Posted by: amaiyume on: August 7, 2008
Amuro Namie’s 31st single, entitled FUNKY TOWN, was released on 04.04.07. The title track was used as the Lipton’ Limone CM song.
FUNKY TOWN is a cool dance song that serves as a great title track. The fun atmosphere comes through the opening instrumentation and then the addictive chorus comes in. Her vocals sound great here [...]
Posted by: amaiyume on: August 6, 2008
Amuro Namie’s 30th single, entitled Baby Don’t Cry, was released on 01.24.07. Considered a comeback single of sorts, the single outsold many of her previous ones and roughly sold 145,000. The title track was used as the theme song for the dorama Himitsu no Hanazano. The B-side, Nobody, shares the same melody as previous single White [...]
Posted by: amaiyume on: August 6, 2008
Amuro Namie’s 29th single, entitled CAN’T SLEEP, CAN’T EAT, I’M SICK / 人魚, was released on 05.17.06. CAN’T SLEEP, CAN’T EAT, I’M SICK was used as both the Iromelo CM song and a mu-mo CM song while 人魚 was used in a mu-mo CM song.
CAN’T SLEEP, CAN’T EAT, I’M SICK is a fantastic pop dance [...]
Posted by: amaiyume on: August 6, 2008
Amuro Namie’s 28th single, entitled White Light / Violet Sauce, was released on 11.26.05. White Light was used as the Dwango CM song while Violet Sauce was used as the theme song for the Japanese release of the movie Sin City.
White Light is a sweet Christmas song that touches the listener’s heart. The song starts [...]
Posted by: amaiyume on: August 1, 2008
Amuro Namie’s 27th single, entitled WANT ME, WANT ME, was released on 04.06.05. The CD only featured the B-side, Handle Me and the instrumentals. The song was criticized for its sexually provocative lyrics and was even banned in Korea.
Namie brings the sexiness for WANT ME, WANT ME. The opening instrumentation features the looming sitar that [...]
Posted by: amaiyume on: August 1, 2008
Amuro Namie’s 26th single, entitled GIRL TALK / the SPEED STAR, was released on 10.14.04. GIRL TALK was used as the the Lucido-L CM song.
GIRL TALK, a relaxing pop track, serves as the first A-side. A sweet and cute instrumental opens up the song and then the chorus begins. Namie sings smoothly through the verse and [...]
Posted by: amaiyume on: August 1, 2008
Amuro Namie’s 25th single, entitled ALL FOR YOU, was released on 07.22.04. The title track was used as the theme song for the drama, Kimi ga Omoide ni Naru no Mai ni.
ALL FOR YOU is a beautiful ballad with strong vocals and an absolutely gorgeous instrumentation. The opening instrumentation evokes a really romantic feeling. Soon [...]
Posted by: amaiyume on: August 1, 2008
Amuro Namie’s 24th single, entitled ALARM, was released on 03.17.04. ALARM was used as the Mandom Lucido-L Prism Magic Hair Colour CM song.
ALARM delivers attitude and sass that only Namie can bring. After a cool instrumental, the hook comes in and Namie’s vocals go perfectly with the music. The English phrases such as “voltage” and [...]
Posted by: amaiyume on: July 11, 2008
Amuro Namie’s 7th studio album, entitled PLAY, was released on 06.27.07. The album experienced even more success than her previous album. Variety is the album’s strong points ranging from the sexiness of Top Secret and Full Moon to the attitude of Hello, PLAY is a strong collection of songs. The singles released before the album [...]
Posted by: amaiyume on: July 11, 2008
Amuro Namie’s 6th studio album, entitled Queen of Hip-Pop, was released on 07.13.05. The album is considered a “comeback” of sorts as it sold roughly double her preceding album, STYLE. The album is a strong collection of songs, mostly upbeat tracks, from start to finish. The singles released before the album are: ALARM, ALL FOR YOU, [...]
