! I am in *love* with this single so much!
01. Let's Do It! gives you a quick rundown on what to expect for the upcoming A-side: A hard song filled with the wicked percussion. This really does sound like something a college or high school band would be playing as a challenge to the opposing team. :D
02. BANG! is the best song EVER! Well...at least as far as After School's concerned (it even beats 'Ah!'). I adore the bridge in this (from 1:54 to 2:33). Once I put the single on my IPod, I replayed that part over and over and over. X3 My friends started to ask me if I had even heard the end of the song.
03. With U is a nice ballad, and I'm not even a ballad person. Though the opening, for some reason, reminds me of some Backstreet Boys song - no idea why! But I really do like this song (I'm not familiar enough with the new members) and their voices harmonize BEAUTIFULLY.
Here's the total: BUY THIS SINGLE!! It's so worth the money.^-^
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