I don't really like FLASH, but Victoria is my jam. That song got me thru so many gym hours lol

The whole FLASH mini album is great, I love pretty much everything except Happy (which is not a bad song, I just don't love it). But I think I love I pray the most, it's such a sweet, warm, ageless tune. :love

FLASH - mini album, is really good one :). I found article from Random J pop about upcoming Crystal kay album art and tracklist. Fans are not happy about this :(

https://randomjpop.blogspot.ba/2018/...y-for-you.html

^ Random J's tireless praise of Crystal Kay is what actually got me into her, and I've been following his blog for years (since before VIVID... oh god it's been six years what is happening), so I'm really not surprised about his opinions. And the general consensus here is very similar. I'm just still praying for hot album tracks that show what Crystal is really capable of. :dead2

^ Me too (I am following RJpop for years, he is always on point, and also very funny :D ), I hope she makes wonder out of this new album of hers. But I am sceptical. :keepingmyfingerscrossed:

They released pv for Shiawase tte:

Forever Young snippet sounds amazing!

They also released a little teaser for the album on her Facebook page! Based on that, the tracklist seems to be:

1. 幸せって。 (Shiawasette.)
2. わたしたち (Watashitachi)
3. I Just Wanna Fly
4. Talk To Me
5. Summer Fever
6. Can't Stop Me
7. Forever Young
8. Lovin' You
9. Faces
10. サクラ (Sakura)
11. Waiting For You

Interesting how both of the new songs previewed here (I Just Wanna Fly and Talk To Me) sound very modern and current, makes me think that most of the new songs would follow this sound as well. I keep wondering about their choices with her music releases: why not feature this side of her output on actual singles more prominently alongside the many ballads?

^I think they did it because ballads (traditional arrangement/safe option) generally sell well in Japan. But her sales are not that good anymore.

"Summer Fever" and "Can't Stop Me" could sound modern also as "I Just Wanna Fly" and "Talk To Me" . I think that they are going for summer feeling - more upbeat songs. "Waiting For You" is also good song (I am glad that they included that song on album).

^I'm pretty sure that is why they've released so many ballad singles too, but what I'm saying is that they could and should also feature Crystal's other styles more prominently: if they still have to lead with ballads to please the public, couple upbeat songs with them and release some double A-side singles, don't just hide them away as b-sides and album tracks. I think having most of her promoted songs be of the same style is doing some harm to her image, it makes her seem limited, predictable, and boring. But I'm no marketing expert, these are just some musings from a fan.

I forgot to comment on the Shiawasette. PV earlier, but all I have to say about it is that it looks pretty and Crystal looks beautiful, as always.

By the way, she also announced an acoustic tour, 「クリカフェ “For You”」 (Kuri Café), to follow the album release! Tour schedule:

- Motion Blue Yokohama, July 10-11, two shows on each day
- Blue Note Nagoya, July 14-15, two shows on each day
- Blue Note Tokyo, July 16, two shows
- Billboard Osaka, August 5, two shows

Further tour information: https://www.universal-music.co.jp/cr...ws/2018-05-11/

I was thinking about Talk To Me but I wrote Forever Young :rolleyes blonde moment.

So as predicted, this is Shine 2.0. Safe, bland singles and some great album tracks.

I agree with you about promoting other styles:yes, they should do that, it is tarnishing her image. I wish that she has more control over her music. But it is, what it is. Also I agree with ayumi_croatia, "For You" is going to be Shine 2.0.

Shiawasette is really nice pv, she looks stunning :love. It looks little bit like Nandemo pv.

I am glad that tour is going to have acoustic arrangement, it makes the atmosphere more intimate with the audience.

for those who are interested on Shiawasette, here's the full song, in iTunes Plus quality:

https://dbr.ee/3I9s

please don't post it outside of ahs

^ Thanks for sharing. Mind if I ask where you got it?

^ through someone on baidu. I guess they didn't want it outside of there so... :P

^thanks for the song :)

Ah, I see. Thank you for doing the digging!

The snippet for Can't Stop Me reminds me of It's A Crime *goes to listen to Color Change*

The album is already out digitally!