[Namie Amuro] The 95th Thread ♫ Queen's Farewell〜Compilation, Tour & Retirement〜

[kotora]

Originally Posted by ahtka-chan

Why do you guys hate so much _genic? It's such a fun and unpretentious album

I really want her to release a new album, but I haven't been impressed with her last single (can't understand the love for Hero) so I won't be mad if _genic is the last album.

_genic was my gym album.

It sounds energic and I love it.Fashionista and Stranger were so great.

[PURIN]

_genic is actually my favorite album of hers, still listen to it all the time!

[thinkingoutloud89]

There is not as ingle Namie song I listend to less than 100 times. but there are a lot of songs I only listen to in the context of the album, like My Darling, Step With It, can you feel this love?, you are the one

[JackieRos]

Originally Posted by kotora

It sounds energic and I love it.Fashionista and Stranger were so great.

The best songs in the album.

I got you up on your feet, I got you up on the dance floor.

[Surreal17]

What is your opinion about Still Lovin' You? It's in my top 20 most listened Namie songs but people seem to forget it exists.

[thinkingoutloud89]

^I listen to it a lot recently, but it is just that tiny bit to long for me which makes it bland and draggy

[Maemi]

Originally Posted by jiarongisme

those eyebrows though

[himawariii6]

Originally Posted by Surreal17

What is your opinion about Still Lovin' You? It's in my top 20 most listened Namie songs but people seem to forget it exists.

One of my favourites of Namie's recent songs and in my opinion, the best song of the "BRIGHTER DAY" single.

[thinkingoutloud89]

so Gubsi recommended to add Contrail to the "Essential Namie Amuro" playlist:
1. TRY ME
2. Body Feels EXIT
3. SWEET 19 BLUES
4. CAN YOU CELEBRATE?
5. RESPECT the POWER of LOVE
6. NEVER END
7. Uh Uh...
8. So Crazy
9. GIRL TALK
10. BABY DONT CRY
11. NEW LOOK
12. WILD
13. Love Story
14. Contrail
15. TSUKI
16. Golden Touch
17. Mint
18. HERO

[Miduhyo]

Contrail is a great song, I definitely think it deserves to be on the playlist. I love the mv too. So colorful.

Ah, Namie. I'm going to miss her so much. I'm okay with it until I think about it and then I'm screwed with feeeeeeellllllliiiinnnngggggssssss.

[thinkingoutloud89]

btw. here is a crazy theory, but I think we can all be glad that the Okinawa concert 5 years ago was cancelled, because I assume that she already had similar plans 5 years ago.

Look back at what we got: Uncontrolled. The strangest, most unlike-namie album we ever got with a huge pile a single leading up to it. adding to this is the strange imagery of that moon-phenomeno tying with her as some kind of goddess/millenia.

I guess she wanted to do that Okinawa concert so bad, she said she will keep going for another year, got a special record-deal for it (DS) and some obligations to fulfill (leading to Ballada and those recent pile of singles). she probably was more careful this time around - and wanted that thing to happen.

[EndOfTheWorld]

When it comes to genic I only listen to Time Has Come, Birthday, It, Scream, Fly, and B Who I Want 2 B. Scream being the favorite. It really gets my energy up. Overall genic was an okay album for me. FEEL on the other hand, I can't stop loving that album. One of her all time best. Contrail.
Also, someone made this awesome history video of Namie. I'm glad I came across it. I would like it if all of her videos were uploaded officially to Youtube in HD.

[SunshineSlayer]

Originally Posted by thinkingoutloud89

btw. here is a crazy theory, but I think we can all be glad that the Okinawa concert 5 years ago was cancelled, because I assume that she already had similar plans 5 years ago.

Look back at what we got: Uncontrolled. The strangest, most unlike-namie album we ever got with a huge pile a single leading up to it. adding to this is the strange imagery of that moon-phenomeno tying with her as some kind of goddess/millenia.

I guess she wanted to do that Okinawa concert so bad, she said she will keep going for another year, got a special record-deal for it (DS) and some obligations to fulfill (leading to Ballada and those recent pile of singles). she probably was more careful this time around - and wanted that thing to happen.

The thought did cross my mind. Including the fact that right after what would have been the 20th Anniversary Okinawa live, she did a Dome tour (which if she was indeed going to retire then, would have been her farewell tour like they are going to do now). Those dome's would have had to be booked far in advance. There are a lot of signs imo, that she had planned to retire then. It is defintely an interesting possibilty at least. And if true, thanks typhoon?

One more conspiracy theory that crossed my mind: This is why they started Ayu's 20th Anniversary celebrations a year early; Avex knew that this would be coming from Namie.

[ragingrush]

During the farewell Concert she's gonna debut Amuro Haruto and have him sing her farewell during the mc. Calling it now!

[melissalove]

I'm glad namie retired on a high note. It's impossible to do what she does on stage at 40.

[MemorialAddress]

I just pre-ordered Finally. First Japanese album I've purchased since 2009 lol

[owlflight]

Thanks for sharing that video, EndOfTheWorld. After watching it, now I'm really starting to feel sad that Namie is retiring. She got better with age. If she even aged at all. She looks fabulous and her hair is amazing.

[mizuki-7]

Originally Posted by melissalove

I'm glad namie retired on a high note. It's impossible to do what she does on stage at 40.

Why ? What is wrong ?
I also think that she had already planed to retire 5 years ago but she really wanted to make this Okinawa concert because it where all started for her...
Thinking about it until the end her career will stay unique in the Japanese landscape.

[Toniayu123]

Originally Posted by Corvina

Yes, but her team posted the official English translation and there it says a final album.

It could be a mistake. Let me dream lol

[Aga-chan]

Originally Posted by SunshineSlayer

I'm sure the Best that's coming in November would be an excellent buy for a casual fan; give you an overview of the best stuff in her career.

Thanks. ^^ As it will encompass her whole career this would likely be the best choice for me.

Originally Posted by melissalove

I'm glad namie retired on a high note. It's impossible to do what she does on stage at 40.

Why? What she could do at 39, she can do at 40. If she wouldn't be able to, she could also tone down on dance routines and other things.
I just don't like all the "Stop, you're old" type of comments, even if you probably didn't mean it like that.

By the way, I really like Wonder Woman. It's so catchy.