Channel-Ai Community Blog - JPop reviews, articles

Tsukiko Amano - Karasu

July 3rd, 2006 by Rinoa · 3 Comments · ★★★★★

Tsukiko Amano released five singles to commemorate her 5th anniversity. They were all released simultaneously on the 31st May. Each single featured a different style which she has used throughout her musical career. In the end all her promotional videos were meant to be connected. Karasu was the first single to be released from the anniversary collection.

Startin’ / Born To Be…

March 19th, 2006 by Rinoa · 8 Comments · ★★★★½

Ayumi Hamasaki’s 39th single instantly became a chart topper in 2006. With two powerful brand new songs, Hamasaki displayed her vocal abilities and released a single with high quality and a funky style which will definitely attract attention.

(miss)understood

February 13th, 2006 by Rinoa · 12 Comments · ★★★★½

Ayumi Hamasaki’s recent album, released on New Year’s Day has raised many eyebrows and has again topped the charts. Hamasaki has portrayed an experimental and powerful side of herself as she produced a variety of genres within this album. This album focuses more onto her career, her take on feminism and life itself.