[Utada Hikaru] ٠•●She's Thinking 6 to 9 In Her 27th Thread●•٠

[kang daesung]

So much better than EXODUS. Love this album so much already.

[emi♡]

so yey I love the album...

Spoiler:

On and On is great...but it is just a bit too repetitive. For some reason for me it's like a really really long interlude lol

FYI- still one of my favorite songs.

Apple and Cinnamon is now my second favorite...the verses were a little meh to me at first...but now I love it.

Taking my money back - also love. Nice comp. though not original, I like it anyway.

This One...um...it's alright...but kinda forgettable for me...I don't really like some things she did with the lyrics as in, words she chose and how she sang them.

Automatic II is my least fav on the album I think...I just don't like it lol and the lyrics...I mean...why are there even lyrics...none of them really say anything...nothing that needed to be said anyway.

Dirty Desire - this song is awesome...because it really incorporates influences from a few different eras of music to kind of come out with this interesting "now" sound...if that makes sense lol I like it <3 that's my dark horse on the album. It was a really odd bridge though that doesnt really go to me...i think bridge is the right word...Just a little too messy towards the end lol.

Poppin' - okay...I really like the style of this song. Like really...but I feel like she just kind of kills the song with the awkward talking lyrics...and her singing way too high for the style. Just okay for me...not as bad as when I heard the preview. I like the little effect in the background that was used at the end of Fresh Prince of Bel Air lol

CB2M - just as meh as always for me...not my favorite...not the worst, a solid ballad I think.

Me Muero - I like her little samba in the back...I think that is called samba? whatever is it, the beat is extremely latin...just not what we're used to I think...and I think it really makes the song unique. All the little off beats and off chord notes...honestly, REALLY helps me appreciate this song...I really don't think I would if it wasn't for all the musical stuff she does. And I actually really like this song a lot.

So long post short...my ranking now is

1. FYI
2. Apple and Cinnamon
3. Me Muero
4-7. Dirty Desire/Taking My Money Back/This One/CB2M
8. On and On
9. Poppin'
10. Automatic Part II

It's actually hard for me to rank the songs...because musically I think there are only a few songs that are really better than the others...but thats my ranking in terms of favorites I guess.

I like it...8/10

It IS better than Exodus. So much. And so many past influences...it's just...an album I think we should all really appreciate because you don't really find too many albums that go back in time like that.

It really is what she said. TLC, Ace of Base, "the good old days" lol Just a little smarter and with hikki vocals and crazy lyrics.

Also...actually I wouldn't mind at all if hikki continued in this direction in japanese lol (I don't know how much of the awkward lyrics I can take) but I don't think she would let it get boring...I think it would be interesting. Atm I actually don't care what direction she goes in...I just want more hikki stuff.

[kang daesung]

OK here's what I've got to say:

Amazing
-"On & On" (Excellent intro. Love the club feel)
-"Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence - FYI" (Beautifully done. The lyrics, the melodies, everything works)
-"This One" (Lovelovelove the chorus)
-"Come Back To Me" (Still the best song for me)

Good
-"Taking My Money Back" (Very much a 90s R&B throwback... but it doesn't feel very genuine)
-"Dirty Desire" (Kind of hilarious but I don't mind it)
-"Apple & Cinnamon" (Nice melody... it does get a little lost with all the other tracks)

OK
-"Automatic Pt. II" (A little awkward)
-"Me Muero" (Nothing too special. I like the chorus a lot though)

WTF
-"Poppin'" (NO. JUST NO)

[darkcarousel]

My ranking!

01. Apple And Cinnamon
02. Come Back To Me
03. Dirty Desire
04. On And On
05. Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence - FYI
06. This One (Crying Like A Child)
07. Taking My Money Back
08. Automatic Part II
09. Poppin'
10. Me Muero

[ll moments ll]

i'm currently repeating "Dirty Desire". i think it's my favorite off the album. xD
"Poppin'" is my least favorite, i guess. that or "Me Muero".

but overall, i have to say i'm quite impressed with it! i thought i wouldn't like it all too much, but it's not the case. i'll definitely grab a physical copy!

i can't really compare this to Exodus yet, since i liked Exodus at first, but then it didn't really stand the test of time for me...but i'll be optimistic with "This Is The One", haha.

[love in music]

my favorites are Come back to me and Apple and Cinnamon. not feeling much of the others~

[darkcarousel]

^ yeah same here. i like dirty desire though because the chorus is catchy. on & on is kinda growin' on me

[njanjayrp]

Ok, the songs I love: Apple & Cinnamon, FYI
The songs I might grow to love/like: This one (this reminds me of Rihanna too much)
The ones I don't care about: Taking My Money Back, Come back to me, Me muero
The songs I can't simply stand: Automatic Part II, Dirty Desire, Poppin', On & On

As far as my opinion goes the album is a major flop when it comes to the quality of music and a true disappointment for her standards. I'll pretend that she released a double a-side single..

[Huaka]

Oh, this album is a much better improvement over Exodus.

I like Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence / FYI, Automatic Part II, Dirty Desire (this is a wank worthy track l0lz), Come Back to Me, and On and On.

[danielquasar]

I jealous I can't find it anywhere! I know it's bad to request it but I want to hear it. I can't wait to buy it. lol

[js_surrealism]

I really wanted to like this album, but, like, about half of it was pretty forgettable and made me LONG for "Easy Breezy", which surely says a lot.

That said, I liked A&C, FYI and CBTM a lot. Dirty Desire was decent too. Can't say the same for the rest. I kinda wish she had just taken the best tracks of Exodus, and the best tracks off this one, and put them all on a single English debut album, so we don't have to know that the duds ever existed.

[omably]

Wow. WOW. I knew I'd never last the whole time without recieving my copy, but seriously, it was COMPLETELY worth it.

This is the best new album I have listened to for a while!

Also: Rankings have changed

1. On And On
2. MCML -FYI
3. Dirty Desire
4. Poppin'
5. Apple and Cinnamon
6. Taking My Money Back
7. Come Back To Me
8. Automatic Part II
9. This One (Crying Like a Child)
10. Me Muero

[SURREAL__RAINBOW]

wow!
I like Utada's new album a lot!!

no wonder why R&B works with anyone really lol



but yea
good good good album!

i dont really have a favourite, all of them come good together ^^




now is left to ask, whos going R&B next?? xD

Ai Otsuka?? xDDD

[Amrai-chan]

Am I the only one who is going to wait until it's released digitally on the 25th, buy it, then listen to it? Because it certainly feels that way...

[omably]

^Hah. I'm pretty sure CoriKaru won't be tempted. Too bad I couldn't say the same for myself. And it's the 24th

Also @ SURREAL: I'm not sure what you were trying to say but Hikki has pretty much always been R&B? Or are you talking about Utada? lol

[tomiko8]

im actually suprised at how much i like it, either that or its the 3 o'clock high but its pretty good

btw does anyone think that hikki actually sounds like ciara in on and on like seriously at first i couldnt get past the yoddling but then i forgot who i was listening to

[Amrai-chan]

Well at least I'm not the only one and the 24th? Well that's good one less day to wait.

I hope everyone who lives in the US who bought a Japanese version buys the American version as well be it physical or digital...

*begins to mark off days on her calender*

[lovelism]

I kinda interested in Utada new english album!
The songs that have already leaked sounds soo fantastic!
I think this album would be a success!

[CoriKaru]

You'd be correct in your assessment Omably.

Waiting for my Album. Hopefully it arrives next week, but at the latest I'll have it in 2 weeks.

Not even listening to the previews anymore.

[Maemi]

I haven't heard anything yet... I'm sick of previews...