CD REVIEW: MiChi "Up To You"

album: Michi "Up To You"

who is this person? why should I care?
I'd known that MiChi had quite a few popular songs, but up until recently I had no clue who she was!
While listening to 91.8TheFan I had heard the song "Promise" played quite a few times. I liked it-- it's easy to figure out why it's so popular~ so I paid up for a digital version of the album and what I got was a pretty meaty compilation of amazing songs! :o There's a great electronic sound in each and every one of the songs that is unique and cool. Lyrics are fairly simple for the most part, but come across clearly and are fun to sing along with. This album has lyrics in both English and Japanese.
I believe that this album was the first Japanese album I've listened to that had SWEAR WORDS in it! XD Not that it's a big deal; since they have to do with the subject matter and are not overused...

track list:

Madness vol.1
Promise
Change the World
Why Oh Why
Hey, Girl
KISS KISS xxx
Rain
Oh Oh...
Something Missing
One of a Kind
Wonderland
Shibuya de Punch
You
Up To You


rating:
8 ***** **** 's out of 10

note:
I bought the digital version~ so unfortunately, no pictures and no extra stuff. :(

CD REVIEW: Utada 'Heart Station'

album: Utada Hikaru "Heart Station"

who is this person? why should I care?
If you are on MY blog and have no idea who Utada is... you must be new. -___-
"Hikki" has been referred to as the "Britney Spears of Japan" - in that she is just that BIG- not that she's, you know... a hot mess... because as far as I can tell, she is quite the opposite.
ANYWAYS-- THE MUSIC! To anyone who knows very little about Japanese pop music, they would probably know Utada best for the themesongs to Kingdom Hearts 1&2; in both English and Japanese. Her music is catchy, poetic and filled with emotion. As far as her albums go, I would say "Heart Station" is one of her lighter, more fun collections. I love every single track-- there is no sense of hit or miss at all!
The only thing I wish this album had was a bit more colour in the artwork. Honestly... just some colour. Usually Hikki does not fail to produce some interesting album artwork.

U.S. release track list:


rating:
19 rainbow busses out of 20

note:
I ordered the import CD, because I'm sneaky like that.

CD REVIEW: brentalfloss 'What if this CD... had lyrics?"

Hello there, my lovelies!
I've decided to give shout-outs and do some reviews from time to time~ because I love music and movies SO FREAKIN' MUCH, and am currently on hiatus from recording anything myself, this will have to tide y'all over for now. Sorry!

I always highly recommend buying the CD either online, or ordering it in store- over downloading or 'sharing' it with friends. Honestly... if you like an artist and want to hear more music, the only way you can help them to further their careers and help them keep on producing singles is by purchasing their work to let them know you love 'em!
With that said... I prefer buying the CD over purchasing mp3's online.
Why? Personal preference, I guess... there's something special about holding the CD/Record in your hands, flipping through the booklet... smelling that new music smell... ahhh~!!

haha

First album up to bat: brentalfloss' "What if this CD... had lyrics?"


who is this person? Why should I care?
This youtube sensation is known best for writing lyrics to some of your favourite videogame melodies such as: Doctor Mario, Tetris, Zelda and Mega Man (as well as SOO many others)
If you are a videogame fanatic- or even just played a few of the 'classics' as a kid, I guarantee you'll get some laughs out of the cleverly worded lyrics, hum along and remonise the hours upon hours you played years ago; when you still wet your bed. Don't worry... he won't tell!
I was lucky enough to see brentalfloss live in Toronto not too long ago~ the show was alot of fun and had me laughing the entire time!

track list:


rating:
3 flaming-hawiian shirt wearing toads out of 3

note:
SO much fun. Worth every penny!


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