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Old 19th July 2007, 09:08 PM
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that's alot ^_^
congratz HikkiChan =)
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Old 19th July 2007, 09:17 PM
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Wow, this single was such a success it's shocking. I'm glad for Hikki though, because I've always loved her. And I think it was a great single, even if I think there are other singles that are perhaps more deserving of such an honor. Still, the tie-in to such a hugely popular drama was obviously an enormous influence on sales.
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Old 20th July 2007, 01:39 AM
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Well, she made a decent comeback after her last three singles not as successful. But I didn't think Flavor of Life was that spectacular.

But I thought it fit the theme of HYD 2 better than Planetarium did HYD
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Old 20th July 2007, 01:41 AM
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I give thanks to that show.
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Old 20th July 2007, 01:48 AM
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hikki's on FIRE!
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Old 27th November 2007, 09:03 AM
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WOTT..
that was really great for hikki ^^
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Old 27th November 2007, 09:19 AM
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Congratz to hikki !

Of her releases this year i really like Flavor of life, Flavor of life -ballad version- and beautiful world. The others are so-so and i hate Kiss & Cry.
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Old 27th November 2007, 07:55 PM
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Why always Hikkiß her music isnt THAT good
i wonder about that too 0_0 i mean yes she has good music.....but its not always consistent......she'll release reallyy GOOD songs once inawhile......

yet she seems to sell so much....

oh well.. i love her personality ^_^
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Old 27th November 2007, 10:28 PM
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I think the song is good, but just good, nothing special :/
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Old 28th November 2007, 12:41 AM
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Old 28th November 2007, 04:40 AM
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This is crazy nuts. Ubelievable. Congrats to Hikki. I really wish that people would have payed more attention to the Original Version instead though. It is so much more interesting than the Ballad Version, I mean COME ON. In terms of ballads, Hikki has done better with Be My Last. Ayu's JEWEL was and still is 1,000,000+ better than the Ballad Version of Flavor...
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Old 28th November 2007, 08:02 AM
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I like the Original version more the Ballard version. I thought that Hikki could have done a PV for the Original version. Have you seen the performance for the Original version? I really liked it plus she had a great since of style (clothes-wise). I wished I could have worn what she had worn during that performance.
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Old 28th November 2007, 10:43 AM
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I don't think full single downloads are popular in Japan.
Well, no. But Her original version was no. 1, and Ballad no. 2 on the first half yr of full song download charts.

At first I didn't really think FOL was that excellent (yeah compared to Be My Last, Dareka, Sakura, etc.). But it turns out this song has a strong grow on in my mind. Now I really think it deserves what it gets. Yes probly the song is not that unique in a way.. I mean it's like a normal love song compared to those Be My Last Dareka blah blah blah, but it's unique in hikki's discography for its simplicity + wonderful lyrics.
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Old 28th November 2007, 10:47 AM
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Hikki's music is ok but I really dont like the fact that she achieves things without putting much effort in it.
But congrat to her anyway
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Old 28th November 2007, 02:07 PM
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Well, no. But Her original version was no. 1, and Ballad no. 2 on the first half yr of full song download charts.
Full single downloads as in "all in 1 package" with instrumentals, remixes and everything. These 2 versions were downloaded separately.
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Old 4th December 2007, 02:55 AM
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Why always Hikkiß her music isnt THAT good
That's cuz you're so used to Ayu's poppy fun music. Utada's music is very mature and has a lot of potential. People in Japan love her music style and her voice. Afterall, she was the one who basically introduced R&B to Japan.
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Why always Hikkiß her music isnt THAT good

Janko, her music is amazing! She's really talented, some of her works are masterpieces! It's a shame she didn't do well in the U.S.
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Old 16th December 2007, 09:32 AM
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I personally love Hikki, but for some reason I wasn't a big fan of Flavor of Life. I really think that it was all because of all those tie-ins....
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Old 16th December 2007, 03:42 PM
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Afterall, she was the one who basically introduced R&B to Japan.
Erm ... no. R&B has been around in Japan since before Hikki was born, so no. She did not introduce it to Japan. Not at all. Anyways, congrats Hikki! I bought this single! :3
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Old 16th December 2007, 04:22 PM
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^ Exactly. I hate it when people say that.
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