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The Secret Code (Jacket A)(ALBUM+DVD)(Japan Version)
The Secret Code (Jacket A)(ALBUM+DVD)(Japan Version) DVD Region 2
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March 21, 2009 Not half as good as miroticI was excited about this album but I have already heard all the songs, but I have to be honest.
I'm disappointed, is this suppose to be a comeback or a goodbye!?
This album is no where near Mirotic.
Half of the album are singles which has already been released, such as Dou shite kimi wo suki~, Beautiful you, Bolero, Wasurenaide, Mirotic and Kiss the baby sky.
The songs are not strong enough. Their first single "Survivor" is a Purple line type of song. Good on cd but hard to sing live.
The reason why to get this first limited one is the footage from their T tour.
Nope for me this is not a new album it's a re-collection type of album.Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
This Is The One (Japan Version)
This Is The One (Japan Version)
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March 21, 2009 Finally!! HoweverFinally a English album!!
I have waited!
I was already hooked when she release "Come back to me".. A GREAT SONG!!
However I have to say, just like BoA's american album.. it's a bit too much rnb style for my taste.
BUT It in general it is a good album, but not as good as her last Japanese one.
I like it more when Hikki does her "ballad, popish kind of songs"
The songs I like the most are "Apple and cinnamon" and "This one (Crying like a child)" also.. "On and On".
I think this will bring Hikki a success in America and hopefully in other countries as well!!
Well done and hope to see more of Hikki overseas in the future!!Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
BoA US Vol. 1 (Korea Version)
BoA US Vol. 1 (Korea Version)
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March 21, 2009 too much RnBFor me BoA is a mix of ballads, pop and Rnb.
But this album is tooo much RnB for my taste.
Also some songs, what's up with the lyrics?
ie. first song "Eat you up", seriously what kind of lyrics is that?
I love the dance in her MV but I hate the lyrics, it sounds like a 7 year old wrote it and tossed it and someone found it and made a song out of it for fun.
Also..her second single "I did it for love".. I like the tune.. but she is saying "I did it for love" tooo many times, it made me forget the rest of the lyrics.
The album is a so so album.
Please Boa unni.. come back to Korea, or next time use various types of songs.. or something.
I'm disappointed with this album for me this is not the BoA I know...Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
Believe / Kumori Nochi, Kaisei (SINGLE+DVD)(First Press Limited Edition A)(Japan Version)
Believe / Kumori Nochi, Kaisei (SINGLE+DVD)(First Press Limited Edition A)(Japan Version) DVD Region 2
(1)Our Price: US$18.49Related promotions:March 21, 2009 BelieveIts their first single of 2009 and I love it.
I love the music and lyrics. ie. Sakurai Sho's rapping part!
Believe is the theme for Shochans movie "Yattaman" and what can I say.. it really suits the movie.
I get all happy and excited when I listen to the song, it's a power making song!!
Total love.
Track 2 曇りのち、快晴 (Kumori Nochi, Kaisei). Is the title track of Leader Ohno Satoshi's drama "Uta no oniisan" (The singing bigbrother).
Its a nice and catchy tune. And it's also Riidas first official solo song.
It's a really happy song and everyone can listen to it, young, old, men, women.
I love both of the PVs however.. I choosed the one with Believe since well.. Shochan is my fave in Arashi.
This is their 10th year and well.. what can I say.. it started of great and I think it will be even better! (^__^)Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
Save Your Last Dance For Me OST (SBS TV Series)
Save Your Last Dance For Me OST (SBS TV Series)
(249)Our Price: US$13.99List: US$18.99Save: US$5.00 (26%)Related promotions:February 1, 2009 Best OST!!I have seen many dramas and heard many OST's but this one, might be the best of the best!
The songs makes you happy and cry at the same time!
First when I heard the English versions I got confused since it's a Korean drama, but I have to say, the korean versions are as great as the English ones.
Track no. 1 - Give me Love is the main theme and my fave song!! but I do also like Our love will always last!! Even though years has past since it was released I can still listen to this music and remember the whole drama!!
an amazing drama!! a totally watch, and when you are done, you will feel that this OST is a MUST have OST to your collection!!Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
Boys Over Flowers OST (KBS TV Drama)
Boys Over Flowers OST (KBS TV Drama)
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February 1, 2009 The Korean version!This series has been a huge in Taiwan and Japan.. now it is the Korean version!
Unlike the Japanese and Taiwanese version this one includes more "songs" from artists~
My fave track is SS501 (or Trippel S) - 내 머리가 나빠서 (Because I'm stupied)
This song never gets tired, but of course I wished that all of the SS501 boys would have sung it..
but I guess we can't get everything and there is nothing wrong with Trippel S.
A surprise is SHINee's song Stand by me, I can't say I'm a fan of them.. but their song isn't bad! it's a mid-tempo song..and it makes you get going.
Then we also have T-MAX and their song Paradise.. It's a mid-up tempo song, for me it's a so-so song, but it's growing on me!
another song I really like is Lucky by 애슐리 (Ashily)~ I think it's the song that has been played the most..
there is something with 애슐리's voice, it is a bit special.
Not to forget the main theme song!!
In all a great soundtrack..maybe the best soundtrack, However the series may not beat the other two but..well they know music!!Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
Yakusoku (First Press Limited Edition)(Japan Version)
February 1, 2009 New Year and a new single!
Finally a new song from KinKi Kids!!
And it's not only a good song.. it's an AMAZING song! I love the beat and lyrics!! a great start of the year I have to say!
It's a ballad and totally opposite from their last "Secret code"..!
Also the "bonus songs", ユメハジメハナ(Yume ha Jimehana) and 旅立ちの日(Tabidachi no Hi) are great!
I played on my stereo and even my mum (who doesnt know Japanese and KinKi Kids that much said this were are great single..!!
This single I have been listening to over and over again since it was released!! I'm already looking forward to a new album!! KinKi Kids for 2009!!Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
Lee Min Woo Vol. 4 - M Rizing
Lee Min Woo Vol. 4 - M Rizing
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December 20, 2008 Best album by MinWoo oppa so far!!MinWoo Oppa has really progressed, If you just look at his previous albums and compare it with this one you can clearly see his progress.
I didn't like his 3rd album too much but this one is really awsome, I'd love to see his tour for this album...!!
I missed his tour 2008 but I hope I can see him 2009 because I think it's gonna be awsome. MinWoo has found his style.
Oppa is not the best singer but he has his own style, and that's why he is my fave in Shinhwa.
My absolute fave song is track 12. 나의 여백!! Loved the piano and his voice!!! he is a more up-tempo kind of guy but he does it really well. 5 out of 5!!
but I also like track 07. 가면 무도회-Feat. Big Tone and track 04. 용서해.
As said MinWoo oppa really made a great album!! since he is getting better and better... I'm really looking forward for his next one!!
민우오빠~ 정말 잘 했어요!!
화이팅~~!!!Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
Sunao ni Naretara JUJU feat. Spontania / I can be free (Japan Version)
Sunao ni Naretara JUJU feat. Spontania / I can be free (Japan Version)
(1)Our Price: US$15.25Usually ships within 7 daysRelated promotions:December 16, 2008 a happy surprise.I found out about JUJU and this song by looking at a SMAPXSMAP...
I have to say that Spontania sings better than SMAP, however the song in general is great..
but sometimes it reminds me a bit of Ayumi Hamasaki which makes me think that she could have done this song much better. Not that JUJU is bad but.. it's a Ayu kinda song.
However it's a great song...
"I can be free" is a nice song, nice tune a mid-tempo kind a song I'd say..
a good song when you are on the road!
『ひとりじゃない』 is a ballad, I didn't really fall for it the first time I heard it but I guess I have to let it grow on me...
I will try to listen to her other songs and see if she has more to offer!Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
Koi wa groovy×2 (Japan Version)
Koi wa groovy×2 (Japan Version)
(1)Our Price: US$15.25Usually ships within 7 daysRelated promotions:December 16, 2008 Great up-tempo song!!Ito Yuna has done mostly ballads but is here with a up-tempo song.
And it really suits her, and her voice in this song is amazing! Nice tune for the Christmas season, but can also go well on the beach!
It really shows that Ito Yuna is a great singer and can do various kinds of songs..
She has such a beautiful voice.
At first when I heard about it I was a bit afraid since I'm used to her ballads but she proved me wrong!
This single also comes with a new track 真冬の星座 (Mafuyu no seiza) a nice tune, and it shows a bit more Ito Yuna we are used to, however the new up-tempo Yuna is GREAT!!
Keep on!!!
A new version of her song Breeze are on the single, a Hawaiian mix, and most people who knows about Yuna knows that she was brought up in Hawaii.
5 stars out of 5 possible!Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
Otakara Photo & Episode -Arashi Sakura Sho
Otakara Photo & Episode -Arashi Sakura Sho
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December 16, 2008 Nice to see so many sides of Sho-chan!This is Sakurai Sho's photo book, and it's full of various kinds of photos of Sho-chan, from his Jr days until today.
There are from concerts, official events, "private", graduation, Tv-shows, movies, stageplays etc.
You really get to see loads of our chipmunk!!
Since I'm a Sakurai fan I see this photobook as a great treasure, a must have for all Sho fans... and also Arashi fans!!
He is a pretty and sexy boy ^^
It's divided into various parts: Introduction, Part 1 - 1999-2005, Part 2 - 2006-2007, Part 3 - Sho's jr days, Part 4 - 2008, Special part - Precious shots of Sho.. and at last but not least a Profile part - one Arashi part and one Sho part.
As for me I love the book and I have to say this one really shows how great Sho-chan is and how much he has grown and how much he has done within 9 years!!
I wonder already how the next photobook of him will look! (0^^)00(^^0)
Remember it is a NON-official Johnny's book!Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
Sing to the Sky (Normal Edition)(Japan Version)
Sing to the Sky (Normal Edition)(Japan Version)
(2)Our Price: US$34.25Usually ships within 7 daysRelated promotions:December 16, 2008 Daiseiko!Ayaka is back with full lenth album!
It came in 3 various editions, I bought the one with the LIVE dvd.
The cd is amazing with both ballads and up-tempo songs.
The LE also come with I believe (english version).. Ayaka did sing it well and the english was good!
My fave tracks on the album are: SKY, For today, Why, 魔法使いのしわざ , 手をつなごう, 君がいるから , おかえり and 今夜も星に抱かれて.
手をつなごう is my absolute fave, it's a song that I have been playing non-stop since it was released in the beginning of 2008, and now, in the end of 2008 I'm still listening to it!! Love both music and lyrics!
The duet she did with Kobukuro is also on the album, a happy surprise!
General a typical Ayaka album!!
If you don't know her...please try this album, she is amazing singer and makes great songs!!
this album is much much better then her first, however the first are also good ;)
about the live-dvd it is good but I didn't like the camera, it didn't capture ayaka in a good way.
I felt the music but not her.
maybe I should have chosen the LE with all her music videos instead!?
anyway a great album and a super great singer!
I'm looking forward to her 3rd album already!!Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
super.modern.artistic.performance (Japan Version)
super.modern.artistic.performance (Japan Version)
(1)Our Price: US$41.25Usually ships within 7 daysRelated promotions:December 16, 2008 SMAPI didn't attend to buy it since I don't really think SMAP can sing... But I love KimuTaku!!
however since I was in Japan at the time it came out and there were lots of adds etc for it and this salesperson dragged me in the store and gave me some free stuff when I bought it.
SMAP havent realease an album for a while so it's a comback I guess..
They all have been doin various projects - show's movies, dramas etc.
The song この瞬間、きっと夢じゃない (Kono toki kitto yume jyanai - This moment is surely not a dream) has been playing a lot and it has been stuck on my mind, however I don't like Nakai Masahiro's voice...somehow it doesnt sound too nice when he sings solo..'But its a good song, and it's the first SMAP song I really really like!
そのまま (Sono mama) is also a song which has been fameous but it's a too soft song in my ears~~
There are mixes kind of song and musicstyles on the album, a typical SMAP album?!
I guess loads of fans will buy it.. but well if you are not...well why don't try it, I mean it's not a bad album so if you'd like to try SMAP...try this album.
It also comes with solo songs...
I don't really have a fave, maybe Tsyoshi's or Goro's but I'm not sure..
I watched some clips from their super.modern.artistic.performance tour and they did a nice job and you get to see their styles, however again, Nakai's was maybe the "worse" so to say...Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
Jerry For You (2nd Version) (CD+VCD)
Jerry For You (2nd Version) (CD+VCD)
(1)Our Price: US$18.49Usually ships within 7 - 14 daysRelated promotions:December 13, 2008 Finally~~(I should have written a long time ago..but forgot..)
This is the solo album of Jerry Yan, member of Taiwanese group F4, also fameous from Taiwanese version of Meteor Garden (aka. Hana Yori Dango).
Jerry has always been my fave F4, but the again we ca discuss how great or say how well he actually can sing. He gets better and better each year and this one shows that he is trying.
There are 10 songs, some that we have heard before, from dramas etc, and some "new".
Jerry is more a ballad guy more than a rap/up-tempo kinda guy.
It is def. a good album and I'm looking forward to his new one, which is going to be released in 2009.
This version also comes with a vcd with MV's from various songs, which was one of the reasons why I got it~
Also lots of photos of Jerry in the photobooklet which comes with it as well, and a photo.
This is Jerry for you, and he is going to give us more soon!! we just have to wait!Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
truth / Kaze no Muko e (SINGLE+DVD)(First Press Limited Edition A)(Japan Version)
truth / Kaze no Muko e (SINGLE+DVD)(First Press Limited Edition A)(Japan Version) DVD Region 2
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December 9, 2008 MaouI love this song, it's an more up-tempo song and it really suits Arashi.
Once again they show up that they can do many various kinds of songs!!
This song has also been the title song for Arashi leader Ohno Satoshi's summer drama "Maou". - a great drama by the way!
I really like the various musical instruments they used for this track.
The second track is Arashi's official song for the Beijing Olympics show Sakurai Sho "starred" in, and the sound are totally different from truth. At first I didn't really get the hang of the song but after a while it went right into my heart, the PV was also really nice.. and maybe a bit classic!? However 2 great tracks and 3 versions.
1 with truth PV, 1 with 風の向こうへ (Kaze no Muko e) PV and 1 with a bonus song called スマイル (smile).
I love this song so much.... it's has been played on my mp3 non-stop since it came out~Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
Skeletons In The Closet (AKA: Shim's Family) (VCD) (Korea Version)
Skeletons In The Closet (AKA: Shim's Family) (VCD) (Korea Version) VCD
(1)Our Price: US$10.99List: US$15.99Save: US$5.00 (31%)Usually ships within 7 - 14 daysRelated promotions:December 9, 2008 A typical family?When I first saw it I was like.. hmm looks interesting let's buy and watch.
Somehow I found this movie like a normal yet unusual family situation. Kinda like walking into someones family in their daily life.
It goes up and down and some might see this movie a bit boring from time to time, however just watch it through and in the end you might say.. it wasn't that bad after all.. it was actually good.
That is what I felt.
it is fun, sad, weird at the same time however it's not too much and that's why it's a good movie!
You are invited home to an "ordinary Korean family".Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
Waiting For You (Await Your Love Edition) (CD + Folder) (Taiwan Version)
Waiting For You (Await Your Love Edition) (CD + Folder) (Taiwan Version)
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December 5, 2008 It's F4!!I bought it when it was released but forgot to write so I do it now!!
It has gone some time since their last album but they are back.
The 2 F4 songs 體驗 and 在這裡等你 were featured in the drama called "Wish to see you again" starring all F4 members except for Jerry Yan who was in Japan during that time.
Which was a shame since it would had been nice to see F4 back together!
I like both F4 songs but I have to say that 在這裡等你 is my absolute fave, I can listen to it over and over again!!
Besides from the F4 songs my fave are Jerry's songs 你是我唯一的執著 and 我沒有辦法離開你. Vanness song Listen to your heart and Ken's 無所謂.
However the other songs are great too~~
I wished that they would have had more F4 songs.. I mean solos are great but, well I missed group songs.
It's fun to see that F4 are back and I'm already looking forward to a new album..!!
I also loved the poster etc which came with the edition!!
Even though time has passed since it was released...I still listen to the album often!!Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
A Man Who Was Superman (DVD) (Final Cut) (Limited Edition) (Korea Version)
A Man Who Was Superman (DVD) (Final Cut) (Limited Edition) (Korea Version) DVD Region 3
(2)Our Price: US$26.99List: US$35.99Save: US$9.00 (25%)Related promotions:December 5, 2008 A real event~When I bought it I didnt know a thing.. I just picked it because it was a new movie.
And at first I didn't recognize Jeon Ji Hyun!! and she does a good part.. much better then she has done before..in my eyes anyway.
Since this movie is based on a real life story I think they made it well!!
It was fun,sad and touching, and I believe the ordinary superman touched many peoples hearts!
Worth buying and watch!!Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
Baby and I (DVD) (First Press Edition) (Korea Version)
Baby and I (DVD) (First Press Edition) (Korea Version) DVD Region 3
(1)Our Price: US$27.99List: US$35.99Save: US$8.00 (22%)Related promotions:December 5, 2008 Cute and fun movie!The plot of the movie isn't the best but the actors makes it fun and worth to watch.
Jang Geun Suk, a new Korean star!!, and the baby Manson Moon are so cute together...
I also love "Kim Byul", her character is amazing and fun...love her costumes and peronality and it makes it fun to watch! Love when she says things about alcohol, smoking, correcting teachers etc..!
From beeing a rebellious teenager to a father is amazing to see and he is really trying. Somehow I get a feeling that this movie is not only for "fun" it's also to show how life can turn out for many young people, who are having sex at young age.
Baby Manson Moon are so cute and are really an amazing baby, you feel you want him yourself!! Where can you find such a baby and get it to act like that!?
Great job and fun movie...and touching!Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
Musekinin Hero (Jacket A)(SINGLE+DVD)(First Press Limited Edition)(Japan Version)
Musekinin Hero (Jacket A)(SINGLE+DVD)(First Press Limited Edition)(Japan Version) DVD Region 2
(1)Our Price: US$19.49Usually ships within 7 daysRelated promotions:December 5, 2008 Wow~無責任ヒーロー is a perfect song for Kanjani8!! and I love it.. the song -lyrics & music!
The PV for this song is also amazing, however there are so many versions (3) and it made it difficult to choose!
Its fun to see them do a song which is not only a Kanjani8 it is also a hit!
無責任ヒーロー is the song of 2008, much better than Wahaha!!
This edition comes with 2 extra songs and a dvd. I love this dvd because of BJ... a song which was featured on Wahaha!
If you haven't heard much of Kanjani or havent seen them too much... take a look at this one, it's really GREAT!!Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This)
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