Title: Bleed American
Artist: Jimmy Eat World
Released: Re-released under the title "Bleed American" in 2008

( The )

Title: Kyoumei
Artist: Shigi
Released: November 12, 2008
Overall: Thumbs down. :(

( Unfocused songs and overpowering vocals )

Title: Zero
Artist: Amano Tsukiko
Released: Sept. 3, 2008

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Picture added later.

Title: Zero no Chouritsu
Artist: Tsukiko Amano
Released: July 31, 2008

Warning: I had written this the day after buying the single. I did not expect to be without internet for so long, however. Her new album will be released next week. Expect a review.

( ”A )

Title: Shoumei (Proof)
Artist: Shigi
Released: July 2, 2008

( Not a damsel-in-distress. There are no fragile songs here. )

Title: エレトリックガール (Electric Girl)
Artist: Nakanomori Band
Released: March 5, 2008

( Ballads galore )

Title: The Back Horn
Artist: The Back Horn
Released: May 23, 2007

( Flipping through someone else's iPod can result in buried treasure )

Title: MISTY
Artist: A Lunch
Released: 12/04/2007

( 思い出はやさしいそのまま　夢　MISTY )

I'll try to be short and precise.

( Hime Hajime Live )

( HEAVEN'S GATE single )

Title: Once Movie Soundtrack

My brother introduced this soundtrack to me. No, I have not seen the movie, and I don't have much intention to see it. Looks like its an Irish indies release, maybe??

The soundtrack has completely seized my ears, though, even putting Onitsuka Chihiro's Las Vegas album on hold. It's not the sort of music I normally listen to, and some of the songs start off rather slow, but, as I learned, the chorus' are worth waiting for. They grip you with raw emotion and bittersweet melodies that utilize the minor scale really well.

Stand out tracks are "Lies", "Fallen From the Sky," "Falling Slowly," and "When Your Minds Made Up." Also, irish band, Transient have a song "Gold" that is featured on the album as well

Glen Hansard's voice is pleasant, but can get so raw in "Lies" and "Say It To Me," and "Leave,"it's gripping. I shocked me at first, but it was powerful. The songs are tender and sweet, but also moving, and as I said, gripping and powerful.

Hansard's acoustic guitar is complimented nicely by Marketa Irglova's soft vocals and piano accompaniment. Haunting melodies and well-handled emotion. Definitely music I would recommend.

http://oncethemovie.com/

Title: Uma Salmon
Artist: Amano Tsukiko
Released: July 23, 2007

( This game has been decided to the fate )

Title: Everyhome
Artist: Onitsuka Chihiro
Released: May 30, 2007

( This is something that can't be changed into words or reasons )

Artist: Angela Aki
Title: Today

( Pater Noster )

keahi103, my brother, did a much better job reviewing this album than I did. He was able to put into words what I was struggling to do.

Also, check out my sister, geishaarmy ,She's the b-side to my a-side reviews!

Title: Rhythm Nation 1814
Artist: Janet Jackson
Released: '89? 90? somewhere around there.

( Rediscovery of the century )

I am in the process of moving and thus, I cannot afford to buy music right now. When I -can-, here are the things that are on the waiting list. Most of them will probably be talked about here.

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Title: American Doll Posse
Artist: Tori Amos
Genre: You know, I'm really terrible at pegging genres. I should just leave this out of future updates.

( primal unspoken understanding much more powerful than any words could say )

Title: Wicked: The Broadway Musical
Artist: Ah... well Stephen Shwartz wrote the music and lyrics, so I guess him
Genre: Musical

( What if the Wicked Witch of the West wasn't really wicked? )

Title: Angela Aki My Keys 2006 in Budokan
Artist: Angela Aki. ha.
Genre: Adult comtemporary? Something like that.

( Keep on dreaming all your life )

Title: Howling
Artist: Tsukiko Amano
Genre: Generally, she's rock

( you know my soul. There's only to howl with you )