[Album] J-Pop: An Introduction (and discussion)

I've preordered Tokyo Jihen's new album (along with Maki Goto's 4th, which is going to be called "How to use SEXY", oh yes). I can't say I've listened to the new song, will probably wait for the album, or if a decent version appears on

I'm still very much loving my YUI stuff, but if you haven't already I recommend checking out Namie Amuro's new album "PLAY", which is large spoonfuls of awesome.

How ya doing, buddy?

Well The Brilliant Green have a new single out, that might interest you.

As for other female rock-ish bands, let me think. Well Maria have their debut album coming out soon, so that's worth a look. Mika Nakashima has a couple of new things on the horizon, and she generally has that sort of sound. Other than that, not sure.

FELIPE NO

Woo, Otsuka Ai has a new album coming out (a proper one, none of this best-of nonsense). It's out at the end of September (26th) and will be called "Love Piece".

I've just pre-ordered me a first pressing of the CD only version (comes with a 40 page photobook ^^).

<3

On a sort of related note, if you like dance-y-esque tracks I'd recommend looking at Genki Rocket's "Heavenly Star". It's a song available as a skin for Lumines Live and it rocks. I got a free £15 iTunes voucher when I bought my Shuffle so picked up a copy. It's made of win.

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?

She also changed record label. Not checked out her new style yet, but yeah, not been hearing brilliant things about it.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Aye. I have the new Tokyo Jihen album on pre-order. Looking forward to that.

How ya doing, buddy?

Ooo, I've not seen the new ELT PV, this I will have to check out. I guess it could be coming up to new album time as thinking about it Crispy Park would have been released about a year ago (as it was released at the end of my Japan trip).

I can't believe Leah Dizon has an album. That's such a joke. She clearly exists as a marketing exercise (how much can we sell on the basis that the singer is a hot model).

Anyways, just got my copies of MARIA's album and the new MoMusu singles (MoMusu and the 10 Anniverisary group). All rock hard, especially the new MoMusu single. <3

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

That's very true and I guess I wasn't really all that surprised, but I listened to a couple of her tracks and they're dire. They're not even "OK" and forgivable nonsense if you were a fan. Takes all sorts I guess, and well, I like MoMusu so can't really talk.

Mind you, I have to say, I am loving the new MoMusu single it's damned catchy.

Just pre-ordered YUI's new single (woo) and Angela Aki's new album. I've not actually heard any of Angela Aki's new material since her last album but I figure what they hey, why not.

I am a dolphin, do you want me on your body?

I'm afraid I'm going to have to disagree with ya there vemp, I really rather like the new Tokyo Jihen album. It sounds very much like a Tokyo Jihen album, which is certainly no bad thing.

Of all my new music though the two things I love most are YUI's new single (shocking I know) and Otsuka Ai's new album, both of which are large spoonfuls of <3

I was speaking idiomatically.

Vemp: new TBG single coming like wut (12th December).

Don't think ELT have anything on the release list at the moment, but I'm sure something won't be far away. Hopefully both will release new albums soonish.

P.S. LOVE PiECE = <3

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

It certainly is. I also agree that Angela Aki's new album is <3

My recent delivery of goods was:
- YUI - LOVE&TRUTH (Single)
- Otsuka Ai - LOVE PiECE
- Angela Aki - Today
- Tokyo Jihen - Variety
- Maki Goto - How to use SEXY

A pretty decent haul I'd say.

FELIPE NO

Yeah, this thread sort of went a bit dormant. I guess I tend to discuss my J-Pop stuff elsewhere these days.

As for your request Mr Vemp, to be honest I'm still listening to a lot of those acts, since a lot of them are about (YUI's latest album is rather good). Actually Shiina Ringo has a 2CD album of B-sides out, I believe it is, which I picked up and would heartily recommend as it is ace.

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?