[Namie Amuro] The 102nd Thread - WE ♥ NAMIE FOREVER -

[pommy48]

In terms of promo, I thought PAST < FUTURE had great tie-ins/collabs

WILD: Coca-Cola
Dr.: Vidal Sassoon
COPY THAT: Vidal Sassoon
MY LOVE: Vidal Sassoon
The Meaning of US: "Onnatachi wa Nido Asobu" theme song
Defend Love: Gundam collab

I had to look at her discography that Checkmate was sandwiched between P<F and Uncontrolled. Now, that's an album I look back on a lot

[Ashen Twilight]

Having been around the forum when P<F was released, I think there was a lot of excitement around the album. For me it is my favorite Namie album in general. I do know that there were a number of folks disappointed she didn’t continue to use her sound from Play, with folks hoping for an album more full of FAST CAR-like sound.

I do wish Namie would have had a tour dedicated to this album as it is full of bops.

[thinkingoutloud89]

^you mean the "namie amuro PAST < FUTURE Tour 2010" that spanned 85 dates across japan?

[Ashen Twilight]

Originally Posted by thinkingoutloud89

^you mean the "namie amuro PAST < FUTURE Tour 2010" that spanned 85 dates across japan?

that was not nearly long enough. I misspoke and meant to say having more songs from this album being continued staples in concerts moving forward vs just WILD.

[thinkingoutloud89]

Yeah, but as I said - she changed up the way the tours were structured. I actualyl kinda liked that she dedicated tour towards albums and we at least have one performance of the whole thing instead of other artist that skip quite a lot of song cause they perform to much staples.

I think a tour should always be dedicated to the newest release and then sprinkle some staples into it.

I think FAST CAR and defend Love were performed after that tho.

[ShiraJemJem]

Even though I know she was retired but I wanna hear some of her news somehow.

[BlackSilence]

Look at all these hardcore fans here, while choosing fave albums, while i just cherry pick the stuff from the old ones I don't think i've really listened to anything in full before Uncontrolled lol She was just not really my thing i guess...the only songs i really listened from PF was Wild/DR lol I guess i'm more of a casual listener, although i like pretty much everything she released after....so I don't know..

[thinkingoutloud89]

I think that’s the way music should be consumed tbqh
Personally speaking, why I love everything from Uncontrolled onwards, I do think that it is the most uninspired she has been in 25 years.

[AJFmzk]

Personally I've been gravitating back toward her older stuff that featured more rock or rock/pop style or classic pop style, and even some of the dance tracks. Its not that I don't still enjoy her newer stuff, I do, but my tastes have shifted since I started listening to her way back in 2007 or 2008. I'm not sure what my most listened to album of hers is, but for the last few years I've mostly been listening to 1995-2003. I have have songs that I love from all different albums, but lately I've been jamming to the singles from Sweet 19 Blues, Concentration 20, Genius 2000 and Style, plus one or two tracks from Break the Rules. If I'm at work, I'll listen to albums from start to finish sometimes. I think my most watched dvds from her at this point are Genius Tour 2000 and So Crazy ft Best Singles.

[thinkingoutloud89]

So Crazy Tour is still the best for me

[AJFmzk]

Originally Posted by thinkingoutloud89

So Crazy Tour is still the best for me

^ it’s called best singles for a reason . But seriously, it’s a great show start to finish.

[BlackSilence]

Originally Posted by AJFmzk

Personally I've been gravitating back toward her older stuff that featured more rock or rock/pop style or classic pop style, and even some of the dance tracks. Its not that I don't still enjoy her newer stuff, I do, but my tastes have shifted since I started listening to her way back in 2007 or 2008. I'm not sure what my most listened to album of hers is, but for the last few years I've mostly been listening to 1995-2003. I have have songs that I love from all different albums, but lately I've been jamming to the singles from Sweet 19 Blues, Concentration 20, Genius 2000 and Style, plus one or two tracks from Break the Rules. If I'm at work, I'll listen to albums from start to finish sometimes. I think my most watched dvds from her at this point are Genius Tour 2000 and So Crazy ft Best Singles.

But she kind of seamed like an r&b kinda gal back in the day, at least from the stuff i've heard? That's one of the reasons why i just couldn't get into her. She hardly seemed to have any pop rock tracks, i maybe only know like 2..but it could be that i just didn't hear enough. I have to say though the other day i listened to a few of her old songs, and you can easily tell the time they were released, i don't think some of her stuff aged very well lol But maybe it's just me.

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I can agree that her music became very POP/EDM and that's mostly all she did, but for some reason it worked with her vocals better to my ears and i like dramatic arrangements with a lot going on, so maybe that's why i got more comfortable with her music. I think Damage and Neonlight Lipstick are some of the coolest songs from her newer stuff. I have to say Damage is probably my favourite Namie song.

[thinkingoutloud89]

^u just seem to have a certain taste then (which is totally okay). Personally, I loved Neonlight Lipstick when it came out but nowerdays it got so annoying to my ears. Damage is cool , but always seemed to loud for me. She always had those kind of tracks tho. maybe you will like "It's all about you" or "My Darling" also "Concentration 20" maybe ot.

You are right that you can easily tell when her music was made but i disagree that it aged badly, it all aged pretty well to be quite honest because most if not all her songs were about quality.. Not every song has to be timeless in sound but could very well represent a certain era. Ypou also have to keep in mind that some of those songs are 25 years or older.

[visionfactory]

I... can't... listen to Neonlight Lipstick

[Ashen Twilight]

Originally Posted by BlackSilence

I can agree that her music became very POP/EDM and that's mostly all she did, but for some reason it worked with her vocals better to my ears and i like dramatic arrangements with a lot going on, so maybe that's why i got more comfortable with her music. I think Damage and Neonlight Lipstick are some of the coolest songs from her newer stuff. I have to say Damage is probably my favourite Namie song.

Oh yay someone else that likes Damage! I remember the original reception to that track was very lukewarm when it was released so I am glad to even see people still mention that song.

I think the whole TSUKI single was great honestly, but for me Neonlight Lipstick is third. Ballerina is much better imo. The MV was really cool though, and I do enjoy the song from time to time.

I would say there are a number of stand out tracks in Namie’s earlier work that still hold well today. From S19B, I mostly stick to the singles + PRIVATE. Concentration 20 is really a well rounded album. How to be a girl is a classic, and Me Love Peace!! may be one of my favorite Namie songs. I wish Dreaming I was dreaming was included on a studio album. break the rules and Genius 2000 are easy albums to forget about, you can mostly get away with just singles, but songs like CROSS OVER and Kiss-and-Ride are too good to pass up. I would add HimAWAri here but the new vocal version on LOVE ENHANCED is far superior.

I love both TK Namie, R&B/Hip Hop Namie, and EDM Namie so each era has been enjoyable for me. I just wish there were more to look forward to. Watching her final Kouhaku performance of Hero did me in earlier today.

[KarenPang]

I like Damage too so

What surprised me about the song is that for the PV it was never included in Finally which I find it really odd as it was included in the 3rd CD of the compilation

The PV should have also made the cut in the disc as I still regard it as 1 of my favourite PVs of Namie

Oh well :s

[thinkingoutloud89]

Originally Posted by Ashen Twilight

Oh yay someone else that likes Damage! I remember the original reception to that track was very lukewarm when it was released so I am glad to even see people still mention that song.

I think the whole TSUKI single was great honestly, but for me Neonlight Lipstick is third. Ballerina is much better imo. The MV was really cool though, and I do enjoy the song from time to time.

I would say there are a number of stand out tracks in Namie’s earlier work that still hold well today. From S19B, I mostly stick to the singles + PRIVATE. Concentration 20 is really a well rounded album. How to be a girl is a classic, and Me Love Peace!! may be one of my favorite Namie songs. I wish Dreaming I was dreaming was included on a studio album. break the rules and Genius 2000 are easy albums to forget about, you can mostly get away with just singles, but songs like CROSS OVER and Kiss-and-Ride are too good to pass up. I would add HimAWAri here but the new vocal version on LOVE ENHANCED is far superior.

I love both TK Namie, R&B/Hip Hop Namie, and EDM Namie so each era has been enjoyable for me. I just wish there were more to look forward to. Watching her final Kouhaku performance of Hero did me in earlier today.

GENIUS 2000 is a great album and so is break the rules, how dare you! ;P

NEXT TO YOU, STILL IN LOVE, LEAVING FOR LAS VEGAS, break the rules, LOOKING FOR YOU, never shoulda, Hinawari, I TO YOU

aside from that, my fav. pre- STYLE singles are I HAVE NEVER SEEN and How to be a girl, but srsly, I love them all

[roddypii]

Damage is a great song. I love the video and the performances too.
I love TSUKI too. It's an amazing single. I love all the three songs. Neonlight Lipstick I love because of the lyrics lol

Her other singles after it, I just can't stand Just You & I. The rest, I love BRIGHTER DAY so much. Mint is probably my fave song of hers since past<FUTURE era. Red Carpet and Hero are good, and Dear Diary/Fighter... I'm there only for Dear Diary... but I do love Fighter's MV. :p

[visionfactory]

Originally Posted by Ashen Twilight

break the rules and Genius 2000 are easy albums to forget about, you can mostly get away with just singles, but songs like CROSS OVER and Kiss-and-Ride are too good to pass up. I would add HimAWAri here but the new vocal version on LOVE ENHANCED is far superior.

THINGS I COLLECTED (GENIUS 2000) is one of Namie's best ballads imo I easily cry every time I listen to it

[thinkingoutloud89]

^that I personally don't agree lol It drags on way to long
Her best ballad is I HAVE NEVER SEEN