Your favorite j-pop albums/singles of 2006?

[Mad_Cactuar]

About the albums chart, I was severely dissapointed by every album except Secret and Black Cherry. Plus I have only listened to like eight 2006 releases. So I'mma skip to the singles.

My favorite j-pop singles of 2006!

1. Utada Hikaru - Keep Tryin'
One of the best Utada songs ever, it's unbelievably good. Every part of the track works. Plus the lower-than-usual expectations really worked for Utada. The essence of joy.

2. Koda Kumi - Koi no Tsubomi
The first Kumi song that really seemed something to me. Plus the alternate version on the CD single was simply outstanding. With a killer video too.

3. Ayumi Hamasaki - BLUE BIRD
The two main tracks were awesome, but the remixes stole the show. BLUE BIRD has endless replayability, but I can't say the same about Beautiful Fighters.

4. Ai Otsuka - Yumekui
This song is so uplifting and loud and cheery! The melody is very strong too, the strongest among Ai's 2006 releases. The B-side was also pleasant.

5. Koda Kumi - 4 HOT WAVE
This single probably had to much hype to begin with. It still turned out great, but none of the tracks live up to the quality of Koi no Tsubomi. Ningyo Hime, maybe.

6. Ai Otsuka - Ren'ai Sashin
A simple, elegant and beautiful song by Ai. It's strong yet vulnerable, quite a masterpiece. Perfect for quiet early mornings. Ai's most subtle song to date.

7. Yuna Ito - STUCK ON YOU
So very catchy and lovable. Unfortunately it kind of flopped badly. This cheerful song is really something. Plus Yuna's flawless English adds to the appeal

8. Olivia - WISH / Starless Night
A surprise for me, I never expected to like Olivia's style of music. Melody-wise, this is the easiest song to get into, compared to her other releases of 2006.

9. Koda Kumi - Yume no Uta / Futari de...
Another overhyped release, both of the A-sides sounded too similar. However, it still has a good melody, arrangements too. And an amazing remix of Yume no Uta.

10. Bonnie Pink - A Perfect Sky
I hardly knew about her, but thanks to kurisista, now I love her music. This single was very different from the music she used to make. And it's fun too!

[Hana<3]

God... um my favourite albums XD

01. YUI - From me to You
I love all the songs, YUI is just great ^^

02. HYDE - FAITH
I love HYDE

03. Outgrow - BoA
At first I didn't like it, but actually I love so many songs on the album, it's great! ^^

04. Koda Kumi's - Best Second Session
The songs are fun, I like Feel a lot, but the others are great too ^^

05. Jolin Tsai - Dancing Diva
Though it's Cpop, but her name begins with a J! XD I love this album all songs are great ^^

And my singles are...

01. Kaoru Amane - Taiyou no Uta
I love her and I miss her I want more Kaoru Amane (Sawajiri!!!!!) T_T

02. YUI - Goodbye-days
Speaks for itself ^^''

03. YUI - I remember you
Such a pretty/nice song ^^

04. Namie Amuro - CAN'T EAT, CAN'T SLEEP, I'M SICK
I just love it ^^ It's dancy and fun

05. HYDE - Season's Call
I love the cover and the pv a lot ^^

06. Utada Hikaru - Keep Tryin'
It's the only song I like from Utada, but it's sooo good!!!

07. Miyavi - Kimi ni negai wo
Great song, great pv

08. Hitomi Shimatani - PASIO
One of the few Hitomi songs I really like, it's dancy ^^

09. NANA starring Mika Nakashima - Hitoiro
I really like this, but I must be in the mood for it

10. Mika Nakashima - ALL HANDS TOGETHER
I just like this song sooo much lol, I think it looks a bit like Bold & Delicious and I love B&D aswell ^^