[Namie Amuro] Smiles like chocolate chip, wanna taste it because he's mint 2016.06.18 ❄91st thread❄

[Corvina]

Originally Posted by oaristos

I'd say: Mint > Red Carpet > Brighter Day. I don't like any of the other two.

Mine is similar.
Mint > Tsuki > Brighter Day.
And don't like both Red Carpet and Hero.

[Heavenly]

TSUKI and Mint above all :p

[jean-baptiste]

I say:

BRIGHTER DAY > TSUKI > Mint > Hero > Red Carpet

[Beauty4123]

"Mint" & "Hero" totally blow away the past single releases, for me. but I've truly come to adore "TSUKI" over time! I just don't listen to "BRIGHTER DAY" & "Red Carpet" that much - when it comes to Namie, I'm generally in love with her more upbeat songs.

[jean-baptiste]

Does anyone miss her hip-hop songs? I really do, but it's interesting to see how Namie redirected her sound almost seamlessly starting with maybe Uncontrolled? It was definitely apparent Namie's sound had changed with FEEL and was solidified with _genic. I'm sure she'll continue with this predominantly pop sound on her next album (as her singles indicate). I'm wondering how people are liking this change, and if anyone even noticed? I honestly wasn't even conscious of the fact that she'd brought the hip-hop sound to a minimum and then did away with it. I'm glad she can evolve so successfully as a pop act!

[thinkingoutloud89]

Originally Posted by jean-baptiste

Does anyone miss her hip-hop songs? I really do, but it's interesting to see how Namie redirected her sound almost seamlessly starting with maybe Uncontrolled? It was definitely apparent Namie's sound had changed with FEEL and was solidified with _genic. I'm sure she'll continue with this predominantly pop sound on her next album (as her singles indicate). I'm wondering how people are liking this change, and if anyone even noticed? I honestly wasn't even conscious of the fact that she'd brought the hip-hop sound to a minimum and then did away with it. I'm glad she can evolve so successfully as a pop act!

ah well you could say it had its flaws - the one you named. Uncontrolled had superb songs but was a sloppy album. Yes, it made ground for the re-direction, but it wasn't a smooth transition.

[KarenPang]

The tour starts tomorrow!
Amuro-chan took a break after rehearsals, playing the capsule toy machine♥

https://www.facebook.com/NamieAmuroO...009449/?type=3

namie amuro LIVE STYLE 2016-2017 finally starts tomorrow & those gachagacha items look cute

Too bad you can't choose whatever that comes out of the machine . Each person only can 'play' it maximum 5 times

[KarenPang]

Numerous items are available on site at namie amuro LIVE STYLE 2016-2017 concert venues

1) Mint & Hero analogs



￥2,500 each excluding tax . namie amuro LIVE STYLE 2016-2017 original poster will be given for every purchase

2) Alternate Mint & Hero posters



Provided if you buy Mint and/or Hero at the venue . namie amuro LIVE STYLE 2016-2017 original poster is also given if you buy selective Namie items listed on the image

All 3 posters are B2 sized

3) Tower Records Muffler Towel collaboration



￥1,500 each excluding tax . Not available today , will be sold next Sat / 27th Aug at Shizuoka Shimin Bunka Kaikan onwards

http://blog.livedoor.jp/tower_sale/a...060278445.html

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Outside Kanagawa Yokosuka Arts Theatre





Mint & Hero analogs upclose shot





https://twitter.com/TOWER_Events/sta...11146589261824
https://twitter.com/TOWER_Events/sta...62516587511808

2 of 47 Gachagacha items - Stranger PV still acrylic stand & Hero magnet



https://twitter.com/amupedia/status/766549258732396544

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The Mint & Hero analogs are so pretty & likewise for the photo used for the alternate Mint poster

[oaristos]

Originally Posted by jean-baptiste

Does anyone miss her hip-hop songs?

I miss it so much it's even sad to listen to STYLE, Queen of Hip-Pop, and PLAY

[lfe.]

Originally Posted by jean-baptiste

Does anyone miss her hip-hop songs? I really do, but it's interesting to see how Namie redirected her sound almost seamlessly starting with maybe Uncontrolled? It was definitely apparent Namie's sound had changed with FEEL and was solidified with _genic. I'm sure she'll continue with this predominantly pop sound on her next album (as her singles indicate). I'm wondering how people are liking this change, and if anyone even noticed? I honestly wasn't even conscious of the fact that she'd brought the hip-hop sound to a minimum and then did away with it. I'm glad she can evolve so successfully as a pop act!

Because hip hop is one of my favorite genres and her hip hop days are what made me such a big fan, I do miss them immensely but its okay I will still find songs to like. Songs like SWEET KISSES and Show Me What You Got are clearly girl songs but they are still some of my highest played songs from her. I didn't like most of the songs from _genic but probably it was because I just wasn't ready for them yet and I really like it now. I do hope one day she makes a return to hip hop.

[jean-baptiste]

Originally Posted by thinkingoutloud89

ah well you could say it had its flaws - the one you named. Uncontrolled had superb songs but was a sloppy album. Yes, it made ground for the re-direction, but it wasn't a smooth transition.

Ah I see what you mean. The album was definitely a bit awkward. But I still think when it came out I didn't think "she's now letting go of hip-hop!" To me, since I didn't even notice she was changing her sound, it was a seamless transition. But I definitely see your point.

Originally Posted by oaristos

I miss it so much it's even sad to listen to STYLE, Queen of Hip-Pop, and PLAY

I actually haven't taken time to listen to her old stuff recently! I've been trying so hard to get into everything after BRIGHTER DAY. I think taking some time to listen to her old stuff might make me appreciate her new stuff.

Originally Posted by lfe.

I do hope one day she makes a return to hip hop.

I absolutely loved Uncontrolled and FEEL, so _genic let me down a bit since I wasn't too fond of it. I'm not sure if I want her to go back to hip-hop or still experiment with electro-pop/EDM. I definitely welcome any hip-hop music, but I'm curious to see what else Namie and her team have in store.

[voltron]

Originally Posted by jean-baptiste

Does anyone miss her hip-hop songs? I really do, but it's interesting to see how Namie redirected her sound almost seamlessly starting with maybe Uncontrolled? It was definitely apparent Namie's sound had changed with FEEL and was solidified with _genic. I'm sure she'll continue with this predominantly pop sound on her next album (as her singles indicate). I'm wondering how people are liking this change, and if anyone even noticed? I honestly wasn't even conscious of the fact that she'd brought the hip-hop sound to a minimum and then did away with it. I'm glad she can evolve so successfully as a pop act!

I miss it, but I also like some of her more pop stuff. And her early career was more pop, with a hinge of R&B (but that kind of was the 90s anyway). I think of her albums, PLAY or PAST<FUTURE had the best overall balance for me in terms of pop and hip-pop (even as she called it -- it wasn't pure hip-hop, and it wasn't pure pop...it was a blend!).

I loved FEEL, but have been less enthusiastic _genic and subsequent singles which are just so devoid of personality to me. Everything is just over-produced now, and could literally be any club girl singing on them. I also wish she'd use more Japanese, though _genic does beat FEEL in that way.

Most of all, I just miss something with more attitude/edge. I feel like the gritty aspect of her music has been pretty lost. It has in her image, as well, with her having tattoos removed, etc.

[Gustavopc]

Originally Posted by voltron

I miss it, but I also like some of her more pop stuff. And her early career was more pop, with a hinge of R&B (but that kind of was the 90s anyway). I think of her albums, PLAY or PAST<FUTURE had the best overall balance for me in terms of pop and hip-pop (even as she called it -- it wasn't pure hip-hop, and it wasn't pure pop...it was a blend!).

I loved FEEL, but have been less enthusiastic _genic and subsequent singles which are just so devoid of personality to me. Everything is just over-produced now, and could literally be any club girl singing on them.

Most of all, I just miss something with more attitude/edge. I feel like the gritty aspect of her music has been pretty lost. It has in her image, as well, with her having tattoos removed, etc.

Excluded just one sentence cause this pretty much sums up how I feel about her music

[Next_Level29]

tsuki> >>> brighter day> red carpet>mint>hero

im not feeling hero. (yet). i wasnt feeling red carpet as well but now, i l ove it.

[SayukiChoco]

TSUKI > BRIGHTER DAY > Red Carpet > Hero > Mint

I'm not a huge fan of Mint somehow. It's solid but not my cup of tea. TSUKI is one of my most favorite songs in general... I love it so much.

[CeReSu]

Mint >>>>> Red Carpet (especially for Black Make Up ♥) > Hero > Tsuki > Brighter Day

[Irish_Ayu_Fan]

Hi guys. Planning on seeing Namie on one of her dates in Kobe either in October or December. Just wondering how I would go about getting tickets? Does Namie have a fan club lottery like TA? Grateful for any information

[AyuHamasaki01]

^The acrylic stands looks really weird. But I guess it's just the photo angle

[UHPlus]

LIVESTYLE 2016-2017 had just started

[salina]

thanks very much for the pics