[Koda Kumi] The 146th Thread - The New Album is epic. I bought a copy, how about you?

[happiholic★]

I also swapped VIP on the album for the single version on my iPod. I thought, before I heard it that people were probably being fussy. Turns out it really does sound bad.

[Gustavopc]

Originally Posted by TeamAyu2004

Ah coolness... Im still deciding if I want to get this, lol...
So the one in the video is nothing special... just the regular CD+2DVD version...
coolness!

Actually it's the first press of the CD+2DVD, the digipack is just for the first copies. Kinda confunsing, with this album there's a limited edition and a first press edition for another version

[Heavenly]

Originally Posted by Gustavopc

Actually it's the first press of the CD+2DVD, the digipack is just for the first copies. Kinda confunsing, with this album there's a limited edition and a first press edition for another version

The first press of the CD+2DVD edition has a great packaging, but the regular edition has a gorgeous cover *.*

[Welurru]

What annoys me most with the T-Pain rap is he's famous for autotune. Kumi herself uses autotune to death during the first quarter of the album, then he pop's up unedited.

He should've been autotuned and his vocals layered into the instrumental. Maybe then it would have been tolerable.

[TeamAyu2004]

I have to say:
In the Air... I am in love with!
I would love to see this woman live! lol... just another to add to the list that will never happen...

[Pieces_of_SEVEN]

I guess I'm pleased with the album.

My favorites are easily Boom Boom Boys, No Mans Land, ESCALATE, and Lay down.

[koumori]

Originally Posted by kotora

I am glad you guys like this thread title. Next time the title will be "Koda Kumi is epic in many levels, don't you think so?"

[CHE.R.RY]

I gotta say new album is solid....It's a lot like the style I enjoyed about 3 albums ago. I actually would go as far as to say this album consisted of almost all her styles she's explored over the years .

[Zeke.]

Only new song I LOVE like, can't live without (along the lines of Driving, Get Up&Move!!, Love goes like...) is LOVE TECHNIQUE. No Man's Land I like too but I just don't like her engrish at all. "ROWCOME TU NO MAN'S RAAAAAND!" ESCALATE and Lay Down don't every really take off. ESCALATE is all shouting and no progression during the chorus. Lay Down I was thinking would be my saving grace based off the previews once I previewed ESCALATE but even though it's better, it still doesn't have the power that Driving or the other slam dunk booty shakin' tracks she's had. Boom Boom Boys is alright, but again, the chorus is lacking. Especially that autotuned part - it's boring. Plus the only song on the singles she's released this year that I truly love is IN THE AIR. Two or three new songs that I love woulda made me ok. That's how I am with Kumi's albums - there are usually the 3 that stand out but they are so damn good that I don't care if the rest blow, I'll forget them and move on. The album is of superb production but the compositions... very lacking.

[happiholic★]

Considering that she produced her last few albums, did she produce this one too? If so, I'm even more impressed.

[hsienko]

Originally Posted by happiholic★

I also swapped VIP on the album for the single version on my iPod. I thought, before I heard it that people were probably being fussy. Turns out it really does sound bad.

Whoever thought it was good idea to get T-Pain on that track needs to be fired. It's not the song or the rap, its just T-Pain sucks so hard.

JAPONESQUE = my new favorite kuu album

[bondingo]

YES! It arrived!:



I have work in less than an hour, so I won't be able to listen to it before then, but I have the DVD(s) to look forward to when I get home

[Welurru]

Originally Posted by bondingo

YES! It arrived!:



I have work in less than an hour, so I won't be able to listen to it before then, but I have the DVD(s) to look forward to when I get home

Tell us whats on DVD 2 when you get home, after enjoying the rest LOL.

Lucky. Mines still not even saying shipped (Which I always love. I imagine all my J-CD's come to me aboard a pirate vessel ).

[Minttulatte]

IN THE AIR's playing in my head now. *_*

Originally Posted by tenshi no hane

More official lyrics are starting to pop up~ I translated Everyday:

Everyday (translation)

Spoiler:

Everyday

(Everyday) At sad times
(Everyday) On rainy days
(Everyday) When the rain has let up
(Everyday) And the sky is clear

I feel I can speak freely now
There are things I want to tell you
I placed the words in this song
You always support me
But I also want to be there for you

When you feel scared
Let’s talk about dreams together
I’m sure you can walk happily
You’re like family to me
I always care for you

(Everyday) At sad times
(Everyday) On rainy days
Oh oh oh...
Because we’re always together
(Everyday) When the rain has let up
(Everyday) And the sky is clear
Oh oh oh...
I want to laugh with you

On days when I can’t
See you smile like a child
My heart aches badly
You’re a fighter
You’re attentive to those around you
Maybe you need some rest?
Talk to me, I’ll listen

I’ll hold you when you feel sad
That place always becomes warm
Because it’s a place full of love (love you)
Because I’m always by your side

(Everyday) At sad times
(Everyday) On rainy days
Oh oh oh...
Because we’re always together
(Everyday) When the rain has let up
(Everyday) And the sky is clear
Oh oh oh...
I want to laugh with you

Flying on your shining love, go way
Let’s go and catch new dreams together
Because though the wind may feel a little cold at night
There is always a new sky waiting the next day

(Everyday) At sad times
(Everyday) On rainy days
Oh oh oh...
Because we’re always together
(Everyday) When the rain has let up
(Everyday) And the sky is clear
Oh oh oh...
I want to laugh with you (x2)

Everyday (kanji)

Spoiler:

Everyday

Everyday　悲しい時も
Everyday　雨の日でも
Everyday　雨上がって
Everyday　晴れた時は

今だから素直に言えそうな気がする
この曲に乗せて
伝えたい事があるんだ
いつも　いつも
私ばかり支えてくれて
私もあなたの力になりたいんだ

君が不安になるなら
一緒に夢の話を沢山　話そう
きっと楽しく　歩いてるはず
家族のように　always care for you

*Everyday　悲しい時も
Everyday　雨の日でも
Oh oh oh...
いつだって一緒だから
Everyday　雨上がって
Everyday　晴れた時は
Oh oh oh...
ふたりで笑ってたいね

子供の様に　笑う姿が見れない
そんな日には私も
とても切なさ感じる
頑張り屋さんだから
周りに気を遣って
疲れちゃったのかな？
話なら聞くよ

君が悲しいなら　抱きしめてあげる　
いつだって　そこは暖かい場所になる
その愛のある　場所だから love you
どんな時も側に居るから

*repeat

君の輝く想いを乗せて go way
まだ見ぬ夢　一緒に掴みに行こう
少し風が冷たく感じる夜も
明日また　新しい空が
待っているから

*repeat x2

Thanks for the translation, tenshi! I really appreciate it~

[tenshi no hane]

^ you're welcome~

Argh utaten's lyrics differ from those on Baidu at times. Especially the songs that are full of Engrish like Lay Down. I hope someone will quickly upload photos/scans of the booklet so I can see the official lyrics (my copy won't arrive for at least another 2 weeks).

[Bad Wolf]

Originally Posted by SheFliesHigher

Whoever said T-Pain phoned it in on VIP was right. It sounds like a fan just edited him into the song. His part is so short and bizarre. It's almost jarring. Lol.

I haven't listened to the whole album yet, but I just had to make that comment.

That was me! I'm keeping the album version on just for laughs because holy crap it really is hilarious, but I definitely enjoy the single version

[Minttulatte]

Originally Posted by kotora

I am glad you guys like this thread title. Next time the title will be "Koda Kumi is epic in many levels, don't you think so?"

Yes, this should be used next time~

[~StarCatcher~]

Ahhhh HMV wrote me an e-mail saying that they need my confirmation that they can ship my order, because the shipping fee is higher than announced=(
So it's not shipped by now=(

Anyone else here with the problem?

[Gustavopc]

^ I had this problem with CdJapan, but it was two or three days ago. I canceled my limited edition there due to the high shipping charge and got a CD+2DVD copy at HMV, but until yesterday it was "In Transit".

[Tom Punks]

Originally Posted by Zeke.

Only new song I LOVE like, can't live without (along the lines of Driving, Get Up&Move!!, Love goes like...) is LOVE TECHNIQUE. No Man's Land I like too but I just don't like her engrish at all. "ROWCOME TU NO MAN'S RAAAAAND!" ESCALATE and Lay Down don't every really take off. ESCALATE is all shouting and no progression during the chorus. Lay Down I was thinking would be my saving grace based off the previews once I previewed ESCALATE but even though it's better, it still doesn't have the power that Driving or the other slam dunk booty shakin' tracks she's had. Boom Boom Boys is alright, but again, the chorus is lacking. Especially that autotuned part - it's boring. Plus the only song on the singles she's released this year that I truly love is IN THE AIR. Two or three new songs that I love woulda made me ok. That's how I am with Kumi's albums - there are usually the 3 that stand out but they are so damn good that I don't care if the rest blow, I'll forget them and move on. The album is of superb production but the compositions... very lacking.

I agree. The production is kind of what "saves" the album. I like the album a lot, but the composition of half of the songs themselves is not great. ESCALATE and Lay Down have great atmosphere, but their choruses are absolutely snoozefests and kill the songs unfortunately.

I also have to point out that I HATE that fade out at the end of So Nice. It's a really cool technique that sounds awesome when done right (like in BoA's Discovery), but it sounds horrible in this song. It doesn't work at all.

Songs I like: Boom Boom Boys, V.I.P., Slow, IN THE AIR, ESCALATE, Love Me Back, No Man's Land, KO-SO-KO-SO, Lay Down
Okay/meh songs: So Nice, You are not alone (Acoustic Version), ai wo tomenaide, Love Technique, Poppin' love cocktail
Songs I hope to never have to listen to again: Brave, Everyday, All for you