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@MimiChild
I agree on every account. Maybe I misunderstood you but J-Pop still is heavily influenced by Western pop. Western things in general just seem to be favored over native things.
I won't say I enjoy Western pop though. It doesn't help that English pop lyrics are laughable at best. Once in a while Ayu will pop out some incredible melody that can be heard in songs like 'Will' or stunning arrangements like 'HEAVEN' that are unheard in Western pop.
The only Western song I truly enjoy now is 'My Hands' by Leona Lewis. Beautiful melody and arrangement. Its only problem are the lyrics. (sample: "I wake in the morning, tired of sleeping. I get in the shower and make my bed alone. Put on my make up. Talking to the mirror." Oh? Tell us more.) Other than that, the UK seems to do everything better, I think. However, that's an argument for another thread.
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