Search - Miyuki Nakajima :: Koibumi

Good In Parts

Kevin K Jones | 10/21/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I have gradually been won round by this CD. Japan's Queen of Melancholy is back to her best on Yori Sou Kaze, Kawa Kaze, and Getsu Ya Dou Shuu. Some of the other tracks, such as the title track Koibumi, are too 'late night bar' music for my personal taste. On the whole, however, the CD is worth it for the three or four outstanding tracks.

Two minor criticisms: First, the CD includeds an insert of English translations which, though accurate, are boringly pedestrian and do no justice to the songs. Second, the cover picture is unflatttering, particularly if compared with that on Ima No Kimochi"