Ayumi Hamasaki ; NEXT LEVEL

February 18, 2009 at 9:01 pm (Album, Ayumi Hamasaki, CD) (, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , )

Next Level / Ayumi Hamasaki
Ayumi Hamasaki
Next Level / Ayumi Hamasaki
Ayumi Hamasaki
Next Level / Ayumi Hamasaki
Ayumi Hamasaki
Next Level / Ayumi Hamasaki
Ayumi Hamasaki
Widely popular J-Pop legend Ayumi Hamasaki is poised to release her 10th full length album on March 25th, 2009.  This date is exactly one month after the release of her most recent single, ‘Rule / Sparkle’.  The album, titled NEXT LEVEL, is said to bring her musical and lyrics style up a few notches, experementing and dabbling in never-before-used styles for an all-knew sound.  The album will have 13 tracks total, including the single tracks “Days”, “GREEN”, “Rule”, and “Sparkle.”  The album is rather expesnive, as you can see from the above pre-order links.  As all Hamasaki releases, it’s going to be dropped under the Avex Trax record albel.

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Sora no Hana Recommends

August 10, 2008 at 8:00 am (Album, Ayumi Hamasaki, CD, CD Review, Kanon Wakeshima, RECOMMENDS, Single, alan, misono) (, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , )

Say / misono
misono
  • “Say”, the sophomore album by misono koda, is much better than her debut album and defintely deserves a listen.  Her music is much more enjoyable and interesting this time around, and this album does not disappoint!
Mirrorcle World / Ayumi Hamasaki
Ayumi Hamasaki
  • Another fantastic single by Ayumi Hamasaki, otherwise known as the queen of J-Pop.  This version of her 10th Anniversary single “Mirrorcle World” features “Depend on You (10th Anniversary Version)” as the second b-side, which is superior.  Including the instrumentals, there are a total of 6 tracks.
still doll / Kanon Wakeshima
Kanon Wakeshima
  • With only 3 songs and no instrumentals, this single may sound a little dry, but believe me when I say it’s not.  It’s worth the small amount of money for a masterpiece like “still doll”.  It also has a b-side and an orgel (music box) version of the a-side.
Sora Uta / alan
alan
  • This single sports a poppy and catchy song while still being uplifting and meaningful.  The single is the second single in an on-going singles project and is, in my opinion, her best single to date.  It features and a-side, a b-side and instrumentals of both.

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Ayumi Hamasaki ; A COMPLETE

August 3, 2008 at 8:00 pm (Album, Ayumi Hamasaki, CD) (, , , , , , , , , )

“A COMPLETE” is the 5th Best-Of/Compilation album by the empress of pop, Ayumi Hamasaki.  It is being released on September 10th under the Avex Trax record label in 3CD+DVD and 3CD formats.  It contains all the A-Side tracks to all of her singles, totalling 43 tracks.  There is a special “Who… (10th Anniversary Edition)” included as the 44th track, as well.  Limited Edition bonuses come with the 3CD+DVD versions, including a 48 page photobook containing unreleased single covers and special housing.  This is being released to celebrate her 10th year in the music industry.

CD1 Tracklist
  1. poker face
  2. YOU
  3. Trust
  4. For My Dear…
  5. Depend on you
  6. WHATEVER
  7. LOVE ~Destiny~
  8. TO BE
  9. Boys & Girls
  10. monochrome
  11. appears
  12. kanariya
  13. Fly high
  14. vogue
  15. Far away
CD2 Tracklist
  1. SEASONS
  2. SURREAL
  3. AUDIENCE
  4. M
  5. evolution
  6. NEVER EVER
  7. Endless sorrow
  8. UNITE!
  9. Dearest
  10. Daybreak
  11. Free & Easy
  12. independent
  13. Voyage
  14. ourselves
  15. forgiveness
CD3 Tracklist
  1. No way to say
  2. Moments
  3. INSPIRE
  4. CAROLS
  5. STEP you
  6. fairyland
  7. HEAVEN
  8. Bold & Delicious
  9. Startin’
  10. BLUE BIRD
  11. glitter
  12. talkin’ 2 myself
  13. Mirrorcle World
  14. Who… (10th Anniversary version) (Bonus Track)
DVD Tracklist
  • Limited TA Live Tour (ZEPP TOKYO: 2003.05.27)
  1. Real me
  2. poker face
  3. Depend on you
  4. TO BE
  5. YOU
  6. Dolls
  7. A Song for ××
  8. SURREAL
  9. evolution
  10. RAINBOW
  • a-nation’02 (2002.09.01)
  1. evolution
  2. HANABI
  3. Voyage
  • a-nation’03 (2003.08.31)
  1. forgiveness
  2. Boys & Girls
  • a-nation’04 (2004.08.29)
  1. GAME
  2. Moments
  3. Greatful Days
  • a-nation’05 (2005.08.28)
  1. fairyland
  2. is this LOVE?
  • a-nation’06 (2006.08.27)
  1. UNITE!
  2. A Song for ××
  • a-nation’07 (2007.08.26)
  1. until that Day…
  2. July 1st
  3. Boys & Girls

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Ayumi Hamasaki ; COUNTDOWN LIVE 2007-2008

May 23, 2008 at 6:57 pm (Ayumi Hamasaki, DVD) ()

CDL 07-08 Cover

Hamasaki is giving us our second DVD release of the year, following “ASIA TOUR 2008 ~Tour of Secret~” comes the new DVD release, “COUNTDOWN LIVE 2007-2008 ~10th Anniversary~”.  The DVD will be released in Japan on June 18th under the Avex Trax record label.

Tracklisting:
00. starting over
01. talkin’ 2 myself
02. STEP you
03. Ladies Night
04. fated
05. Together When…
06. decision
07. SURREAL
08. Bold & Delicious
09. RAINBOW
10. evolution
11. Boys & Girls
12. glitter
(encore)
13. untitled ~for her~
14. 卒業写真 (Sotsugyou Shashin)
15. +
16. Humming 7/4
17. MY ALL
+ Bonus Footage

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