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Tsuioku + LOVE LETTER (Japan Version)

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Tsuioku + LOVE LETTER (Japan Version)
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Customer Rating: Customer Review Rated Bad 7 - 7 out of 10 (3)
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Product Title: Tsuioku + LOVE LETTER (Japan Version) 追憶 + LOVE LETTER (日本版) 追忆 + LOVE LETTER (日本版) 追憶 + LOVE LETTER (日本版) Tsuioku + LOVE LETTER (Japan Version)
Singer Name(s): Shimatani Hitomi 島谷瞳 岛谷瞳 島谷ひとみ Shimatani Hitomi
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Release Date: 2004-09-01
Publisher Product Code: AVCD-17525
Language: Japanese
Disc Format(s): Copy-Protected CD, CD
Other Information: Album
Package Weight: 100 (g)
Shipment Unit: 1 What is it?
Publisher: avex trax
YesAsia Catalog No.: 1003691494

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アーティスト:島谷ひとみ
タイトル:追憶+LOVE LETTER（ＡＬＢＵＭのみ）

ANB系アニメ「ドラえもん」エンディング・テーマ「YUME日和」、「ナノテク・アパガード」CMソング「Viola」他、全13曲を収録したアルバムのALBUMのみのヴァージョン。初回限定盤のみボーナス･トラックにCX系「めざましテレビ」テーマソング「手のひらを太陽に」を収録。ALBUM+DVDヴァージョン(AVCD-17524)同時発売。

初回封入：購入者連動応募券
01. 追憶＋LOVE LETTER
02. ANGELUS -アンジェラス-
03.「またね。」
04. 久遠-kuon-
05. Z! Z! Z! -Zip! Zap! Zipangu!-
06. Domenica
07. Jewel of Kiss
08. はつこい
09. Viola
10. ハナムケノ言葉
11. YUME日和（Album Version）
12. 綺羅星
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March 26, 2005
As the title suggests this is a concept album about love: Twelve songs of lyrical correspondence written to a lover, friends, family, and the artist herself. The compositions range from exotic to danceable and the mixture of medium slow tunes that seem to balance with Hitomi’s image of lively energy reveal the graceful and calm presence of a 24-year-old artist in her golden years. With Yuko Onari (illustrator and novelist) and Satoshi Suzuki (TV drama and movie screenwriter) contributing lyrics, fans will come to know Hitomi’s outlook, character, and above all, her true self. Five years after debuting, the real Hitomi is stepping forward and it is going to make her an even more interesting artist to follow.

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Average Customer Rating for this Edition: Customer Review Rated Bad 7 - 7 out of 10 (3)
Average Customer Rating for All Editions of this Product: Customer Review Rated Bad 8 - 8.9 out of 10 (10)

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October 12, 2005

This customer review refers to Tsuioku + LOVE LETTER (CD+DVD)(Limited Edition)(Japan Version)
A fun album Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10
This is a good album, not a single boring song. I really like the tracks with the Far Eastern-flavoured melodies such as "Mata ne" and "Viola". I highly recommend it to those who like pop music in general, ie. ballads, active/upbeat tunes and in between.
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July 31, 2005

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 Lively & memorable! Customer Review Rated Bad 8 - 8 out of 10

I've been in love with JPOP for several years now, but I wasn't too impressed with the much bigger hypes - like Ayumi & Utada. I believe that Hitomi, along with her various styles can be just as comparable.

My favourite style she sings is those of a mild Mediterranean/Latin feel. The 2nd track in this album - 'ANGELUS' to me has proven her potential. It's a very lively & powerful combination of Salsa, and Dance which I believe makes it the HIGHEST standing point in this album. If you have listened to similar themed songs like 'MOTTO', ‘La Fiesta’ or ‘Fantasista’, you will love 'ANGELUS'.

Hitomi is also an extremely delicate singer. 'HATSUKOI', is reminiscent to her previous hit 'POINSETTIA'. Both are slow but deeply intricate and poetic that makes them unpassable. 'MATANE' uses a similar approach but delivers a less poetic feel.

There are 9 tracks that I personally like so far - particularly the emotional 'JEWEL OF KISS', 'MATANE', 'YUME BIYORI' (for the ending theme of anime Doraemon OST) and 'HATSUKOI'. The included DVD MVs are also colourfully designed and full of personality. It is also a memorable thing to watch - especially the final video collage 'behind-the-scenes' for each of the MV production.

Even if she is one of those low profile artists, I always think otherwise as I believe that she deserves more fame. What makes her really appealing is how most of her songs (including the ones in this album) are technically complicated, but each inside has a tight, cohesive connection & flow in between. It was her previous best album Delicious! I had early last year that leads me into buying this limited edition of Love Letter. Highly recommended.
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Anonymous

April 3, 2005
An amazing album! Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10
This is a wonderful cd. Ms. Shimatani covers several musical genres, and her voice is pleasant to the ears. I've come to very much enjoy her dancey beats mixed in with traditional music.. it creates a very fresh and fun style. I would definitely recommend track 1 "Tsuioku + LOVE LETTER", track 5 "Z! Z! Z! -Zip! Zap! Zipangu!-", track 9, "Viola" (you'll see what I mean about the traditional influences in this wonderful song!), and track 11, "Yume Biyori".

If you're looking for a new artist, Shimatani is DEFINITELY one you should check out.
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January 16, 2005

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The BEST Album of All Time! Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10
I fell in love with this CD the moment I played it. It has great tunes, her songs are beautiful, and it's totally worth it! I think this is one of Shimatani Hitomi's best albums of all time. I listen to this CD repeatedly for several days. I must commend the great instrumental music as well. You will be surprised!
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Anonymous

January 14, 2005
Lots of energy Customer Review Rated Bad 8 - 8 out of 10
I have to admit, the first song of hers I heard was Angelus through watching Inuyasha, and I fell in love Hitomi's voice and style immediately. Also, Viola is a beautiful track that puts the listener in mind of ancient China, while at the same time, it has a dance feel to it. While many of the tracks have a decidedly fast pace and dance feel to them, Shimatani pulls it off well. Nice!
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