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HEAVEN (Japan Version)
September 13, 2005 Ayu FanWhat more could an Ayu-fan ask for? Remixes and two ten-star songs! HEAVEN is a beautiful and sad ballad that will catch your heart. WILL is a mysterious song that I believe is unique to Ayu's usual style. I am really looking forward to the alterna orchestral version:) This single is another step up from fairyland (which was excellent as well)! Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
ENDLESS STORY - REIRA starring YUNA ITO (Japan Version)
ENDLESS STORY - REIRA starring YUNA ITO (Japan Version)
(10)Our Price: US$15.25Usually ships within 7 daysRelated promotions:September 13, 2005 Has PotentialWhat a great singer! No words can describe Yuna's warm,soulful voice. She's very different among the Jpop singers, imo. I was surprised that she's only a newcomer! Hearing ENDLESS STORY brings me to tears because it reminds me so much of NANA. Buy the single, listen to the song, listen to Yuna. I hope to see more singles/album coming up for Yuna Ito! Journey is also a good song. Instead of tears, this song brings me hope and happiness. What more could I ask for? Support Yuna. Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
September 13, 2005 LOVE IT!
My favorite Namie Amuro album, aside from QoHp!
This album is soul and R&B filled, along with Namie's deep powerful voice. She's pure genius. Favorites are , respect the power of love, love 2000, asking why, give it a try, and leavin for las vegasDid you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
Meal No.2 (Preorder Limited Edition) (CD+DVD)
1 people found the following helpful
September 13, 2005 Good things and Bad thingsHey, treat this as an experimental album. The addition of the female voice is definitely a step up, but the new male voice is weak and ordinary. I was also dissappointed by the absence of "G-power", but good thing that he sang at least one song for the album. The songs are catchy, but not the kind of songs that will be savored. All the songs are pretty nice, especially track 1 and "Mu Dan Jiang" Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
181920 & films (CD+DVD) (Overseas Version)
September 13, 2005 Bought this a while agoBut my version didn't have the DVD :'(
Anyway this is a decent album! I recommend this if you like the young Amuro, with all the techno music. It was my first Namie album, but definitely not the best, but this is a "best collection" so get it bec. it doesn't have any filler :) good old Amuro stuff~Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
LOVE JAM (Overseas Version)
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August 27, 2005 DecentI love this album, but probabably not as much as LOVE PUNCH. If you're new to Ai, then listen to LOVE PUNCH first. This album has some pretty goods singles, but the album songs are not as catchy. I personally dislike the booklet too. Overall this is an excellent album with no fillers. The non-catchy stuff will eventually grow on you as you listen. Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
FUSE OF LOVE (Japan Version)
FUSE OF LOVE (Japan Version)
(5)Our Price: US$34.25Usually ships within 7 daysRelated promotions:2 people found the following helpful
August 27, 2005 I love it!Recommended: 1, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12...that's a lot huh? Well it's because I love FUSE OF LOVE!! I own Mai-K's 'Wish You the Best' album, but I have to admit that this new album is a step up from her best album. FUSE OF LOVE features the classical Mai-K smooth pop style, which reminds me a lot of her older albums. It's very good! If you didn't like the singles featured in this album, then you're in luck, because in my opinion the new album songs are way better than the singles! This album will grow on you, as you listen closely to Mai-K's smooth, lovable voice. Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
STEP you / is this LOVE ? (Overseas Version)
August 25, 2005 Good SongsFirst of all, I don't recommend the single's videos. The songs are definitely good. STEP you is a unique song by Ayu with some very catchy beats! is this LOVE? is an emotional and beautiful rock song that will catch your heart. I also like how her new singles now have more than just 1 cover photo (1 single fold). This single comes with several awesome Ayu photos as the cover. Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
fairyland (CD+DVD)(Overseas Version)
fairyland (CD+DVD)(Overseas Version) DVD Region 3
(7)Our Price: US$12.99Usually ships within 7 daysRelated promotions:August 25, 2005 One of Ayu's best, most complete singlesTwo completely different genres: fairyland c/w alterna! The mixes of STEP you and fairyland are excellent also; STEP you remix is a fun song that will get you singing along, and fairyland is just a good, hopeful, summer song, period.
On the other hand, alterna is a very unique song, imo. It's different from most of the rock songs that I've heard from Ayu. Just listen to it, it's very different, and I do recommended that you watch the PVs. Watching the alterna PV will make you love the song even more! oh, I forgot to mention that the fairyland PV gallery pics are beautiful. This single is great for newbies (genres) and Ayu-collectors (creative PVs+excellent songs/remixes=a very complete single)Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
A BALLADS (Overseas Version)
A BALLADS (Overseas Version)
(25)Our Price: US$17.99Usually ships within 1 to 2 daysRelated promotions:August 6, 2005 Could have been betterIt's A BALLADS, so it should have more concrete, solid, ballad song. The 'Who...' new mix is good, along with RAINBOW, but nothing extremely fascinating. But this is a good selection of Ayu songs, but definitely not all ballads. There are different versions of the booklet cover...so I guess that's a grabber..buy this if you're a die-hard Ayu-fan like me Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
August 6, 2005 CAROLS!
Get the CD only version...because the MV is not good, in my opinion. And jsut to let you know, the os version is no longer available for 6.49 (the price that I paid)-summer sale. But I still recommend this single. The song is very emotional and meaningful, from beginning to end. Everyone can imagine their own 'CAROLS' scene, while listening to this. The Criminal Tribal Mix is awesome! I liek remixes of ballads, and those are rare for Ayu now, so get this! Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
Queen of Hip-Pop (Japan Version)
Queen of Hip-Pop (Japan Version)
(25)Our Price: US$34.25Usually ships within 7 - 14 daysRelated promotions:August 6, 2005 ExcellentRecommended songs are: WANT ME, WANT ME (catchy!), WoWa (catchy and fun), I Wanna Show You My Love (sweet song dedicated to Amuro's fans),My Darling (a song with attitude, nice beats!), I Love You (another sweet song!)....and there are definitely no fillers. The entire album is good, with distincts qualities fo each song. Namie Amuro is the Queen of Hip-pop, definitely, in my opinion. Go get this now! This is better than the STYLE album! But beware, if you're not into hip-hop, you might not like it. Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
Love Enhanced - Single Collection (Overseas Version)
Love Enhanced - Single Collection (Overseas Version)
(6)Our Price: US$12.99List: US$17.99Save: US$5.00 (28%)Related promotions:August 6, 2005 GoodLovin' it is my favorite track, along with I WILL. This is definitely a "single collection", which you will hear some of Namie's bests songs. If you did not like Queen of Hip-pop, then maybe you will like this one, because it's mostly ballads...I give it 9 stars because some of the transformations aren't as good as the original, and some good songs are not included. Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
Hitori (Hong Kong Version)
Hitori (Hong Kong Version)
(2)Our Price: US$9.99Usually ships within 7 - 14 daysRelated promotions:2 people found the following helpful
August 6, 2005 Excellent!I love the cover along with the songs. Hitori is better than Yuki no Hana, in my opinion. I like the lyrics a lot, and the cover pose relates with the meaning. I was dissapointed to find the end roll version an instrumental...but nonetheless this song is awesome! I like the album version better, though. I suggest buying this if you're an extreme Mika-fan Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
Moments (CD+DVD)(Hong Kong Version)
Moments (CD+DVD)(Hong Kong Version) DVD Region 3
(8)Our Price: US$11.99Usually ships within 7 daysRelated promotions:1 people found the following helpful
July 9, 2005 Skills!If you listen to 'Moments', then you will notice the difficulty of singing this song. Ayu definitely has challenged herself in this single. Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
July 9, 2005 Beautiful
'CAROLS' is a very beautiful, winter song. Nonetheless Ayu looks spectacular on the single cover. I love this song because it's so emotional, the first time I heard it I had tears in my eyes:') Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
Encore (MV Special Version) (CD+DVD) (Taiwan Version)
Encore (MV Special Version) (CD+DVD) (Taiwan Version) DVD Region All
(7)Our Price: US$27.49Usually ships within 7 - 14 daysRelated promotions:July 9, 2005 A Review of the MV'sDon't get me wrong, because I love their 'Encore' album, but I'm just very dissapointed with their MV's. Obviously they've put a lot of money into the videos, but I must say that they are below mediocre. I suggest that you never buy S.H.E's MVs. Try watching a J-pop music video (any), if you want to know the stand that I'm putting on top. Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
BoA vol.3 - Atlantis Princess
BoA vol.3 - Atlantis Princess
(144)Our Price: US$13.99List: US$18.99Save: US$5.00 (26%)Related promotions:July 3, 2005 Great BuyGreat price for a great album! This album contains many optimistic, catchy, and fun songs. Make sure to listen to 1,4,8,9,12. I prefer BoA's Korean albums^^...plus her image is great, in this album! Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
BoA - Valenti
BoA - Valenti
(19)Our Price: US$16.99List: US$23.99Save: US$7.00 (29%)Usually ships within 7 - 14 daysRelated promotions:July 3, 2005 GoodI don't like BoA too much, but this album is an exception. Recommended tracks are 1,2,5,13...I believe this is her best Japanese album ever, standing next to the Korean album "Atlantis Princess", which is another fav of mine. Has anyone noticed that her songs are fun to dance to? Personal experience..;) Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
July 3, 2005 Very Good
I like Ayu's pop/techno songs better, and this album provides the best of its kind. You can find some of her old classics here, if you've listened to her newer albums. Unfortunately the 2nd disk wasn't too good. I recommend tracks 2,5,8,9,10,12,16... Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This)
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