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

[pimenta]

Originally Posted by Zeke.

I have to admit this album for me will probably be rubbish. The singles were some of her worst in an era. Honestly... I don't see what's so exciting about this era, product wise, that everyone keeps throwing that out there. Other than the fact it's her first original album in a while, the material itself is just so forgettable.

I agree with that, I couldn't care less for Go to the top, koishikute and Summer Trip (except TOUCH DOWN that I really liked), so I really wasn't happy with this era... But I did like Dreaming Now! and I am really liking the album tracks I've heard so far, so I actually have high hopes for the album. Let's see, I'm hoping the album tracks compensate the weak single ones

[emi♡]

I dont think SMYH is forgettable.

I don't remember the singles though hahaha

I haven't really heard anything else yet either.

[ALfromHELLSING]

It's all matter of taste. I loved all her singles during this era and consider them all very strong, maybe with exception of Dreaming Now! which has grown on me pretty fast. However, I'm not really understanding why people who liked like 3 new Kumi's song since JUICY or TABOO still trying to force her music on themselves. That's quite a mystery to me. I stopped listening to Namie after PLAY, cause I don't like her music anymore.
I love Kumi for what she's doing and for her own unique style. She hasn't disappointed me with any of her albums since 2003.

[ilovekodaa]

:O
;____; !

[Darkifrit]

Originally Posted by emi♡

I dont think SMYH is forgettable.

SHOW ME YOUR HOLLA is definitely the best thing she released from this era (so far)!
The live TV was damn fine!

Talking about live TV, I really wonder why Music Station don't invite her anymore. Remember few years back, during a show which points the most promoted artists on MS, she was one of the artists who appeared the most (ranking #5 or #6) while she started to be invited 5 years after her debuts...

[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.

[ayu_ready?]

I think the album will be good, I like everything very much, so far

[tenshi no hane]

Btw, is anyone interested in a translation of SHOW ME YOUR HOLLA's lyrics?

It's 80% English anyway

[SKYia]

let he who has heard the whole album cast the first stone

[ayumisrael]

Originally Posted by tenshi no hane

Btw, is anyone interested in a translation of SHOW ME YOUR HOLLA's lyrics?

It's 80% English anyway

Yes please. (and sent a PM)

[ILoveGeniuses]

Originally Posted by drdolce

Why can't I find anything bad to say about this era? Why am I always loving everything Kuu releases? I seriously see everything flawless so far. It's also very funny that people are calling Bon Voyage rubbish judging by the singles she has released. It's just stupid. Everyone should just calm down and just wait the album, listen to it and then say what you think. And if this one sucks, I wait for the praise for Dejavu and Japonesque to begin. ;3

I LOVED DEJAVU & ADORE JAPONESQUE. I cant say much for Bon Voyage since I havent listened to much of the album track previews but what I have heard I've greatly enjoyed. Only wish GTTT PV hadnt been animated but considering the circumstances at the time it released it's completely understandable.

[tenshi no hane]

Originally Posted by ayumisrael

Yes please. (and sent a PM)

Here you go~

SHOW ME YOUR HOLLA (translation)

Spoiler:

Are you ready for this?

What I want is a sensational drama
Do you want a beat?
Hands up if you like it, yeah
Hot, now, here, give it
One, strong, aw, hit it

I'll rock your heart all night
Shut up if you're gonna complain about a headache
Hot, now, here, give it
One, strong, aw, hit it

Wait. Thinking with your simple brain
Is wasting time

*I'll show you the way, all right, let it go
Boody shake, shake your boody all night
Boody shake, shake it baby all right
I'll take you there, all right, for universe
Boody shake, shake your boody all night
Boody shake, shake it baby all right
Show me your holla
Show me your holla

Flower shower on the red carpet
Pin spot, it's like a parade
Hot, now, here, give it
One, strong, aw, hit it

Wha-wha-what. Take the helm
You say wha-wha-what
I don't think you can handle it

*repeat

Now, don't stop this heartrending beat
Plow through the waves to a special spot
Countdown, yeah

Wha-wha-what. Show me your holla, show me your holla
Wha-wha-what. Show me your holla, show me your holla
I don't think you can handle it

*repeat

[tsumekaze_]

If it's of any interest, I've never liked kuu before DEJAVU. Then I kind of appreciated some songs. then I liked her even more with JAPONESQUE but still couldn't grow to like her. The singles for bon voyage did the job, I'm now officially a fan. So yeah, I liked it.

[Minttulatte]

^that's a very similar way to become a Kuu fan. My path to Kuu obsessed stan went just like yours but Black Cherry was the one that did the trick for me. Kingdom made me even harder fan lol.

Thanks for the translation, tenshi! It's always awesome to get translations of Kuu's flawless songs <3

[Corvina]

Some more pics of the CD+DVD (FP with slipcase) version:



Her dancers got signed copies today.
Seems the album is ready to be sold.

Blenda scans are out as well.
She`s featured with 3 pages.

[ayumisrael]

Originally Posted by tenshi no hane

Here you go~

SHOW ME YOUR HOLLA (translation)

Spoiler:

Are you ready for this?

What I want is a sensational drama
Do you want a beat?
Hands up if you like it, yeah
Hot, now, here, give it
One, strong, aw, hit it

I'll rock your heart all night
Shut up if you're gonna complain about a headache
Hot, now, here, give it
One, strong, aw, hit it

Wait. Thinking with your simple brain
Is wasting time

*I'll show you the way, all right, let it go
Boody shake, shake your boody all night
Boody shake, shake it baby all right
I'll take you there, all right, for universe
Boody shake, shake your boody all night
Boody shake, shake it baby all right
Show me your holla
Show me your holla

Flower shower on the red carpet
Pin spot, it's like a parade
Hot, now, here, give it
One, strong, aw, hit it

Wha-wha-what. Take the helm
You say wha-wha-what
I don't think you can handle it

*repeat

Now, don't stop this heartrending beat
Plow through the waves to a special spot
Countdown, yeah

Wha-wha-what. Show me your holla, show me your holla
Wha-wha-what. Show me your holla, show me your holla
I don't think you can handle it

*repeat

Thank you so much!!

lol kuu's kinda cheap on her dancers, why not the blu-ray edition? j/k

[tenshi no hane]

It's frustrating to see the album finished yet not being able to listen to it

[Corvina]

Originally Posted by ayumisrael

Thank you so much!!

lol kuu's kinda cheap on her dancers, why not the blu-ray edition? j/k

Cause most japanese still just use DVD players.
Blu-Rays are just a small part of sales.^^

And thanks tenshi!
I wanna have it as well!

[ayumisrael]

Actually it would be cool to give them the fanclub edition as well since they are in the live themselves, she probably gave them all the editions though lol

[tsumekaze_]

Ok so I'd like to see japonesque and dejavu tours BUT on jpopsuki there's NO freelech and I can't download 10+ gigs XD Any advice? I'm still a noob when it comes to kuu sources.
Sorry if this is not permitted to ask