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Old 9th April 2015, 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Bigtop View Post
Okay, here's what I can tell you guys about this Masaharu Fukuyama matter: 'Tamariku' is NOT a studio album. I don't understand why a non-studio album is outselling the next two albums - miwa and Ayu, both studio albums - COMBINED.



I just don't understand why such an album could outsell two studio albums. Weird.
There's nothing too surprising about it when you consider the Japanese market right now. There isn't much new material on the charts that's REALLY grabbing hold of the Japanese music-buying public these days. I can't remember the last time a single got released where there was an atmosphere of "Oh yeah this song is gonna be a classic!" around it. So tribute albums and cover albums have been doing so well over the last few years.

Plus fans requested that he cover these songs specifically - it's a tracklist full of songs people WANTED to hear Masaharu cover, for sure, no question. There are literally no gambles on here. Combine that with Masaharu's old school name recognition, general good reputation, oddly sweet face, and very nice voice, and this album basically becomes a no-risk purchase. If you're inclined to buy it, it's guaranteed you're going to like it - so there's no reason not to get it if you're even remotely thinking about it. There's no such guarantee with Ayu or miwa.