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Jan. 21st, 2005 | 03:56 pm
Hi everyone! Sorry about the delayed and very late update; I've had a lot of things going on, from a major outline in English class to my computer not working -_-;. I PROMISE my next update will be much sooner, so thanks for sticking with me!
Kaela Kimura - Artist Homepage
happiness!!! - Download | Mirror
Translation: N/A
Length: 4:59 ~ 6.85 MB
From: happiness!!! single (Out 04.10.27)
Genre: Pop Rock
Buy It
Thoughts: This is Kaela Kimura's second single, released in October. Both the lyrics and the music convey an upbeat sense of happiness, although the song also has a rockish feel that prevents it from sounding like pure bubblegum pop. Kaela's voice isn't high pitched or squeaky at all, and it's very pleasant to listen to. She also does modeling work and hosts the Japanese TV program saku saku. "happiness!!!" is a great song for cheering you up, obviously ^_^
Garnet Crow - Artist Homepage
Fill Away - Download | Mirror
Translation: N/A
Length: 4:05 ~ 5.62 MB
From: I'm waiting 4 you album - (Out 12.08.04)
Genre: Alternative Rock, Soft Rock
Buy It
Thoughts: Garnet Crow is a 4 person band (2 girls, 2 guys) that has been called a 'softer' Do As Infinity, and I would have to agree with that. I really like them because, as good as DAI sounds, sometimes they can be a little too hard, and Garnet Crow sounds more gentle and yet still retains their alternative rock sound. They're also pretty good at ballads, but this is more of an upbeat but still soothing rock song. (Excuse my horrible diction, I should be using a thesaurus. :P)
nobodyknows+ - Artist Homepage
T.R.U.E - Download | Mirror
Translation: N/A
Length: 4:32 ~ 6.23 MB
From: Shiawasenara te wo Tatakou / T.R.U.E. single (Out 01.15.05)
Genre: Hip-Hop, Dance
Buy It
Thoughts: I used to hate this 6-man hip hop group, mainly because one or two of their MCs have really annoying voices. But then I watched one of their concerts, and they don't seem that bad to me anymore. I think it's because the concert showed me that the group doesn't take itself that seriously, or at the very least, their PVs and songs are all light hearted and easy to dance too. And I will admit that a few of the singers actually have good voices for this genre.
L'arc en Ciel - Artist Homepage
Killing Me - Download | Mirror
Translation: N/A
Length: 4:02 ~ 5.55 MB
From: "Killing Me" single (Out 01.15.05)
Genre: Rock
Buy It
Thoughts: Well, it seems like Larku has just been going on "autopilot" through their latest songs - don't get me wrong, they're still great, and one of Japan's top rock bands, but their newest music isn't anything special or innovative or 'a step above'. "Killing Me" is still an upbeat, fast-paced release from them, so listen to it if you haven't had the chance yet (even though I'm sure you can find this single very easily on the internet ^_^). Oh, and I hate Hyde's new hairstyle, the whole time I watched the PV I was distracted by it. It makes him look like Elvis. :P
Dynamic Duo - Artist Homepage
Ring my Bell - Download | Mirror
Translation: N/A (Korean language song)
Length: 3:47 ~ 3.48 MB
From: "Dynamic Duo vol.1 - Taxi Driver" album (Out 05.17.04)
Genre: Hip-hop, R + B
Buy It
Thoughts: Ahh, I love this song! I always thought Korean artists were a little better at hip-hop and R + B than Japanese artists, maybe it's because Japanese is a more flowing language, and Korean is slightly more fragmented. Oh well, that's just my opinion, feel free to disagree. ^_^ The two college students who make up Dynamic Duo used to be part of the group CB Mass, but I think the group spilt up and Choi Ja and Gaeko became a duo later on. Anyways, they sing really good, this song is really catchy, and if you liked it even a little bit, you HAVE to watch their hilarious MV for this song. It spoofs old kung-fu films and The Exorcist and you can it view it for free at their official website (under "Video Clip").
Sowelu - Artist Homepage
Shower - Download | Mirror
Translation: N/A
Length: 4:45 ~ 6.53 MB
From: "Sweet Bridge" album (Out 01.
Genre: Hip-Hop, Pop
Buy It
Thoughts: Off Sowelu's latest album. Well, this obviously isn't her greatest song, but I still like it. My favorite song on "Sweet Bridge" would have to be "I will", but that's an older release, and Shower is an original album song, so I'll put this up instead. Shower is a little downbeat but still catchy, and has a nice chorus section. (Special thanks to z-degrees.net for this song ^_^)
Kaela Kimura - Artist Homepage
happiness!!! - Download | Mirror
Translation: N/A
Length: 4:59 ~ 6.85 MB
From: happiness!!! single (Out 04.10.27)
Genre: Pop Rock
Buy It
Thoughts: This is Kaela Kimura's second single, released in October. Both the lyrics and the music convey an upbeat sense of happiness, although the song also has a rockish feel that prevents it from sounding like pure bubblegum pop. Kaela's voice isn't high pitched or squeaky at all, and it's very pleasant to listen to. She also does modeling work and hosts the Japanese TV program saku saku. "happiness!!!" is a great song for cheering you up, obviously ^_^
Garnet Crow - Artist Homepage
Fill Away - Download | Mirror
Translation: N/A
Length: 4:05 ~ 5.62 MB
From: I'm waiting 4 you album - (Out 12.08.04)
Genre: Alternative Rock, Soft Rock
Buy It
Thoughts: Garnet Crow is a 4 person band (2 girls, 2 guys) that has been called a 'softer' Do As Infinity, and I would have to agree with that. I really like them because, as good as DAI sounds, sometimes they can be a little too hard, and Garnet Crow sounds more gentle and yet still retains their alternative rock sound. They're also pretty good at ballads, but this is more of an upbeat but still soothing rock song. (Excuse my horrible diction, I should be using a thesaurus. :P)
nobodyknows+ - Artist Homepage
T.R.U.E - Download | Mirror
Translation: N/A
Length: 4:32 ~ 6.23 MB
From: Shiawasenara te wo Tatakou / T.R.U.E. single (Out 01.15.05)
Genre: Hip-Hop, Dance
Buy It
Thoughts: I used to hate this 6-man hip hop group, mainly because one or two of their MCs have really annoying voices. But then I watched one of their concerts, and they don't seem that bad to me anymore. I think it's because the concert showed me that the group doesn't take itself that seriously, or at the very least, their PVs and songs are all light hearted and easy to dance too. And I will admit that a few of the singers actually have good voices for this genre.
L'arc en Ciel - Artist Homepage
Killing Me - Download | Mirror
Translation: N/A
Length: 4:02 ~ 5.55 MB
From: "Killing Me" single (Out 01.15.05)
Genre: Rock
Buy It
Thoughts: Well, it seems like Larku has just been going on "autopilot" through their latest songs - don't get me wrong, they're still great, and one of Japan's top rock bands, but their newest music isn't anything special or innovative or 'a step above'. "Killing Me" is still an upbeat, fast-paced release from them, so listen to it if you haven't had the chance yet (even though I'm sure you can find this single very easily on the internet ^_^). Oh, and I hate Hyde's new hairstyle, the whole time I watched the PV I was distracted by it. It makes him look like Elvis. :P
Dynamic Duo - Artist Homepage
Ring my Bell - Download | Mirror
Translation: N/A (Korean language song)
Length: 3:47 ~ 3.48 MB
From: "Dynamic Duo vol.1 - Taxi Driver" album (Out 05.17.04)
Genre: Hip-hop, R + B
Buy It
Thoughts: Ahh, I love this song! I always thought Korean artists were a little better at hip-hop and R + B than Japanese artists, maybe it's because Japanese is a more flowing language, and Korean is slightly more fragmented. Oh well, that's just my opinion, feel free to disagree. ^_^ The two college students who make up Dynamic Duo used to be part of the group CB Mass, but I think the group spilt up and Choi Ja and Gaeko became a duo later on. Anyways, they sing really good, this song is really catchy, and if you liked it even a little bit, you HAVE to watch their hilarious MV for this song. It spoofs old kung-fu films and The Exorcist and you can it view it for free at their official website (under "Video Clip").
Sowelu - Artist Homepage
Shower - Download | Mirror
Translation: N/A
Length: 4:45 ~ 6.53 MB
From: "Sweet Bridge" album (Out 01.
Genre: Hip-Hop, Pop
Buy It
Thoughts: Off Sowelu's latest album. Well, this obviously isn't her greatest song, but I still like it. My favorite song on "Sweet Bridge" would have to be "I will", but that's an older release, and Shower is an original album song, so I'll put this up instead. Shower is a little downbeat but still catchy, and has a nice chorus section. (Special thanks to z-degrees.net for this song ^_^)