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My review (and chill out, its just opinions)
So Nice
I already loved the 30 seconds inc. PV and since everything has been leaked, I think I haven't felt that happy anymore about Kuu's work since the Kingdom album. It's a really memoriable song and the instrumentals are beautiful. Too bad it is so.. short. But hey! We have repeat buttons for that.
On a scale of ten, this song gets a: 9
Boom Boom Boys
How catchy this song is. But the arrangement sounds a bit messy in my ears and I have still no idea where the music is going (often with these kind of pop songs you can 'expect' / 'predict' what the music arrangement is) Still, I can't help it to sing "MAKE SOME NOISE, BOOM BOOM BOYS" when she's about to sing that.
On a scale of ten, the song gets an 7
V.I.P.
At this point we get that 'Britney Spears'-style some of us have been talking about. Too bad that I am not a fan of Britney and it sounds boring to me.
Sorry V.I.P., but you get on a scale of ten just 4 points
Slow
Uhm, I am not sure Kuu should go on with this style. I think this song would be perfect when an artist like Kelly Rowland would have sing this. I don't know. In my opinion this is no longer 'J-Pop' and I feel kind of disappointed, however the song is not bad. I do not dislike it.
I give it a chance. 6
Brave
Kuu's album would be never complete if it does not include a typical Kumi-ballad. I have the feeling I have heard this song before, but I can't really say what song. Anyway I like Kumi's ballad, unfortunately it's nothing new. 7
Everyday
Sorry, but I am not a fan of Kumi's kawaii songs, except for Hey Baby! from Deja Vu. Everyday is not awful though. Actually, I can't get it out of my head. 6,5
IN THE AIR
I really do like this song. It sounds so lovely and optimistic, without adding that stupid "listen, i can sound really cute" voice. The arrangement sounds good. This is that kind of song I need to wake up with in a morning and feel good for the rest of the day.
This songs gets an 8
You are not alone
Catchy, beautiful voice, no complicated music arrangement and even the engrish is not bothering me that much. In fact, her engrish isn't even hearable. Perhaps this song is one of my favourites.
I give it an 8
ESCALATE
I don't know, the first 10 seconds sounded so promising, but I feel a bit disappointed with the whole song/arrangement and vocals. It's a bit like Boom Boom Boys, I guess, but this time I think the song is not as catchy and its flaws are annoying me.
5
Love Me Back
Yea, I kind of have outgrew the awesomeness of this song. The only reason why I like this is the sexy eye-make up in the PV. Hmm, maybe my own mistake.
But back in the days I liked this song. But only with watching the video. I never downloaded the audio. 6
No Man's Land
I missed song-material like this. No Man's Land is absolutely wonderful. It's the kind of unexpected song on an album and those ones are often pretty good.
8
愛を止めないで
Typical Kuu-ballad part 2. Its not really different than Brave. In fact, they sound a bit the same. Like every other ballad she has done in the past. But Kuu's ballads have done good. So I give it a 6,5
KO-SO-KO-SO
Oh such a pleasant song. Not a favourite but it's fun to listen to. But I will totally forget that this song is on the album as well.
7
Lay Down
Lay Down is that kind of music I would love to dance on in a club, but always will skip on my iPod. Must say that the music arrangement is really great to listen to, but this time; the vocals are killing it for me.
6
Love Technique
I really thought this song would make my ears bleed in full, and yes: it IS awful. But it's not too bad in the end. And I have survived it.
4
Poppin' Love Cocktail
I do not really know how I should judge this song. I do like it, but also do NOT like it. Bit so so. Let's give it another chance, but it will get a 6 now.
All for you
BEAUTIFUL! Beautiful Ending of Japonesque. I am really proud of Kumi with this song. 9
So: I do like this album, but I do not think Kumi has done something surprising. And I believe I kind of expected something 'different' with Japonesque, than that she includes every style she has ever done in one album. But I have so my favourites and Kumi has made gorgeous songs. I am proud of her. But I will not buy the album.
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