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All files have been uploaded onto YouSendIt.com
Please leave a comment when you download and let us know what you took ^.^
If you absolutely love or abhor the songs, leave a comment and let us know. We cater to the masses.
And don't delete the files from YSI. If you do, we'll stop this. Don't ruin it for everyone else.
Remember: support the artists. If you like what you hear, go buy it!
Boris' Picks
Song: Panda
Artist: Dungen
Album: Ta Det Lugnt
Genre: Rock
Language: Swedish
Released: 2004
Official Site
Comments: I got this CD for my birthday from my good friend Gloria. She works for a local music store and she said that this album has been popular lately. And since it's Swedish, she got it for me... because Sweden is awesome. This song starts out with a lot of weird drum beats and dissonance. The song doesn't seem like it's going to get together anytime soon... and the suddenly the dissonance ends abruptly and it goes into this absolutely adorable melody. I can't explain it. Just listen. It eventually gets a bit heavier and the last minute or so is more dissonance. I really like this song. Have a listen!
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Song: Connected
Artist: Ayumi Hamasaki (浜崎あゆみ)
Album: I am...
Genre: Pop, Dance
Language: Japanese
Released: 2002
Official Site
Comments: Ayumi Hamasaki (in case you don't know) is a crazy popular Japanese pop star. She's been around since 1999 and brought out her sixth album at the end of last year. In addition to 6 albums, she's had a mini album, a bazillion remix albums, best of albums... I am... is her fourth album and it has some goodies on it (but it's not her best). I really like Connected... mostly for the bass line and synthisizer. It reminds me a bit of early-90's dance music, which I basically grew up on. Other than that, it's a bit repetitive, but it's danceable. It's especially fun if you turn the bass on high and crank this tune in the car. The mirrors shake like crazy! ^.^
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Song: Gourmandises
Artist: Alizée
Album: Gourmandises
Genre: Pop
Language: French
Released: 2000
Official Site
Comments: Alizée is a French pop princess who had a bunch of big hits. When I visited France, the tour guide turned up some French tunes and the first one was another song from this album, Moi... Lolita. Since then, I've been an Alizée fan. Seriously. This song is the title track from her first of two albums and it's really brilliant. It starts out with this piano riff that plays throughout the song and slowly adds percussion and synth, then vocals and bass. And it continues like that for nearly the rest of the song. It's a simple song with a great beat and fun vocals. In my opinion, it's the best song on the album.
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Song: 2 + 2 = 5 [Live]
Artist: Radiohead
Album: Com Lag: 2+2=5
Genre: Rock
Language: English
Released: 2004
Official Site
Comments: Radiohead is awesome. They've been around since 1993 and have since recorded six albums, as well as countless singles and a couple live albums. This album is their most recent live album that was made exclusively for Japan. In fact, I believe that the package said "For sale in Japan only"... nevertheless I bought it for an exorbidant price in New York City. This recording is Live at Earl's Court in London and it's brilliant. The song is from their most recent album Hail to the Thief, but I never really paid much attention to the particular song until I heard the live. The energy that the band exudes with a live performance just makes the song so much better and infinitely more powerful. Yorke's vocals are absolutely beautiful and the way the music fits together is nothing short of genius. Yea. Radiohead is awesome.
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Song: Re Te (레테)
Artist: Jaurim (자우림)
Album: 2.5 (B 定規作業)
Genre: Rock
Language: Korean
Released: 1999
Official Site
Comments: Jaurim is a kick ass Korean rock band. This song is from their B-sides and remixes album. It's a very beautiful, very mellow song. Most of the song is just Kim Yoon Ah's voice accompanied with a guitar - very simple. There is some light percussion and synth that shows up every once in a while and it isn't until the chorus when they bring in the bass, lead guitar and any kind of heavy drums. And even then, it's not that heavy. It's a very sweet and pretty song. Check it out if you've liked the other Jaurim songs that I've been so keen to post.
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Song: traveling
Artist: Hikaru Utada (宇多田ヒカル)
Album: Deep River
Genre: Pop
Language: Japanese
Released: 2002
Official Site
Comments: Hikaru Utada was at one time the most popular singer in Japan, but she's had a demi-hiatus in the past couple years. But it's not really a hiatus... she just hasn't put out a Japanese album aside from a Best Of album. She tried to find a market in the US last year with her album Exodus, which basically floundered. Anyway. Traveling is freaking awesome. It's got an awesome beat and I've found myself dancing like a maniac while listening to it... all while I'm driving. No wonder people look at me strangely... It also has an absolutely fabulous video (directed by her husband - the director of the movie Casshern!). Hopefully, I'll be able to upload the video in a future rotation because the file's a bit... lost. But yea. Great song. Check it out. And if you stumble on the video, check that one out too! ^.^
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Nicole's Picks
Song: Rinne (輪廻)
Artist: Momoe Yamaguchi (山口百恵)
Album: This is my trial
Genre: Pop/Rock
Language: Japanese
Released: 1980
Official Site
Comments: Momoe is a very popular '70s soloist, and one of my favorite artists ever. Check here and various other posts for more background.
This is one of the first albums I pick up from her. It is her very last album to be brought out before she left the music business.
This is the first track off the album, and has been a favorite of mine since I first listened to it. A slow paces yet catchy song with an addictive beat. It really showcases how deep Momoe's voice was near the end of her carrer. I can't think of any other adjective to descrive this song other than completely sexy. I love this song and I love Momoe. I highly reccomend this song to everyone.
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Song: Jusui Negai (入水願い)
Artist: Tokyo Jihen (東京事変)
Album: Kyokiku (教育)
Genre: Rock
Language: Japanese
Released: 2004
Official Site
Comments: Tokyo Jihen is the band formed by Shiina Ringo and her band for the "Electric Mole" live tour. They recently lost guitarist Mikio Hirama and pianist Masayuki Hiizumi.
I love and adore Shiina Ringo, and it's only natural for me to love Tokyo Jihen. This is probably my favorite song on their first album "Kyokiku". It's the third track and really shows the talents of all members of the band. It's a fusion rock song (like most of Shiina Ringo/Tokyo Jihen's music) with bits of jazz mixed in. And a great mix of all vocals/guitar/bass/drums/piano, and quite a catchy song to top it off.
DOWNLOAD
Song: alone in my room
Artist: Ami Suzuki (鈴木あみ)
Album: Fun for Fan
Genre: Pop
Language: Japanese
Released: 1998
Official Site
Comments: Ami Suzuki debuted in 1997 on Sony being produced by Tetsuya Komuro. Became a very big artist and put out hits like "BE TOGETHER" and "all night long". She then sued Sony for mismanagement, and won. However she was then blacklisted, and was out of the music indrustry for 3 years. In early 2004 she then started releasing music independently and after her 2nd independent single peaked at 20 on the Oricon she for a record contract with big label Avex. She'll be releasing a new album, "AROUND THE WORLD", on October 5th.
Ami Suzuki, also known as Amigo, is one of my favorite artists. And "alone in my room" is quite possibly my favorite Amigo song. Though the opening often confuses me with Namie Amuro's very dancey "You're my sunshine", (another of my favorite songs) it soon shanges into a totally different kind of song. A very laid back and happy sound song, Ami's vocals give it a very unique sound. I highly reccomend this song.
DOWNLOAD
Song: IMITATION
Artist: LUNA SEA
Album: IMAGE
Genre: Rock
Language: Japanese
Released: 1992
Official Site
Comments: LUNA SEA is a band made up of Ryuichi, Sugizo, J, Inoran, and Shinya. They debuted in 1989 with their indie album "LUNA SEA", under the X. They then got picked up by RCA and released 6 albums under them under them before disbanding in 2000.
This is from their 2nd original album, first major record album, and my favorite by them "IMAGE". This is also my favorite song by them. It's very much like the entire album soundwise, but quite a different song. It has such a lovely beat and awesome background guitar. And Ryuichi's vocals are not quite as refined as they are in their later songs, and that makes it completely perfect for this sound. It's just an awesome song which I completely love. So get it and love it too!
DOWNLOAD
Song: Mannatsu no Tremolo (真夏のトレモロ)
Artist: Wink
Album: Memories 88-96
Genre: Pop
Language: Japanese
Released: 1996 (original in 1991)
Official Site
Comments: I haven't posted a Wink song since the very first update! I think I'm quite due.
Wink is a popular duo who deuted in 1988 with the single "Sugar Baby Love". Though it wasn't until their 3rd single, and a Kylie Minogue cover "Ai ga Tomaranai -Turn It Into Love-" that they really gained popularity. They conuinued with hits like "Samishii Nettaigyou" and "Sakihokore Itoshisayo" until 1996 when they disbanded.
This is one of my favorite Wink songs. A great loud and fast dance song that reeks of early 90s pop sounds. Mixed with Sachiko and Aida's light vocals, it's really a fun song to sing to.
DOWNLOAD
Song: Ballad of a Thin Man
Artist: Bob Dylan
Album: Highway 61 Revisited
Genre: Rock
Language: English
Released: 1965
Official Site
Comments: Bob Dylan is one of the most influential artists in music history. And he's awesome. That's all you really need to know. Hehe.
However much criticism Dylan gets for his vocals, I can never seem to have the same views. And this song is one of the songs that really prove how much his vocals match. His vocals here are very bitter sounding, and it does nothing but match and compliment the overall sound of the song. This is one of my favorite Dylan songs, interesting/random lyrics and all.
DOWNLOAD
All files have been uploaded onto YouSendIt.com
Please leave a comment when you download and let us know what you took ^.^
If you absolutely love or abhor the songs, leave a comment and let us know. We cater to the masses.
And don't delete the files from YSI. If you do, we'll stop this. Don't ruin it for everyone else.
Remember: support the artists. If you like what you hear, go buy it!
Boris' Picks
Song: Panda
Artist: Dungen
Album: Ta Det Lugnt
Genre: Rock
Language: Swedish
Released: 2004
Official Site
Comments: I got this CD for my birthday from my good friend Gloria. She works for a local music store and she said that this album has been popular lately. And since it's Swedish, she got it for me... because Sweden is awesome. This song starts out with a lot of weird drum beats and dissonance. The song doesn't seem like it's going to get together anytime soon... and the suddenly the dissonance ends abruptly and it goes into this absolutely adorable melody. I can't explain it. Just listen. It eventually gets a bit heavier and the last minute or so is more dissonance. I really like this song. Have a listen!
DOWNLOAD
Song: Connected
Artist: Ayumi Hamasaki (浜崎あゆみ)
Album: I am...
Genre: Pop, Dance
Language: Japanese
Released: 2002
Official Site
Comments: Ayumi Hamasaki (in case you don't know) is a crazy popular Japanese pop star. She's been around since 1999 and brought out her sixth album at the end of last year. In addition to 6 albums, she's had a mini album, a bazillion remix albums, best of albums... I am... is her fourth album and it has some goodies on it (but it's not her best). I really like Connected... mostly for the bass line and synthisizer. It reminds me a bit of early-90's dance music, which I basically grew up on. Other than that, it's a bit repetitive, but it's danceable. It's especially fun if you turn the bass on high and crank this tune in the car. The mirrors shake like crazy! ^.^
DOWNLOAD
Song: Gourmandises
Artist: Alizée
Album: Gourmandises
Genre: Pop
Language: French
Released: 2000
Official Site
Comments: Alizée is a French pop princess who had a bunch of big hits. When I visited France, the tour guide turned up some French tunes and the first one was another song from this album, Moi... Lolita. Since then, I've been an Alizée fan. Seriously. This song is the title track from her first of two albums and it's really brilliant. It starts out with this piano riff that plays throughout the song and slowly adds percussion and synth, then vocals and bass. And it continues like that for nearly the rest of the song. It's a simple song with a great beat and fun vocals. In my opinion, it's the best song on the album.
DOWNLOAD
Song: 2 + 2 = 5 [Live]
Artist: Radiohead
Album: Com Lag: 2+2=5
Genre: Rock
Language: English
Released: 2004
Official Site
Comments: Radiohead is awesome. They've been around since 1993 and have since recorded six albums, as well as countless singles and a couple live albums. This album is their most recent live album that was made exclusively for Japan. In fact, I believe that the package said "For sale in Japan only"... nevertheless I bought it for an exorbidant price in New York City. This recording is Live at Earl's Court in London and it's brilliant. The song is from their most recent album Hail to the Thief, but I never really paid much attention to the particular song until I heard the live. The energy that the band exudes with a live performance just makes the song so much better and infinitely more powerful. Yorke's vocals are absolutely beautiful and the way the music fits together is nothing short of genius. Yea. Radiohead is awesome.
DOWNLOAD
Song: Re Te (레테)
Artist: Jaurim (자우림)
Album: 2.5 (B 定規作業)
Genre: Rock
Language: Korean
Released: 1999
Official Site
Comments: Jaurim is a kick ass Korean rock band. This song is from their B-sides and remixes album. It's a very beautiful, very mellow song. Most of the song is just Kim Yoon Ah's voice accompanied with a guitar - very simple. There is some light percussion and synth that shows up every once in a while and it isn't until the chorus when they bring in the bass, lead guitar and any kind of heavy drums. And even then, it's not that heavy. It's a very sweet and pretty song. Check it out if you've liked the other Jaurim songs that I've been so keen to post.
DOWNLOAD
Song: traveling
Artist: Hikaru Utada (宇多田ヒカル)
Album: Deep River
Genre: Pop
Language: Japanese
Released: 2002
Official Site
Comments: Hikaru Utada was at one time the most popular singer in Japan, but she's had a demi-hiatus in the past couple years. But it's not really a hiatus... she just hasn't put out a Japanese album aside from a Best Of album. She tried to find a market in the US last year with her album Exodus, which basically floundered. Anyway. Traveling is freaking awesome. It's got an awesome beat and I've found myself dancing like a maniac while listening to it... all while I'm driving. No wonder people look at me strangely... It also has an absolutely fabulous video (directed by her husband - the director of the movie Casshern!). Hopefully, I'll be able to upload the video in a future rotation because the file's a bit... lost. But yea. Great song. Check it out. And if you stumble on the video, check that one out too! ^.^
DOWNLOAD
---------------
Nicole's Picks
Song: Rinne (輪廻)
Artist: Momoe Yamaguchi (山口百恵)
Album: This is my trial
Genre: Pop/Rock
Language: Japanese
Released: 1980
Official Site
Comments: Momoe is a very popular '70s soloist, and one of my favorite artists ever. Check here and various other posts for more background.
This is one of the first albums I pick up from her. It is her very last album to be brought out before she left the music business.
This is the first track off the album, and has been a favorite of mine since I first listened to it. A slow paces yet catchy song with an addictive beat. It really showcases how deep Momoe's voice was near the end of her carrer. I can't think of any other adjective to descrive this song other than completely sexy. I love this song and I love Momoe. I highly reccomend this song to everyone.
DOWNLOAD
Song: Jusui Negai (入水願い)
Artist: Tokyo Jihen (東京事変)
Album: Kyokiku (教育)
Genre: Rock
Language: Japanese
Released: 2004
Official Site
Comments: Tokyo Jihen is the band formed by Shiina Ringo and her band for the "Electric Mole" live tour. They recently lost guitarist Mikio Hirama and pianist Masayuki Hiizumi.
I love and adore Shiina Ringo, and it's only natural for me to love Tokyo Jihen. This is probably my favorite song on their first album "Kyokiku". It's the third track and really shows the talents of all members of the band. It's a fusion rock song (like most of Shiina Ringo/Tokyo Jihen's music) with bits of jazz mixed in. And a great mix of all vocals/guitar/bass/drums/piano, and quite a catchy song to top it off.
DOWNLOAD
Song: alone in my room
Artist: Ami Suzuki (鈴木あみ)
Album: Fun for Fan
Genre: Pop
Language: Japanese
Released: 1998
Official Site
Comments: Ami Suzuki debuted in 1997 on Sony being produced by Tetsuya Komuro. Became a very big artist and put out hits like "BE TOGETHER" and "all night long". She then sued Sony for mismanagement, and won. However she was then blacklisted, and was out of the music indrustry for 3 years. In early 2004 she then started releasing music independently and after her 2nd independent single peaked at 20 on the Oricon she for a record contract with big label Avex. She'll be releasing a new album, "AROUND THE WORLD", on October 5th.
Ami Suzuki, also known as Amigo, is one of my favorite artists. And "alone in my room" is quite possibly my favorite Amigo song. Though the opening often confuses me with Namie Amuro's very dancey "You're my sunshine", (another of my favorite songs) it soon shanges into a totally different kind of song. A very laid back and happy sound song, Ami's vocals give it a very unique sound. I highly reccomend this song.
DOWNLOAD
Song: IMITATION
Artist: LUNA SEA
Album: IMAGE
Genre: Rock
Language: Japanese
Released: 1992
Official Site
Comments: LUNA SEA is a band made up of Ryuichi, Sugizo, J, Inoran, and Shinya. They debuted in 1989 with their indie album "LUNA SEA", under the X. They then got picked up by RCA and released 6 albums under them under them before disbanding in 2000.
This is from their 2nd original album, first major record album, and my favorite by them "IMAGE". This is also my favorite song by them. It's very much like the entire album soundwise, but quite a different song. It has such a lovely beat and awesome background guitar. And Ryuichi's vocals are not quite as refined as they are in their later songs, and that makes it completely perfect for this sound. It's just an awesome song which I completely love. So get it and love it too!
DOWNLOAD
Song: Mannatsu no Tremolo (真夏のトレモロ)
Artist: Wink
Album: Memories 88-96
Genre: Pop
Language: Japanese
Released: 1996 (original in 1991)
Comments: I haven't posted a Wink song since the very first update! I think I'm quite due.
Wink is a popular duo who deuted in 1988 with the single "Sugar Baby Love". Though it wasn't until their 3rd single, and a Kylie Minogue cover "Ai ga Tomaranai -Turn It Into Love-" that they really gained popularity. They conuinued with hits like "Samishii Nettaigyou" and "Sakihokore Itoshisayo" until 1996 when they disbanded.
This is one of my favorite Wink songs. A great loud and fast dance song that reeks of early 90s pop sounds. Mixed with Sachiko and Aida's light vocals, it's really a fun song to sing to.
DOWNLOAD
Song: Ballad of a Thin Man
Artist: Bob Dylan
Album: Highway 61 Revisited
Genre: Rock
Language: English
Released: 1965
Official Site
Comments: Bob Dylan is one of the most influential artists in music history. And he's awesome. That's all you really need to know. Hehe.
However much criticism Dylan gets for his vocals, I can never seem to have the same views. And this song is one of the songs that really prove how much his vocals match. His vocals here are very bitter sounding, and it does nothing but match and compliment the overall sound of the song. This is one of my favorite Dylan songs, interesting/random lyrics and all.
DOWNLOAD
