Tag Archives: Ayumi Hamasaki

Fifteen Power-Packed Japanese Songs

I know that last night on Twitter, I said this would be the top ten most powerful Japanese songs. I changed it to the top fifteen! This is to keep my list from looking like a big mass of anime/GACKT … Continue reading

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“Moon/Blossom” – Ayumi Hamasaki

Sometimes I wonder if Ayu ever sleeps. With her spewing out double a-sides left and right, one begins to ponder. Naturally, when I saw that Moon was nearly six minutes long, I thought “oh crap.” The song has a captivating … Continue reading

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Shed Some Tears: The Most Touching Japanese Songs

Every once in a while, a song comes along that besides being a really good song, makes us feel something. Sometimes, we can be so touched by a song that it makes us cry, laugh, reminisce. Here are my picks … Continue reading

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“Rock N Roll Circus” – Ayumi Hamasaki

Track Listing: 01 – THE introduction 02 – Microphone 03 – count down 04 – Sunset ~LOVE is ALL~ 05 – BALLAD 06 – Last Links 07 – montage 08 – Don’t look back 09 – Jump! 10 – Lady … Continue reading

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Rock and Roll Circus = The Fame Monster?

Why is it that anything Ayumi Hamasaki does has to leak a zillion years in advance? Check out this preview of her PV for “Sexy Little Things,” a track from her upcoming album “Rock and Roll Circus.” Ok, so you’ve … Continue reading

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Early 2010 Report Card!

Don’t freak out. These opinions are subject to change, as it is only FEBRUARY for goodness sake. Here’s my opinions! Read them, comment on them, state your own opinions! Fun times! In Detention: BoA, alan,  Ayumi Hamasaki, and Kumi Koda! … Continue reading

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“Diamond/Over the Clouds” – alan

Since crossing over to Japanese music, Chinese native alan has drastically changed her sound and style of music. She has gone from a prim and proper, highly conservative songstress delivering sweeping ballads (RED CLIFF OMG!!!) that stop your heart to … Continue reading

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