The One about Scha Dara Parr – Konya wa Boogie Back (feat. Kenji Ozawa) (1994)

A wonderful collaboration between SDP and Ozawa Kenji , “Konya wa Boogie Back” is definitely recommended! GROUP: Scha Dara Parr feat. Ozawa Kenji (スチャダラパー feat. 小沢健二) CD SINGLE: 今夜はブギー・バック (Konya wa Boogie Back) LABEL: Ki/oon Sony Records CATALOG #: KSD2-1061 DURATION: 16:40 RELEASE DATE: March Read More …

The One about Moritaka Chisato’s “Rock’n Omelette” (1994)

The new mature Chisato Moritaka. Breaking away from her idol roots, Chisato Moritaka returns with a wonderful, but sad ballad. “Kaze ni Fukarete” is an awesome single worth owning if you are a fan of Chisato! ARTIST: Moritaka Chisato CD SINGLE: ロックン・オムレツ (Rock’n Omelette) LABEL: Read More …

The One about Amuro Namie’s “Don’t wanna cry” (1996)

Fantastic!  “Don’t Wanna Cry” is another musical home run by the Amuro and TK team! ARTIST: 安室奈美恵 (Amuro Namie) CD SINGLE: Don’t Wanna Cry LABEL: avex trax CATALOG #: AVDD-20119 DURATION: 18:36 RELEASE DATE: March 13, 1996 Don’t wanna cry Present Don’t wanna cry (Original Read More …

The One about Shimatani Hitomi’s “Otoko Uta ~cover song collection~ (2007)

The music on this album has an orchestral, jazz and somewhat of a live house feel. Nearly all the tracks on the album has its unique spin on the classics but I feel that Shimatani managed it well and what you get is a whimsical Read More …

The One about My Little Lover – Hello, Again ~ (1995)

If there was one single that I would put in my top 100 best Japanese songs of all time, My Little Lover’s “Hello, Again ~Mukashikara Arubasho~” should be on that list.  It’s one of those songs that just doesn’t get old and once you hear Read More …

The One about Yuragi – For you, Adroit it but soft (2021) (Digital Version)

If there is one thing that remains consistent is that the band can deliver shoegaze music and the vocals of miraco make you feel that you entered a dreamscape and her vocals call onto you. A solid album overall. Click here to purchase Yuragi – Read More …

The One about Puffy – Jet CD (1998)

“PUFFY’s ‘JET CD’ is a solid album featuring collaborations with Okuda Tamio, Matsumoto Tortoise, Spitz, Kusano Masamune, Oku Kaori, Inoue Yosui and more.  A lot of their popular hits from 1996-1998 such as ‘Kore ga Watashi no Ikiru Michi’,’Nagista ni Matsuwaru Etcetora’, ‘Ai no Shirushi’, Read More …

The One about Seventh Tarz Armstrong – 7th Tarz and Legend Guitar & Nivan Runder in 2nd E.P. (2007)

BAND: Seventh Tarz Armstrong ALBUM: 7th Tarz and Legend Guitar & Nivan Runder in 2nd E.P. LABEL: Cutting Edge CATALOG #: CTCM-65096/B DURATION: 11:59 RELEASE DATE: March 21, 2007 good by, my good fellows!! ~life time~ stretch my arms -4N.R.Eightarm Stringer’s Mix- last summer – Read More …

The One about “TK – THE GREATEST HITS -Tetsuya Komuro Sakuhin Shu S -” (2006)

The two releases celebrating TK’s works are awesome and nostalgic. So, whichever your preference, these two greatest hits albums will most likely please TK fans. ARTIST: Various Artists ALBUM: TK THE GREATEST HITS -Tetsuya Komuro Sakuhin Shu S – (THE GREATEST HITS-小室哲哉作品集 S-) LABEL: Sony Read More …

The One about Every Little Thing – Every Best Single -Complete- (2009)

If you are a fan of Every Little Thing, “Every Best Single – Complete-” is an awesome collection featuring 50 songs, 39 music videos and a documentary for a pretty good price.  Overall, a solid release! GROUP: Every Little Thing ALBUM: Every Best Single – Read More …

The One about Tomosaka Rie – Un (1997)

If you are a fan of Tomosaka Rie , this is a wonderful debut album for the actress/singer. Definitely recommended! ARTIST: Rie Tomosaka ALBUM: un LABEL: TOSHIBA-EMI CATALOG #: TOCT-9888 DURATION: 43:20 RELEASE DATE: April 16, 1997 1 カフェが終わって 2 エスカレーション 3 2人 4 ジェラシー Read More …