ah well you could say it had its flaws - the one you named. Uncontrolled had superb songs but was a sloppy album. Yes, it made ground for the re-direction, but it wasn't a smooth transition.

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namie amuro LIVE STYLE 2016-2017 finally starts tomorrow & those gachagacha items look cute

Too bad you can't choose whatever that comes out of the machine . Each person only can 'play' it maximum 5 times

I miss it so much it's even sad to listen to STYLE, Queen of Hip-Pop, and PLAY :weep

Because hip hop is one of my favorite genres and her hip hop days are what made me such a big fan, I do miss them immensely but its okay I will still find songs to like. Songs like SWEET KISSES and Show Me What You Got are clearly girl songs but they are still some of my highest played songs from her. I didn't like most of the songs from _genic but probably it was because I just wasn't ready for them yet and I really like it now. I do hope one day she makes a return to hip hop.

Ah I see what you mean. The album was definitely a bit awkward. But I still think when it came out I didn't think "she's now letting go of hip-hop!" To me, since I didn't even notice she was changing her sound, it was a seamless transition. But I definitely see your point.

I actually haven't taken time to listen to her old stuff recently! I've been trying so hard to get into everything after BRIGHTER DAY. I think taking some time to listen to her old stuff might make me appreciate her new stuff.

I absolutely loved Uncontrolled and FEEL, so _genic let me down a bit since I wasn't too fond of it. I'm not sure if I want her to go back to hip-hop or still experiment with electro-pop/EDM. I definitely welcome any hip-hop music, but I'm curious to see what else Namie and her team have in store.

I miss it, but I also like some of her more pop stuff. And her early career was more pop, with a hinge of R&B (but that kind of was the 90s anyway). I think of her albums, PLAY or PAST<FUTURE had the best overall balance for me in terms of pop and hip-pop (even as she called it -- it wasn't pure hip-hop, and it wasn't pure pop...it was a blend!).

I loved FEEL, but have been less enthusiastic _genic and subsequent singles which are just so devoid of personality to me. Everything is just over-produced now, and could literally be any club girl singing on them. I also wish she'd use more Japanese, though _genic does beat FEEL in that way.

Most of all, I just miss something with more attitude/edge. I feel like the gritty aspect of her music has been pretty lost. It has in her image, as well, with her having tattoos removed, etc.

Excluded just one sentence cause this pretty much sums up how I feel about her music :yes

Hi guys. Planning on seeing Namie on one of her dates in Kobe either in October or December. Just wondering how I would go about getting tickets? Does Namie have a fan club lottery like TA? Grateful for any information :)

Numerous items are available on site at namie amuro LIVE STYLE 2016-2017 concert venues

1) Mint & Hero analogs

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￥2,500 each excluding tax . namie amuro LIVE STYLE 2016-2017 original poster will be given for every purchase

2) Alternate Mint & Hero posters

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Provided if you buy Mint and/or Hero at the venue . namie amuro LIVE STYLE 2016-2017 original poster is also given if you buy selective Namie items listed on the image

All 3 posters are B2 sized

3) Tower Records Muffler Towel collaboration

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￥1,500 each excluding tax . Not available today , will be sold next Sat / 27th Aug at Shizuoka Shimin Bunka Kaikan onwards

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Outside Kanagawa Yokosuka Arts Theatre

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Mint & Hero analogs upclose shot

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2 of 47 Gachagacha items - Stranger PV still acrylic stand & Hero magnet

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The Mint & Hero analogs are so pretty & likewise for the photo used for the alternate Mint poster :love

^The acrylic stands looks really weird. But I guess it's just the photo angle :yes

LIVESTYLE 2016-2017 had just started

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thanks very much for the pics:love

Can't wait to see the setlist!

I love the Mint analog picture same for the poster!

I'm excited for the setlist!

01. Stranger
02. Ballerina
03. Fly
04. Black Make Up
05. Show Me What You've Got
06. It
07. Golden Touch
08. Red Carpet
09. Alive
10. Hands on me
11. Hide & Seek
12. Time has come
13. Space Invader
14. Baby Don't Cry
15. Every Woman
16. Neonlight Lipstick
17. REVOLUTION
18. Love Story
19. Hero
20. Mint
21. Heaven
22. Fashionista
23. New Song
24. Scream
Encore
25. Chit Chat
26. Anything
27. Birthday

Interesting setlist, it doesn't seem as mismatched as the last two tours. I'm kind of glad to see something other than fight together for the closing song. I was hoping for Wild or Do Me More but pretty good overall!

OK I'm in love with this perfect setlist :love

Love the setlist :hear

Hopefully we'll hear a preview of the new song soon.