[Koda Kumi] Continues walking in her 174th thread!

[Gubsi]

well people shouldn't bother about what Zeke. post here...
after some years u just know his understanding of sonic landscapes is quite under the bubble, so he just can't understand or appreciate music out of the comfort zone...
"his opinion" isn't objective, it's just his taste...
but i think he should choose better words than bish, etc
he has not the right to call a woman like that.
but whatever seems like the mods even don't care bout rules if it's not against ayu...

well whatever i think this album is well produced!
i just don't like the Lippy~Mercedes Part Cause it sounds too samey.
but overall it's a great album.
she's trying to do her own sound instead of running after actual music trends.
she knows What she is doing and this isn't a million seller especially in japan, but when she's having Fun With this direction i wouldn't stand in her way!
this will be an intense show so i can't wait to see this live!

[Gubsi]

^^omg the hair kuu pls keep it for the next era

[waterballoon]

omg she's slaying. can't decide if Kuu 2015 or Ayu 2015 is more gorgeous

[oaristos]

I used to be a huge fan but sort of gave up on her in 2009. However, I really enjoyed this new record. It took her fifteen years to release a good, mature, consistent studio album and I'm glad for that. I can't get "Lippy", "Like It", and "Fake Tongue" out of my head. Well done, Kuu

[Corvina]

Yes, she sang WALK OF MY LIFE.
Her English did improve a lot.
Maybe somebody else recorded it.

[Surreal17]

Originally Posted by waterballoon

omg she's slaying. can't decide if Kuu 2015 or Ayu 2015 is more gorgeous

both

Gimme U is kinda cute, isn't it? But I like the feeling I get from it.

[Utena]

what the hell did she do to her beautiful hair.

[kaled kalil]

The performance was lovely!

[Corvina]

She just coloured her hair:


With Directions or something similar it seems, as it's fading so quickly.

And here's the acoustic performance:

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v...303614&theater

Big thanks to Koda Kumi Spanish Fan Page and Sukowe Gal Revolog

[Isicio]

I love the covers more if she appear like this with this hair xD

[Lee^ChaN]

Ah.. her hair

I'm surprised that she can actually sing: "I'm finally FREE~"
I always hear "I'm finally FLEE~"
And.. she should really lower the key. she tried so hard to sing the high notes and it sounded painful to my ears. tsk tsk.. no kumi no~

[koumori]

Originally Posted by Gubsi

but whatever seems like the mods even don't care bout rules if it's not against ayu...

Untrue People have been using 'bitch' to refer to Ayu just as much as other artists these days and I'm still wondering on our stance on it... I don't really like it either. Also, if people want to communicate rule breaking to mods, please report posts. Thanks!

EDIT: I was hoping Zeke would edit his original post but since the discussion since has just spiralled and he will not, the original review and the following posts have now been removed. Any further comments on this should be taken to PM, either to myself or to the member you want to talk with.

[happiholic★]

Loooooove the hair!!

Also, Lippy reminds me of an NES game soundtrack. I think that's why I find it catchy.

I really do have to applause Kuu for really doing her own thing, her own style when it's super not trendy in Japan.

[kaled kalil]

@Koumori: Thanks! One less drama here.

I saw someone asking what was the concept behind the album: Kumi wanted a more aggressive sound album, challenging herself. And this is the sound that she wants to sing, her vision for this album was a non jpop sound, giving to Japan something that they don't have. It's the opposite concept of JAPONESQUE, which was showing to the world what Japan has to offer.

This is what I like the most about the album, it's not a safe album. She's not here to release Love Songs / Love Again kind of thing (not comparing the style with Kumi's style, just saying that the concept of those albums are similar to each other ). I think ths album is the Party Queen of Kumi, not everybody will love, but those who do, will like it a lot. haha

[waterballoon]

Originally Posted by kaled kalil

I think ths album is the Party Queen of Kumi, not everybody will love, but those who do, will like it a lot. haha

people actually like Party Queen? #burn

lol kidding, anyways, yeah I love that she took a risk cos I can't see any flip phone wielding Japanese teenage girl weeping to Mercedes or LIFE so GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!

this album isn't gonna be the "classic" that the Japanese eat up but IDGAF I thoroughly enjoyed the album and some tracks I could really dance to

[Gustavopc]

Loooooooooove the performance and the hairstyle, hopefully she keeps it for the tour and not just a few days

[Pieces_of_SEVEN]

I think I like the interludes and piece of the puzzle most. WHY can't the interludes be full songs?! They sound the best! LOL

[maze]

I freakin love her new hair cant wait to listen to the album, i know its gonna be awesome

[ren'ai]

I dont like the new hair i just want her to go dark again, she hasnt had it dark for aaages

I'm still listening and getting used to the album. Gimme U and PIECE IN THE PUZZLE are my instant faves tho and Lippey is just so much attitude i have to like it. It's definitely not her best album but it's fun and catchy

The only thing that annoys me is that the covers (which i don't like anyway) don't really reflect the album at all. From those covers and the main promotional track being WOML, I was expecting a mature sounding serious album. They don't fit with the fun tracks that are actually on it! Someone please make an awesome crazy cover (looking at you kaled)

[ALfromHELLSING]

Originally Posted by Corvina

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v...303614&theater

Big thanks to Koda Kumi Spanish Fan Page and Sukowe Gal Revolog

Great performance, my only question is why couldn't she sing all English parts properly in the studio version. Get all the western composers to sing I'm finally flea in the main album track. C'mon Kumi you just showed us you can do better than that.

As for the album, I'll be waiting for the iTunes release. Only 3 more days to go. I actually started liking Like It.