Vocal wonderland.
KojiLinx | Fort Polk, Louisiana | 09/02/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Onitsuka Chihiro for the American consumer can be compared to Whitney Houston or Celine Dion when it comes to her vocal talent. Though unfortunately not many Americans know japanese, so her lyrical talent may go unappreciated. This is an artist that fell in love with American music but realized the beauty of her native language as she grew older, so you're going to hear some American influences in each song.
For those of you who are familiar with japanese music, then this is a definate buy. Onitsuka's voice is unlike many JPOP idols, as it sounds and feels very mature and simply beautiful. Great relaxation music for people who like to keep the stereo playing while you're doing something else. I recomend this title highly."
Great collection
High Sierra | Northern California | 10/28/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Even if you don't know any Japanese, you will be moved by Chihiro Onitsuka's singing. Onitsuka has a voice that's powerful and full of emotion. There are so many good songs in this collection. My favorites include "Infection", "Gekkou (Moonlight)", "Memai (Dizziness)" and "We Can Go". The lyrics are often about suffering and injustice. "Gekkou", for example, begins with the words, "I am God's child, dropped onto this decayed world. How do I live on such a field?" One might think this kind of music is depressing. But the irony is that her singing is so uplifting. It's like she's breathing life into the "decayed world". Incidentally, "Gekkou" remains popular in Japan, even though the song is six years old now.
This is not your typical bubblegum J-pop music. Chihiro Onitsuka is a singer of substance, with a voice that sometimes soars into the stratosphere. If you are new to Japanese music, this is a good album to get. You won't be disappointed.
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Track Listings (15) - Disc #1