Posted by: amaiyume on: January 31, 2009
Morning Musume’s 27th single, entitled 色っぽい じれったい, was released on 07.27.05. 色っぽい じれったい shows the girls adapt to a Spanish setting. Opening the song are a few lines spoken by Koharu and Eri before the girls dive into the first verse. The whispering adds a certain desperation and sexual atmosphere, which hooks the listener. Soon the Spanish [...]
Posted by: amaiyume on: January 31, 2009
Morning Musume’s 26th single, entitled 大阪 恋の歌, was released on 04.27.05. It is the last single to feature both Rika Ishikawa and Mari Yaguchi. 大阪 恋の歌 is a addictive edgy song that will have the listener moving. The song begins with a very mysterious instrumentation with some talking over it to only add to the ominous atmosphere. [...]
Posted by: amaiyume on: December 24, 2008
Koda Kumi’s 16th single, entitled Butterfly, was released on 06.22.05. Used as the theme song for the dorama Kosume no Mahou 2, this single is considered to be Kumi’s breakthrough single and that which really propelled her into the spotlight. Butterfly is an addictive dance pop number that shows Kumi’s playful side. The song begins [...]
Posted by: amaiyume on: December 23, 2008
Ito Yuna’s debut single, entitled ENDLESS STORY, was released on 09.07.05. The title track was used in the movie, Nana, which Yuna starred in herself [thus the reason the single was released as Reira starring Ito Yuna]. ENDLESS STORY is a heart-touching ballad packed with emotions. The song begins with the piano, giving a very [...]
Posted by: amaiyume on: November 3, 2008
Suzuki Ami’s 15th single and debut single with avex, entitled Delightful, was released on 03.24.05. Delightful is a great dance song that keeps the listener moving. The song starts off with an upbeat dance instrumental that immediately catches the listener’s ear and then the first verse begins. There is a dark atmosphere about the instrumentation [...]
Posted by: amaiyume on: August 27, 2008
Hamasaki Ayumi’s 37th single, entitled HEAVEN, was released on 09.15.05. The title track was used as the theme song for the Japanese film Shinobi Heart Under Blade while Will was used in a Panasonic CM. HEAVEN, an emotional ballad, is the single’s A-side. The song begins with an absolutely beautiful instrumentation that introduces the first [...]
Posted by: amaiyume on: August 20, 2008
Hamasaki Ayumi’s 38th single, entitled Bold & Delicious / Pride, was released on 11.30.05. Both songs are covers of Sweetbox songs of the same name with newly written lyrics by Ayu herself. Bold & Delicious was used in order to promote the Lumix photo camera by Pasasonic. Ayu takes an upbeat and fun route on [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Posted by: amaiyume on: July 21, 2008
Otsuka Ai’s 10th single, entitled プラネタリウム, was released on 09.21.05. The title track was used as an insert song for the popular dorma Hana Yori Dango. プラネタリウム is a wonderful ballad that resonates with the listener. Beautiful piano instrumentation opens the song and the emotional feeling is established from the first moment. The first verse [...]
