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 The House of Love – The House of Love (Super Deluxe Edition) (1988/2018)

This is such a wonderful 30th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition release!  It’s one thing to get the original tracks but all these alternate takes, demo versions, A-Sides, B-sides, rarities, John Peele sessions and live concert performance versions (nearly five hours worth) for the low price 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 David Bowie – Legacy (Deluxe Edition) (2016) (Digital Version)

David Bowie’s “Legacy (Deluxe Edition)” is a solid compilation greatest hits album. Sure, it may not feature every awesome song which was released by David Bowie but you do get a lot his more recognizable hit songs through his long musical career. And also one Read More …

The One about the “Paris 36 – Original Movie Soundtrack” (2008)

“The amazing soundtrack from a wonderful film.  The first album to showcase the fantastic vocals of Nora Arnezeder.  If you were hooked on the music from the film, you definitely want to check out the soundtrack!” Click here to purchase the Paris 36 – Original Read More …

The One about the TITANIC: Collector’s Anniversary Edition (2012)

With the 100th anniversary of when the Titanic set sail and the release of the popular James Cameron film “TITANIC in 3D”, “TITANIC: Collector’s Anniversary Edition” is a wonderful set which includes the remastered version of the two original soundtracks plus two new additional soundtracks Read More …

The One about S.E.S. – S.E.S. 3 (Love) (1999)

Featuring the female trio that dominated South Korea in the late 90’s, this classic S.E.S. album featured hits such as “LOVE”, “I’ve Been Waiting For You”, “Tell Me” and “Twilight Zone” but also a good number of short dialogue tracks.  Overall, “LOVE’ was a fun, 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 The Housemartins – London 0 Hull 4 (1986) (Digital Version)

Listening to The Housemartins takes me back to when all I listened to was Jangle pop and my derpy days of playing the music video of “Happy Hour” which I recorded on VHS and trying my best to emulate their crazy dance moves as shown Read More …

The One about Japan – Quiet Life (Deluxe Edition) (1979/2020) (Digital Version)

Japan’s “Quiet Life (Deluxe Edition)” is an awesome collection of music, remixes and live music.  Highly recommended! Click here to purchase Japan – Quiet Life (Deluxe Edition) on Amazon BAND: Japan ALBUM: Quiet Life (Deluxe Edition) DURATION: 42 Songs (3 Hours, 21 Minutes) ORIGINAL ALBUM Read More …

The One about Kolohe Kai – LIVE ALBUM 10th ANNIVERSARY (2021) (Digital Version)

You are getting eleven tracks from albums “This is the Life” through “Summer to Winter” and the best part about it is that you get to hear the energetic fans screaming and cheering and singing a long to their songs. That’s all you can hope Read More …