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emi♡ 29th January 2010 06:43 AM

[hiromi] the first thread for the girl with the rainbow voice~
 

[Newest Release]

3rd Full Length Album:
HONESTY
2012.10.24
CD Only | ¥ 2,400
http://i.imgbox.com/adp2u7aA.jpg


Quote:

Hiromi (宏実) is an R&B singer and songwriter located in Tokyo, Japan. She started playing koto (a traditional Japanese 13-stringed instrument) at the age of four and grew up surrounded by many different music styles. During her high school years, she began vocal training and had her first singing performance in front of a crowd. This led her to perform at several local clubs in Tokyo.

In 2002 Hiromi attended college in Boston, MA and continued her voice lessons at a local voice training school. Later, in April of 2004, she won a singing competition held by “Star 93.7”, one of the most popular radio stations in Boston. After returning home to Japan, Hiromi joined with RnB producer Nao’ymt to create her first song “Recover”, which gained strong feedback. On June 24, 2009, Hiromi’s first full album entitled “Rainbow” was released.

[Releases]

Spoiler:

[Albums]

HONESTY | 2012.10.24
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  1. I NEED YOU -愛されたい-
  2. ONE LOVE feat. SIMON
  3. 似たものどうし
  4. HONESTY feat. HISATOMI
  5. MY LAST
  6. TEENAGE LOVE
  7. 不意打ちLOVE
  8. TELL ME
  9. REASON
  10. 最後の「愛してる」
  11. BUTTERFLIES
  12. 未完成
  13. THE LIGHT
  14. また会える

MAGIC | 2011.01.12
http://t.imgbox.com/abccKgGa.jpg

  1. Intro ~Magic~
  2. Magic feat. SWAY
  3. More & More feat. 日之内エミ
  4. Addicted
  5. Fallin' In Love Again
  6. My Way
  7. Superwoman feat. SWAY
  8. Not Your Rules
  9. If I Can't Have You
  10. Rain
  11. Unforgettable
  12. COOK
  13. LOVE HANGOVER
  14. ラッキー★ガール
  15. Y.O.U
  16. U Need Love
  17. I Believe


RAINBOW | 2009.06.24
http://t.imgbox.com/abvHJXSy.jpg

  1. Intro - True Colors -
  2. Yes
  3. Colorful World
  4. My Everything
  5. Rainbow
  6. Dr. Angel
  7. I'm With You ft. L-VOKAL
  8. Your Song
  9. 愛されたい
  10. Vanilla
  11. Why ft. Full Of Harmony
  12. 碇星
  13. Makin' Love
  14. Recover (feat. Hiromi / Nao'ymt)
  15. Secret
  16. 秘密

Download = 320 kbps | 155 MB: [MF]

Mini Albums]


- HOT CHOCOLATE - | 2009.12.02
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  1. Our Christmas Song
  2. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas - Meet Me - / 宏実 feat. Koei Tanaka
  3. I Like It feat.SWAY (THE DOWNTOWN) from SAPPORO
  4. HOT CHOCOLATE
  5. Don't Wanna Fall in Love ~ A Cappella ~
  6. Kiss
  7. Why feat.Full Of Harmony

Download = 320 kbps | 65 MB: [MF]

Promo:
http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/908...ocofeat.th.jpg

True Colors | 2008.05.21
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  1. Colorful Lady
  2. Complete
  3. Hate U
  4. Sweetest Drug
  5. One Night Stand (feat. JAMIL)
  6. 恋煩い
  7. 万華鏡

Download = 320 kbps | 61 MB: [MF]

[Singles + Digital Singles]

Teenage Love | 2012.07.25 (Digital)
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  1. Teenage Love
  2. REASON
  3. Butterflies
  4. Teenage Love (instrumental)

似たものどうし (Nita Mono Doushi) | 2011.11.09 (Digital)
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  1. 似たものどうし (Nita Mono Doushi)

Butterflies | 2011.08.03 (Digital)
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  1. Butterflies

Fallin' In Love Again | 2010.12.01 (Digital)
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  1. Fallin' In Love Again
  2. Fallin' In Love Again (Acoustic Version)

愛されたい (Aisaretai) | 2009.09.16
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  1. 愛されたい
  2. Addicted
  3. Stay In Love
  4. Complete
  5. 愛されたい ~Autumn Ballad~

Download = 320 kbps | 48 MB: [MF]

VANILLA | 2008.07.15 (Digital)
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  1. VANILLA

OUR CHRISTMAS SONG | 2007.12.12 (Digital)
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  1. OUR CHRISTMAS SONG

Koiwazurai (恋煩い) | 2007.08.15 (Digital)
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  1. 愛されたい

L.O.V.E (Hiromi feat. FRG) | 2006.10.15 (Digital)
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  1. L.O.V.E.

[Remix/Mix CDs]

TRICK mixed by DJ Mike Masa | 2011.07.20
http://t.imgbox.com/ackGv4Dc.jpg

  1. intro
  2. Butterflies
  3. More & More feat. 日之内エミ
  4. Magic feat. SWAY
  5. Not Your Rules
  6. LOVE HANGOVER
  7. Colorful World
  8. Secret
  9. Yes
  10. One Night Stand feat. JAMIL
  11. Dr. Angel
  12. Unforgettable
  13. Addicted
  14. Y.O.U
  15. Colorful Lady
  16. I’m With You feat. L-Vokal
  17. Rain
  18. Sweetest Drug
  19. My Way
  20. Rainbow
  21. ラッキー★ガール
  22. Vanilla
  23. Stay In Love
  24. Your Song
  25. Hate U


Complete List (including compilations): Official Site - Discography

[PV]

Spoiler:











[Live]

Spoiler:





[Misc. + Notes]


There are [MF] Download links in the [Releases] section. I don't remember where I got all of these, if you want credit, PM me. If you need something uploaded, just ask! You can find most of her lyrics in Kanji only at j-lyric.net.

If you like hiromi, check out Emi Hinouchi and AILI!

My girl with the rainbow voice is most active on twitter, and she replies often! She replied to me today! Show her love by following her below~

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Amrai-chan 30th January 2010 03:55 AM

Why hasn't anyone replied yet? She's got a really good voice. I'm probably going to get Rainbow soon.

emi♡ 30th January 2010 04:22 AM

^I've been sorta waiting to get it, but I think I'll get mine pretty soon. No one else is uploading scans or FLAC or nothing! (I dont even know if there is anything in the booklet lol)

And yes, her voice is :heart

One of the best voices in the industry. Her range is amazing!

Do you have a favorite song?

PoetGirl 30th January 2010 02:28 PM

omg, thanks for making the thread for her!!! i couldnt find her true colors album.
THANKS SO MUCH for the link! her voice is beautiful and songs are amazing!

NintendoHTF1242 30th January 2010 11:11 PM

I saw that emiko listened to her a lot so I listened to her to XD I kinda liked her RAINBOW album. Thanks for giving downloads to everything she's released so far. It'll save me time and help me discover more of her music~

AyUta 1st February 2010 01:27 AM

I could have sworn I made a thread for her, but I checked and nothing :shakehead Haha, I think it's just that I'm to into her :heart I love her, she has an amazing voice!

Supposedly these digital single songs came out already in 2008, but I can't get ahold of them

Digital Singles
[2008.xx.xx] VANILLA
[2008.xx.xx] YES
[2008.xx.xx] L.O.V.E

Then she had a collaboration with WISE

Collaborations
[2009.04.01] WISE - Furimukanaide feat. Hiromi (ふりむかないで)

Did you get these emiko?

happiholic★ 1st February 2010 03:33 AM

^I have L.O.V.E if you would like it.

FIRSTKLAS 1st February 2010 03:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emiko (Post 2227778)
^I've been sorta waiting to get it, but I think I'll get mine pretty soon. No one else is uploading scans or FLAC or nothing! (I dont even know if there is anything in the booklet lol)

I wouldn't feel good sharing FLACs of her retail releases since she's still an indie artist and doesn't have a big record company like Avex behind her. Every sale counts and I think with indie artists even OS sales can make a difference.

I did buy True Colors and RAINBOW and, yes, there is stuff in the RAINBOW booklet. It's mostly lyrics but there a few pictures but they're not, like, completely breathtaking or anything. They're actually very simple since she is an indie artist.

emi♡ 1st February 2010 03:56 AM

^I personally only make ALAC rips anyway, but I do want them enough that I'd go buy it lol Most people, even audiophiles, will settle for the 320 kbps when that's all that is available, and it is...so I don't mind so much.
Quote:

Originally Posted by AyUta (Post 2229570)
I could have sworn I made a thread for her, but I checked and nothing :shakehead Haha, I think it's just that I'm to into her :heart I love her, she has an amazing voice!

Supposedly these digital single songs came out already in 2008, but I can't get ahold of them

Digital Singles
[2008.xx.xx] VANILLA
[2008.xx.xx] YES
[2008.xx.xx] L.O.V.E

Then she had a collaboration with WISE

Collaborations
[2009.04.01] WISE - Furimukanaide feat. Hiromi (ふりむかないで)

Did you get these emiko?

I have the collaboration (which I really :heart), but I havent found downloads for the digital singles, although I saw that Love had asked for L.O.V.E. a while back lol the links were down~

^Love: if you could upload it, it would be awesome :D

I might go buy some off itunes later...

AyUta 1st February 2010 11:34 PM

That would be great if you could Love Shine :D.

Could I also have the collab emiko? :cry

happiholic★ 2nd February 2010 04:54 AM

I'm uploading it now! If I'm not mistaken, didn't someone else upload VANILLA? I'll have to go search for that...

L.O.V.E

emi♡ 2nd February 2010 05:54 AM

I found out we have like at least two threads for her in the Asian Chat Section lol

It looks like people uploaded the full song VANILLA multiple times...which...I think the digital single is only the song anyway...I think thats why I never downloaded it...

WISE - Furimukanaide feat. hiromi :) ~for tem tem~

Richieooxx 2nd February 2010 07:32 AM

I love hiromi VANILLA is my jam

Amrai-chan 3rd February 2010 05:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emiko (Post 2227778)
^I've been sorta waiting to get it, but I think I'll get mine pretty soon. No one else is uploading scans or FLAC or nothing! (I dont even know if there is anything in the booklet lol)

And yes, her voice is :heart

One of the best voices in the industry. Her range is amazing!

Do you have a favorite song?

It is!

I have no favorite song it's hard to choose lol.

FIRSTKLAS 3rd February 2010 06:37 AM

This is good news (sort of), it looks like the rental-only album, HOT CHOCOLATE, is being given a limited, mail-order only release:

http://rainbow-voice.com/

The mail-order version is titled HOT CHOCOLATE For You and includes a bonus track ("Need U Tonight") and also appears to be limited to 500 pieces (?).

Also interesting to note is the special towel being offered in the "Other Goods" section. It looks like a combo pack of towel + "Aisaretai" single (?) that is also limited. According to my middleman, the description says that if you buy the towel and bring it to one of her concerts, she'll sign it for you. I guess it's more of a backstage pass thing than a combo.

AyUta 4th February 2010 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Love Shine (Post 2230942)
I'm uploading it now! If I'm not mistaken, didn't someone else upload VANILLA? I'll have to go search for that...

L.O.V.E

Quote:

Originally Posted by emiko (Post 2230986)
I found out we have like at least two threads for her in the Asian Chat Section lol

It looks like people uploaded the full song VANILLA multiple times...which...I think the digital single is only the song anyway...I think thats why I never downloaded it...

WISE - Furimukanaide feat. hiromi :) ~for tem tem~

Thanks guys :shughug

happiholic★ 4th February 2010 05:53 AM

^No problem! Always willing to spread the Hiromi L.O.V.E (haha, my lame joke).

emi♡ 5th February 2010 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FIRSTKLAS (Post 2231911)
This is good news (sort of), it looks like the rental-only album, HOT CHOCOLATE, is being given a limited, mail-order only release:

http://rainbow-voice.com/

The mail-order version is titled HOT CHOCOLATE For You and includes a bonus track ("Need U Tonight") and also appears to be limited to 500 pieces (?).

Also interesting to note is the special towel being offered in the "Other Goods" section. It looks like a combo pack of towel + "Aisaretai" single (?) that is also limited. According to my middleman, the description says that if you buy the towel and bring it to one of her concerts, she'll sign it for you. I guess it's more of a backstage pass thing than a combo.

ahh I'd give anything to see her backstage O_O

thats awesome. thanks for the news :)

FIRSTKLAS 24th February 2010 06:46 AM

I received my copy of "Hot Chocolate For You" today and ripped the bonus track for y'all:

Need U Tonight (MP3 @ 320 CBR)

It's an ambient slow jam sung entirely in English. :cool

emi♡ 24th February 2010 07:17 AM

^:shughug omg thank you :heart

I didn't know anything about it!

AyUta 25th February 2010 12:34 AM

Thanks! :shimmy

Yum!Fruit_Salad! 26th November 2010 02:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by another_truth@JPM
http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=XNKC-10020
album, "MAGIC" (temp. title) 2011.01.12

Not to long of a wait.

emi♡ 26th November 2010 04:19 AM

^yey! I'm happy we have a date finally~ thanks!

She told me on twitter she was having another album...and she said she did a song with emi h....I really hope it's on this album.

AyUta 26th November 2010 05:33 AM

Ooooh, new album ~ !

I've been listening to aisaretai single a lot. . . i need more music :heart

FIRSTKLAS 26th November 2010 01:56 PM

:syesyes for new album!

It looks like she's changed labels again. Her debut mini album was under Babylicious, her album, single, and second mini album were under Sugabee, and this new release is somehow affiliated with Avex.

I can't tell if she's actually signed with Avex or if they're just distributing her release because I don't recognize the XNKC catalog number. :shrug

FIRSTKLAS 7th December 2010 02:52 AM

CM for "Fallin' In Love Again" from Hiromi's new album MAGIC:



"Fallin' In Love Again" will release as a digital single on 2010.12.01; MAGIC will release on 2011.01.12.

It looks like Hiromi is still with Sugabee after all and that Avex is only distributing the album for them because the CM is hosted on Sugabee's YouTube channel.

It would've been kinda awesome if Hiromi had been signed by Avex. She would've gotten some actual mainstream promo and probably been booked on some music shows.

happiholic★ 7th December 2010 03:02 AM

^Excitement!

AyUta 10th December 2010 03:59 AM

I like the song :).

emi♡ 11th January 2011 12:15 PM

Reviving thread!

The new album is up for download at KMC and JPS~

One of the album PVs~ The collaboration with Emi Hinouchi! omg, dream come true for me...my two favorite R&B singers together.



Also, hiromi has a twitter, and, well, I've gotten a few replies here and there, and she seems to be okay with English~

twitter name = hiromisrainbow

updating first post with new info~


Oh and other information~

hiromi appeared on Happy Music Show in december and she sang Fallin in Love Again~

PV:


and wow! so much sexy hiromi in this album! :laugh

happiholic★ 11th January 2011 07:38 PM

^I love the collab! They looks so cute and sound amazing together!

AyUta 12th January 2011 12:05 AM

Yay, i'll download it in a bit!

emi♡ 12th January 2011 12:40 AM

^oh you know tem tem, I was gonna tell you....I saw hiromi talking to AZU and MAY's on twitter....maybe they're collaborating! lol I didnt translate the tweets though~

AyUta 14th January 2011 04:39 AM

^ o_o

If they collaborate...

:thud They must!

Yum!Fruit_Salad! 16th January 2011 09:28 PM

More & More is so amazing. Off to download the new album.

AyUta 17th January 2011 03:18 AM

I love the new album! It's great :yes!

emi♡ 17th January 2011 04:07 AM

^Me too <3 Superwoman, COOK <3

I love COOK so much, the lyrics are so lol, but it's soo pretty. I dont know for sure who the composer is, but it has nao'ymt written all over it.

I'm working on getting up her Happy Music performance...I hope they don't delete it...and I wish it was longer...it's only like 2 minutes...but every time I watch it, I'm just stunned by her voice, it's so incredibly amazing.

The HD is up at jps btw.

NintendoHTF1242 17th January 2011 04:25 AM

The cover for "Fallin' In Love Again" is...freighting.

happiholic★ 17th January 2011 04:36 AM

^I'm not gonna lie, I think at times she is just totally ugly. But, I love her music, so meh.

Has anyone uploaded her new album yet? I have it...

emi♡ 17th January 2011 05:09 AM

yeah...I never thought she was good looking at all lol But it seems like they are trying REALLY hard to make her so.

Anyway...here's the happy music performance of fallin in love again on youtube~


@loveshine: I dont think anyone has put it up here yet~

happiholic★ 17th January 2011 06:44 AM

^Beautiful. I will upload it here when I'm not so lazy~

haikudasai 19th January 2011 06:55 PM

Downloaded Magic and I'm enjoying it so far.

SURREAL__RAINBOW 14th February 2011 10:38 AM

anyone's got the link to download the latest album??? :)

PoetGirl 14th February 2011 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SURREAL__RAINBOW (Post 2632501)
anyone's got the link to download the latest album??? :)

http://shimbi.livejournal.com/442068.html
I hope it still works

SURREAL__RAINBOW 19th February 2011 12:43 AM

thank you very much :)

It worked :D

FIRSTKLAS 20th March 2011 06:02 AM

Hiromi has a new official website:

http://www.rainbow-voice.com/

The old site, rainbowishmüzik, will be closed as soon as everything is moved over so be sure to update your bookmarks! ;)

emi♡ 20th March 2011 06:29 AM

^thanks so much for the heads up <3

hiromi still needs more love~

emi♡ 6th July 2011 04:03 AM

updates~

hiromi is in LA recording in the studios! So we should have some new releases soon :D

For more updates, follow her on twitter @hiromisrainbow

and keep posted~

PoetGirl 29th July 2011 02:01 AM

has anyone checked compilation TRICK, there's a new song there called Butterflies and its really good

Yum!Fruit_Salad! 30th July 2011 09:19 AM

^ I really like it. A little bummed that the songs weren't really remixed but shortened.

PoetGirl 30th July 2011 09:28 AM

yeah, but its great for people new to hiromi

Delicious n Bold 27th October 2012 03:33 AM

Imma revive this thread
Has anybody here heard ~i need you~ aisaretai? Its amazing.

Is this a different version than what's on her debut?
EDIT: never mind. it's the ballad version. I thought i bought a song I already had. thank goodness. Honesty's version is AMAZING.

ayu_ready? 27th October 2012 10:52 PM

hiromi has released a new album HONESTY on 10-24-2012

Delicious n Bold 28th October 2012 12:32 AM

Already bought the album on iTunes XD

Delicious n Bold 28th October 2012 05:21 AM

Double post but I don't care
I just wrote a 1400 word review about Honesty
It's in the spoiler thingy

Spoiler:

Review
Hiromi: Honesty

Hiromi. Have you ever heard of that artist before? I never would have heard of her if I hadn’t stumbled upon various forums on the interwebs. Buried deep underneath the colossal career destroying AKB48 and Namie Amuro’s continual wig snatching, there are a small number of niche/indie artists in Japan. Hiromi happens to be one of them; she’s a part of the very small J-urban genre of music in Japan, which has quite a few niche artists like Hiromi. But don't let her lack of success or popularity turn you off; she’s a great singer, lyricist AND composer. She does her OWN music (Namie Amuro take some lessons). Believe it or not, but she has actually released 3 albums and has yet to disappear… thankfully. Her third album “Honesty” is a real solid piece of work and is the shining light in a gloomy music market. Hopefully this will be the album that will let Hiromi see her shining day. This woman needs to be popular ASAP.

The album opens up with I Need You –Aisaretai- and it makes me need her. Her voice just brims with emotion and her voice alone carries the song. There is some melody there, but Hiromi’s emotive and soulful voice is the focus of the song. It’s a cheezy love song, but it's a great-sounding cheezy love song. I’m such a suck for this kind of music. Highly recommended.

One Love has Hiromi sounding great yet again with a funky little tune behind it and something about 365 and jibun in my life. The chorus is very, dare I say it, groovy. It’s all great, except for the rent-a-rapper Simon, whose appearance kills all the funky mood. His voice is the exact opposite of Hiromi’s: gritty and unpleasant. The song would have been perfect without him. Still recommended though.

There’s nothing wrong with Nitamonodōshi: Hiromi once again sounds great and there’s a feel-good chorus. However, it sounds empty, as if it is missing something. It lacks the spark of the first few songs. The song is alright, but it isn’t necessary.

The title track, Honesty, is strange. The rent-a-rapper, who sounds like he was imported straight from the Caribbean, actually carries the song; Hiromi just sings sweetly. Nothing special, which is quite sad. I was expecting more from the title track. You can discard this song if you wish.

My Last is one of the best songs on the album. Hiromi serenades us with the help of a hot beat. The song is also a sappy love song with a sappy name, so it’s already great. Any song with “my last” in the title will, without a doubt, be amazing. Just look at Utada Hikaru’s “Be My Last”; that song just brims with emotion just like Hiromi’s My Last. To be fair, those two songs are the only songs that I’ve listened to with “my last” in the title. But so far, my theory is going strong. Do yourself a favour and don't skip this track… unless you hate sappy music.

Teenage Love is alright. I don't think it’s any special, but when I listen to it, I sometimes get butterflies. Maybe it’s because of the title and because I’m such a sap. It’s just so sweet and Hiromi does the song justice. Hiromi’s sweet, fragile voice saves this song from being abysmal. The way she sings just gives you butterflies if you really give it a chance. However, the melody is garbage. Listen to this song at least twice before you dump it.

Fuiuchi Love is another great song. Three nice songs in a row, huh? Hiromi just keeps seducing me. Another love song, another hot beat and more of Hiromi’s sweet n’ fragile yet sensual voice. One might think that the songs blend together. To an extent, they do; the key is to take each song for what it’s worth and enjoy it to it’s fullest. Otherwise you’ll think that it’s just a 70-minute song like I did at first. But “It’s only love” right? Keep this song.

I’m not a fan of Tell Me. It just doesn't click with me. Even Hiromi’s vocals do nothing. I don't feel any emotion whatsoever. Just skip the track. You won’t miss much.

With Reason, we see Hiromi going all slow again. Although I love slow songs, this one also doesn't click with me. I’m not sure why. I do have to compliment Hiromi’s vocals, though. They gave me butterflies. She can’t stop lovin’ you. This is the one of those songs that you play when you want to get all lovey-dovey and stuff.

Thankfully Saigo no Aishiteru picks up the pace… in terms of song quality. This is the slowest song on the album as well the best song and maybe one of the best songs of the year, if I dare say so. The song brims with nostalgia and gives me many butterflies. Every now and then, buried within Hiromi’s silky smooth vocal performance, I hear some 80s synth. It lasts for a second or so but it’s amazing. Listen from 2:48 to 2:50 and you’ll hear a small synth in the background. Highly recommended.

All of a sudden, we get some poppy, 80s synth song. It sounds like a Tommy february6 reject that never even left the studio; nobody wanted to leak it. But Hiromi’s Butterflies is not a bad song at all. It even gives ME butterflies. It has to be because of the way Hiromi sings during the chorus. It’s one of those songs that you’d listen to on a sunny day. Sounding like a reject isn’t always a bad thing, I think. This song fits Hiromi. And should fit inside your playlist.

Then we get Mikansei, or “Unfinished” which doesn't sound all too unfinished. This song sounds like Utada Hikaru’s Deep River and Letters had a love child. The song doesn't go anywhere, but the lyrics are touching: something about your being imperfect is perfect. Sweet, but Hiromi’s voice isn’t as sweet as it was before. The instrumentation, while melodic, drags along. I find no point where I click with it. I’m 50/50 with this song. If it fits your bill, keep it. If it bores you like it does me, then you’ll either chuck it or listen to it when you play the full album.

I have no idea what This Light is. But I do know that Hiromi seduces us during the chorus with a hot beat that comes and goes. But I do recommend the song because it sounds great for more than half and around the 3:30 mark, Hiromi just pours her heart and soul into that “nakanaide believe~~~~~~” and then everything after that is 100% smooth sailing.

Mata Aeru is that “thanks a lot, fans” song. The song starts out with people saying “thanks Hiromi, me love you long time”. We even hear someone from New Zealand saying that she loves Hiromi. So she IS known. Good. Her world domination will begin soon. Hiromi sings over some boring beat, and her voice isn’t doing much for me. I was NEVER a fan of “fan appreciation songs” and this song doesn't change much. But it IS nice to know that Hiromi has fans. She deserves fans and that alone carries the song. I actually enjoyed listening to the people saying they love Hiromi more than Hiromi singing. You honestly don't need to listen to this song unless you’re into “fan appreciation songs”.

The album definitely is a strong piece of work. Some songs aren’t up to snuff, but they’re NOT outright bad. A few 6-7/10s doesn’t completely destroy 9/10s. Y’all went to school and you know that your grade won’t completely die. This album is a grower and you probably wont fall in love with it if you aren’t an RnB fan. I’m not an RnB fan but I gave this a few spins and I began to love it. Don't let Hiromi’s unsuccessfulness and lack of popularity drive you into skepticism like it did me. Otherwise, you're going to miss out one of the most soulful releases of the year

Rating: 8.5/10

Top Tracks:
- I Need You -Aisaretai-
- My Last
- Fuiuchi Love
- Saigo no Aishiteru
- Butterflies
- This Light

Tracks that have rotten amniotic fluid:
- Tell Me
- Honesty

emi♡ 28th October 2012 05:50 AM

I'm REALLY happy you love her cause she is total amazingness. Check out Emi Hinouchi too~ although her music is a little more upbeat :D


AND you guys just reminded me to get the album...so I'm not going to read your review yet cause ~no spoilers~ lol

I will...do some updates to that first post.

PoetGirl 28th October 2012 06:22 AM

I bought the album too, it is actually poppier than ever, but I like pop Hiromi too. I dont care. Her voice is just beautiful. Im so glad you wrote an essay on it! I need you is really good, but my favs were obviously Butterflies lol, 似たものどうし, 不意打ちLOVE and また会える. I love the end of the album, the beats are everything, I like how it gets slower. I feel like Reason is empty, as well and I actually liked Honesty. It suits her really well imo. What I really dont like about this release is a cover. Its so plain and she doesnt look as pretty as she can. Magic cover was amazing!!!!! and its not only 'cuz of pink colour lol.

Delicious n Bold 28th October 2012 06:24 AM

^ as well as a download link for Magic?
I wanna listen to it~~

PoetGirl 28th October 2012 06:33 AM

oh yeah, there is no working links anymore, I'll upload it if someone doesn't find it before me.

emi♡ 28th October 2012 09:40 AM

woo finally...first post update. I'm DONE :laugh It took forever! I just, kept messing up...


ANYWAYS. So I thought the album was pleasant. I definitely definitely liked the latter half though, and especially, I think it was the last five songs. I just like that pure R&B sound from her, and then if she mixes it with some traditional "oriental" sounds here and there -yey-.

I was so surprised at Butterflies! I totally went into it thinking it was going to be some random sounding pop song. It's one of the better tracks I think.

In reference to your review B&D, I actually like a lot that Mikansei doesn't "go anywhere", cause then it's just mellow and relaxing for me. Kind of like how people say Ayu's BRILLANTE doesn't go anywhere, but for me, that's part of it's charm.

I'm still on the wall about Honesty and Tell Me.


So...um I think I definitely liked a lot less tracks on this album compared to Magic and Rainbow, but at the same time, I think they all show off how well she writes and her vocals which ugh, just kill me in every song. She's fabulous.

I'm gonna be working on...uploading her whole discography to my MF...although I think I remember talking to temmy on the first couple of pages saying we couldn't find some of the older digital singles...but, whatever, I'll look around~

Delicious n Bold 2nd November 2012 03:51 AM

Ooh, could you work on uploading her discography?
I'm currently in love with vanilla XD

Oh btw is hiromi good at english? seems like it.


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