[Koda Kumi] The 166th Thread – 11th Album 「Bon Voyage」 (02/26) + LIVE TOUR 2014

[abestfah]

I just listened to preview of “Imagine”, it sounds like No way

From Koishikute to this song, there is no impressïve songs for me on this album ><

I wait for song like Koso Koso that ever made me go insane on Japonesque.

[Corvina]

Reminds me much more of IN THE AIR.
First part sounds medicore, but the ending of this preview is great!
I`m really pumped for this album now!
None of the new songs sound bad for me this far.
I tend to like album tracks more anyway.

[Benikari47]

Imagine sounds decent, the melody reminds me of her older material, i find her vocals a tad dull though.

[ayumisrael]

Not feeling it so far... not even catchy. Hopefully the full version will be better and all the others songs will be up beat.

[Surreal17]

12 more days 'till the release! I wonder when it will leak!

[Possessionless]

^ in your opinion. For me Summer Trip is one of her best singles

[Zeke.]

Originally Posted by Possessionless

^ in your opinion. For me Summer Trip is one of her best singles

[Corvina]

Yeah, and I`m still so much in love with Go to the top single!

[Kaiouforever]

If she has a song like "No Way," then I'll be happy. But I just feel like the singles of this era haven't been as impressive as her previous ones. I am really hoping for some strong album tracks (although she doesn't always have the best track record on that).

[Zeke.]

Originally Posted by Kaiouforever

If she has a song like "No Way," then I'll be happy. But I just feel like the singles of this era haven't been as impressive as her previous ones. I am really hoping for some strong album tracks (although she doesn't always have the best track record on that).

Yeah she usually has like one or two AMAZING album tracks which for me generally blow the already enjoyable singles out of the water. So far, I haven't been as pleased with the singles, and the promotional tracks we've received so far from this album (and the previews and demos) don't even surpass the mediocrity of the singles.

All other album tracks > all other singles > all this eras singles > this albums material ... SO FAR.

[Corvina]

MTV special Interview Bon Voyage part 2
http://www.tudou.com/programs/view/KaFjF-0v_-Y/

PW: 140226

With U KNOW in the background for the first part, preview for Let´s Party Vol.2 FC Tour, and Imagine in the last part.

[tenshi no hane]

In my opinion, she's one of the few artists whose album tracks are better than the single tracks. So, to me, her album tracks and single tracks are like two different things.

I absolutely adore SMYH And U KNOW and Imagine also sound great so far~

Originally Posted by Corvina

MTV special Interview Bon Voyage part 2
http://www.tudou.com/programs/view/KaFjF-0v_-Y/
PW: 140226
With U KNOW in the background for the first part, preview for Let´s Party Vol.2 FC Tour, and Imagine in the last part.

Thanks for posting! U KNOW sounds great

She mentions that, even though her next tour is a Hall Tour, she wants to make the stage as grand as if it were an Arena Tour.

[ALfromHELLSING]

Originally Posted by tenshi no hane

She mentions that, even though her next tour is a Hall Tour, she wants to make the stage as grand as if it were an Arena Tour.

This sucks. Why would she do that? I thought her tours still sell out.

Thanks for the translation of SHOW ME YOUR HOLLA. Lyrics make no sense to me, just like Boom Boom Boys. lol That doesn't really matter cause the song is epic!

[ILoveGeniuses]

Originally Posted by ALfromHELLSING

This sucks. Why would she do that? I thought her tours still sell out.

Thanks for the translation of SHOW ME YOUR HOLLA. Lyrics make no sense to me, just like Boom Boom Boys. lol That doesn't really matter cause the song is epic!

She says she likes the Hall Tours cause they feel more intimate and personal with the fans if I remember right.

[Gustavopc]

Originally Posted by ALfromHELLSING

This sucks. Why would she do that? I thought her tours still sell out.

They do, she even added more dates on the tour. Dejavu tour had like 60 concerts, it was even longer than second session. She goes for halls when she wants to tour for a longer time, plus she says it makes her feel closer to the audience.

[Surreal17]

She's very sweet in the interview..but I wonder what she's saying. She's talking exclusively about Bon Voyage? Or she also mentions the 2014 tour?

[marty]

I liked so much that Imagine preview!! <3

[Tom Punks]

^ I think the problem is she's just too safe this era and she's not really progressing. Instead, she's just retreading everything she did a couple years ago, and it all feels like old news at this point. It's not interesting at all. :\

[Corvina]

The new album isn`t even out yet, just saying.
And I personally don`t see the new stuff as boring.
I do understand why people maybe don`t like the singles. She did take a step closer to western influences again. Less JPop like. That might be a reason for some older fans. Or maybe you`re just tired of her.
Also do have artists always to progress? I don`t see it bad to stay with something they like and do good.

Actually, for me, the album stuff looks amazing so
far. Better than Japonesque, which was a good album, but lacks something for me, as an album. This new one seems to be very consistent in sound at least.

And a funny sidenote... people over on JPC are mostly positive so far. And they`re mostly harsher and more critical than here. Or they`re just waiting for the full album. Lol.

[Darkifrit]

Originally Posted by Tom Punks

^ I think the problem is she's just too safe this era and she's not really progressing. Instead, she's just retreading everything she did a couple years ago, and it all feels like old news at this point. It's not interesting at all. :\

I don't know, i don't feel her music is that outdating. SHOW ME YOUR HOLLA is quite refreshing, it's just, i don't know... lack of something.
You compared this era to TRICK, so far, it makes me think of Dejavu, don't know why.

Originally Posted by Corvina

The new album isn`t even out yet, just saying.

I said nothing about the quality of Bon voyage.
I just share my opinion from the stuff she released so far, just saying.