Tag Archives: Japanese Music
“Makenai Kokoro” – AAA
Thank you, Ven, for your patience! Same for everyone else. I’ll tell you right now, between school and work, I’m wiped. I could go into full detail and whine a lot to play up the drama but I won’t. It’s … Continue reading
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“GOLD” – Jasmine
Here’s a shout-out to my buddy Steph! Hello! Tracklist: 01 – PRIDE 02 – SAD TO SAY clip paroles 03 – L.I.P.S. 04 – JEALOUS 05 – BAD GIRL 06 – DEAR MY FRIEND 07 – STAGE 08 – THIS … Continue reading
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Weekly Babble, Volume Two
(published a day early because I have to work tomorrow!) Songs I’ve Had on Repeat This Week “赤毛のケリー” by Thee Michelle Gun Elephant “Gothic Circus” by SADS “Kiss Me” by YUI “Please Stay With Me” by YUI “Throw Him Away!” … 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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“Lolitawork Libretto” – Kanon Wakeshima
NOTE: This is the European title for this release. The Japanese title is Shoujo Jikake no Libretto. (if these titles are incorrect, please let me know!) Its been over a year since Kanon Wakeshima’s last physical release. Shinshoku Dolce, her … Continue reading
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“Boko wo Sagashini” – Sana
I am going to feel fifteen all over again in writing this review. Please bear with my overwhelming nostalgia. I don’t blame you if you’ve never heard of Sana (full name Sanae Shintani). She is an artist who has worked … Continue reading
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Oricon Overrun By Johnny’s Entertainment
First of all, thanks to aramatheydidnt for posting this article. Its June, people! The year is halfway over, so its only fitting that Oricon release their mid-year sales information. If you look at the single charts, you’ll see that it … Continue reading
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“The Voice” – KOKIA
This review was requested by Jin from Sora to Kujira! Visit STK for some fascinating articles about Hello Project, as well as some K-Pop fun and much much more! The cover of this album has a certain air of loneliness … Continue reading
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“Aitai Riyuu/Dream After Dream” – AAA
Special shout-out goes out to my new buddy convenience93 AAA has always been a fun group for me to listen to, particularly when I’m in a funk. Their music always has a sort of “eurobeat-revival” as I like to describe … Continue reading
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