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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Leah Dizon ; Communication!!!

August 11, 2008 at 8:00 pm (Album, CD, Leah Dizon) (, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , )

Communication!!! / Leah Dizon
Leah Dizon
“Communication!!!” is the second album release by American born pop-starlet Leah Dizon. It is being released on August 20th under the Victor Entertainment record label in both CD-Only and CD+DVD formats. It includes the single “Love Paradox” and it’s b-side, “Under the Same Sky”, along with the single “Vanilla” and it’s b-side “LOVE SWEET CANDY”.
CD Tracklist
  1. Step into my world
  2. Love Paradox
  3. LOVE SWEET CANDY
  4. Without a good-bye
  5. Vanilla
  6. Nothin’ to Lose
  7. Lost at Sea
  8. Communication!!!
  9. Not Too Bad
  10. BxKxRxxx
  11. Under the Same Sky
  12. Thank you
DVD Tracklist
  1. Under the Same Sky (PV)
  2. Under the Same Sky (Tokyo Prom Queen Version) (PV)
  3. Under the Same Sky (Making Video)
  4. Vanilla (PV)
  5. Sweet Vanilla shot!
  6. Love Paradox (PV)
  7. Hong Kong Tour Live & Off Leah’s Cut

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New Releases ; Aya Kamiki & the studs

August 11, 2008 at 4:44 pm (Album, CD, Single, aya kamiki, the studs) (, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , )

UNTITLED (3rd Album) / Aya Kamiki
Aya Kamiki
Record Label: Giza
Release Date: September 10th, 2008
Formats: CD-Only, CD+DVD¹, CD+DVD³
Creepy Crawly / the studs
the studs
Record Label: Free-Will
Release Date: October 1st, 2008
Formats: CD-Only
Ano Oto / the studs
the studs
Record Label: Free-Will
Release Date: October 8th, 2008
Formats: CD-Only
Tobari / the studs
the studs
Record Label: Free-Will
Release Date: October 15th, 2008
Formats: CD-Only

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GIRL NEXT DOOR ; Guuzen no Kakuritsu

August 11, 2008 at 8:00 am (CD, GIRL NEXT DOOR, Single) (, , , , , , , , , , , , )

Guzen no Kakuritsu / GIRL NEXT DOOR
GIRL NEXT DOOR

“Guuzen no Kakuritsu” is the debut single by Avex produced band “GIRL NEXT DOOR”.  It is comingo out in both CD-Only and CD+DVD formats on September 3rd.  As you may have guessed, it is coming out on the Avex Trax record label.  First Press come with a bonus photobook.

Tracklisting

1. Guzen no Kakuritsu
2. Breath
3. red ribbon – Unmei no Hito
4. Guzen no Kakuritsu (ice cream mix)
5. Guzen no Kakuritsu (instrumental)
6. Breath (instrumental)

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new singles ; Tohoshinki, misono, AAA

August 11, 2008 at 1:19 am (AAA, CD, Single, Tohoshinki, misono) (, , , , , , , , , , , , )

UNTITLED / Dong Bang Shin Ki (Tohoshinki)
Dong Bang Shin Ki (Tohoshinki)
Record Label: Rhythm Zone (Avex Trax)
Release Date: October 1st, 2008
Formats: CD-Only, CD+DVD
UNTITLED / misono
misono
Record Label: Avex Trax
Release Date: October 29th, 2008
Formats: CD-Only, CD+DVD
UNTITLED / AAA
AAA
Record Label: Avex Trax
Release Date: October 8th, 2008
Formats: CD-Only, CD+DVD¹, CD+DVD²

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L’arc~en~ciel ; NEXUS 4 / SHINE

August 10, 2008 at 8:00 pm (CD, Single, l`arc~en~ciel) (, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , )

Nexus 4 / Shine / L'Arc-en-Ciel
L’Arc-en-Ciel

This is the 35th single release by popular J-Rock band L’arc~en~ciel and their last before their hiatus, which will last at least a few years.  “NEXUS 4 / SHINE” is on sale August 27th.  It will be released in just the Cd-Only format under the Sony Music Entertainment label.  “NEXUS 4″ is the tie-in song for the Subaru Legacy while “SHINE”is the theme song for the anime “Seirei no Moribito”.

Tracklist

  1. NEXUS 4
  2. SHINE
  3. NEXUS 4 (hydeless version)
  4. SHINE (hydeless version)

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ayaka x kobukuro ; Anata To

August 10, 2008 at 1:00 pm (CD, Single, ayaka) (, , , , , , , , , )

Anata To  / Ayaka, Kobukuro
Ayaka, Kobukuro

“Anata To” is the second collaborative release put together by singer-songwriter and pop starlet ayaka and the folk duo who has been making tidal waves in the Japanese music scene for the last few years, Kobukuro.  The song is a nice ballad.  It is being released in CD-Only format under the Warner Music Japan label on September 24th, 2008.  The cover is very similar to the cover of their previous collaborative efforts, “WINDING ROAD”

Tracklist

  1. Anata to (あなたと)
  2. Anata to (あなたと) (Instrumental)

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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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alan ; RED CLIFF ~Shin Sen~

August 9, 2008 at 8:28 pm (CD, Single, alan) (, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , )

Red Cliff - Shin-Sen / alan
alan
Red Cliff - Shin-Sen / alan
alan

As part of her 5 singles, alan is releasing the Japanese version of her Chinese song “Xin Zhan ~RED CLIFF~”, titled “RED CLIFF ~Shin Sen~” this time around.  It will be released on October 15th, 2008, in both CD-Only and CD+DVD formats under the avex trax record label.

*track listing not yet out

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Anna Tsuchiya ; Virgin Cat

August 4, 2008 at 8:00 pm (Anna Tsuchiya, CD, Single) (, , , , , , , , , , , , , , )

Virgin Cat / Anna Tsuchiya
Anna Tsuchiya
The Cover of Anna Tsuchiyas 9th Single, Virgin Cat

The Cover of Anna Tsuchiya's 9th Single, "Virgin Cat"

“Virgin Cat” is the 9th single release from experimental rock artist Anna Tuchiya.  The song is being used in the commercial for the Japanese DVD release for the TV show titled “The L World” and is being released on September 10th under the Avex Trax sub label MAD PRAY RECORDS.  Unlike her other singles, this single is being released in only one format: CD-Only, as the release of her second studio album is coming shortly after this single.

Tracklist

  1. Virgin Cat
  2. Imitation night
  3. Virgin Cat (Remix)

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