~*~new album KINGDOM (30.01.08) The 26th Koda Kumi Thread~*~

[Ayumiko]

After hearing the MORE preview...I can't help but keep thinking about gimme gimme more...I just want some more XD

[darkswordz]

After hearing the album, i'm really really very disappointed with kumi =X most of the songs are quite boring and failed to catch my attention. Even the dance song this time are not too good this time in my opinion. Black Cherry is the only good thing in Kingdom (i think) XP

[se7entheaven]

Originally Posted by BoiiBoii93-

Kuu sounds so horny in MORE. >_____>

LOL
hahahhahahhahhaha
'I want u MORE, Everything MOOORRREEEE !'

It's nice though
but i think the PV will be like 'feel'...
horny kuu strikes down the guy

[freedreamer]

Originally Posted by ayumisrael

I'm really not excited about this album, some of the previews make it seem like a huge let down.
I hope the full songs will be a lot better ^-^.

I was hyped when the info came, and when it's about the real album's quality (which is the important hypness) it failed a bit... kumi go back to grow into one+secret era >_<.

same for me...quite a sad thing
when the HUGE chunk of info came, it took me by surprise..got me hyped..but i think this album is realy lacking...o well, i shall decide when the OS versions come out..coz i kinda cancelled my order..
but i have faith...she will do better next year

[Ryuuzaki]

i like all songs from the album
MORE is the only song i don't like

[bondingo]

Wow, I can't believe there are already previews out. The album comes out almost a month later than GUILTY and we get these before previews from that album. Well here are my thoughts on them:

01. Introduction For Kingdom- It sounds more like a song intro to me, but I don't really mind either way since it's only an intro.
02. LAST ANGEL feat. Tohoshinki- It's still alright to me.
03. Amai Wana- Sounds like a good Candy/Shake It-esque song. I'm liking it from the preview.
04. Himitsu- I've never been a huge fan of mid-tempo tracks like this one. Just decent for me.
05. Ai No Uta- I'm still not really impressed by it.
06. anytime- Not a fan of these types of cute slower songs.
07. Under- Finally, another song from the Kuu I love. I like it a lot.
08. BUT- I've always liked BUT.
09. Koi No Mahou- I like this one as well.
10. Aishou- Always liked it.
11. Anata Ga Shite Kureta Koto- Sounds good, but there isn't much to go by. Reminds me a bit of JUICY though.
12. Wonderland- Cute and upbeat; not bad.
13. FREAKY- Loved it from the first listen.
14. MORE- Sounds pretty jazzy and different for her. Not bad, but not wonderful either.
15. Black Cherry- Oh my god, it's the extended intro! Well that's pretty awesome because I loved Black Cherry's intro.

Overall it doesn't seem as bad as some people were saying. It's kind of a typical Kuu album in my eyes. I don't think she's ever had an album without its fair share of filler tracks (Secret by far had the most, as well as some crap singles), and this album is no exception. Still, I don't think I'll be disappointed in the end. I usually try not to expect much from Kuu in terms of album tracks anyways, and that gets me along alright.

[Sasha]

Guuuuuuuuuuys!!!! What's wrong with you!? The song are great!!!

[WillofDusk]

I love the new songs except MORE, if it's about Jazz, it can only be Mika NAkashima

[AyuHamasaki01]

Originally Posted by BoiiBoii93-

Kuu sounds so horny in MORE. >_____>

I really love Black Cherry I hope we'll get the full song soon...

So, what do you guys expect from the PVs?
I hope some will be "dance" PVs

Oh ffs. How much can I possibly miss in two days?!

Spoiler:

Ayu tracklist + covers.
BoA new album.
misono new album.
Hikki new single.
Hitomi Shimatani new single

+ probably more to discover.

-Listens to previews-

Omg the previews sound so hot!

[Empress]

i like the previews i don't understand why people so disappointed about it
i think R&B is her right style so in my opinian maybe this album will be alot better than Black cherry
kuu is so into the arabian style which is until now is great but i hope she will not stuck with it forever
but i have to say that i'm arabic and her arabic r&b songs is really genius i mean that style of arabic songs is from old arab culture it's dead now non of arab singers will sing it anymore but kuu actually bring it to life with modern beats that's really original and she sing better than arab artists themselve it sounds really like pure arab her voice and expression is so original i'm really so proud of her and i can't believe that non of arab artists have think of bringing that old style to life but a japanese singer had what a shame

[criminal]

Being the casual listener that I am, I decided to listen to the previews. Here are my track-by-track scores on a scale of 1-5.

01. 4
02. 5
03. 4
04. 4
05. 2
06. 4
07. 3
08. 5
09. 3
10. 5
11. 3
12. 5
13. 2
14. 2
15. 4

Yeah, very bland overall. Wonderland's the best attempt at trying to recapture the magic of Koi no Tsubomi and it quite works.

[Weslicious]

Originally Posted by austin. ♥

Oh ffs. How much can I possibly miss in two days?!

Loads and Loads.

^hawt set.

anywayssss...back on topic...I'm starting to like Under. I can't really tell the beat or whatever but it's getting good.

[MsMiyabi]

I like MORE. I noticed alot of guys here don;t like it but it might be one of my favs on this album.

[PrincessAyu]

1. Introduction for Kingdom
I think this is a bland intro, not fitting with the rest of the songs

2. LAST ANGEL
This rocks. Its so catchy and I love it.

3. Amai Wana
Another bland Candy/Shake it arabian theme thing. -_- i hate arabian themes. Bah bah.

4. Himitsu
Sounds christmas-ish and not bad at all

5. Ai no Uta
Love it <3 thats why I boughtthe single

6. anytime
Sounds slightly like Himitsu. It's ok

7. Under
This I like. No stupid arabian theme, but still urban catchy. But it's a lil like Amai Wana

8. BUT
<3 loveee it

9. Koi no Mahou
Cutesy. Been there done that.

10. Aishou
Love this ballad

11. Anata Ga Shite Kureta Koto
Doesn't sound bad but also resembles other new songs (even if only slightly)...

12. Wonderland
Another cutesy song. Thankfully it's not a trilogy (with your smile - girls - wonderland.. lol)

13. FREAKY
it's ok

14. MORE
Haha, weird style. VERY christina aguilera. which sucks.

15. Black Cherry
gonna be totally like "get it on" -> monotone, same thing for 3 minutes on-going

It all sounds alike, except for the single stuff.

[Kaiouforever]

Originally Posted by criminal

Being the casual listener that I am, I decided to listen to the previews. Here are my track-by-track scores on a scale of 1-5.

01. 4
02. 5
03. 4
04. 4
05. 2
06. 4
07. 3
08. 5
09. 3
10. 5
11. 3
12. 5
13. 2
14. 2
15. 4

Yeah, very bland overall. Wonderland's the best attempt at trying to recapture the magic of Koi no Tsubomi and it quite works.

How can you say "very bland overall?" You gave out 4 ratings of "5" and 5 ratings of "4", with the other 6 ranking scores being 3 "3" and 3 being "2." That makes:

9 scores of 4/5
6 scores of 2/3

So...wouldn't the album be BETTER than bland overall?

SWITCH GEARS:

I think a lot of people are being a bit harsh on the previews... I think we should remember that these are just previews, and the full songs may be better.

[KuroixShiroi_Namida]

So the worst song on the album IMO is LAST ANGEL. I don't like that song.

[Kaiouforever]

Originally Posted by KuroixShiroi_Namida

So the worst song on the album IMO is LAST ANGEL. I don't like that song.

At least you've heard the full length of that song so you know you don't like it.