Kaela Returns with a New Single!
As expected, I completely lost it when I heard Kaela was coming out with a new single. She’s one of the few /REALLY GOOD/ unique and quirky artists who sounds great and grabs your attention. She doesn’t need to pull out an arsenal on the level of Lady Gaga to stand out. She stays true to her own style, and that’s what I love about her. Her new single ‘Mamireru’ is slated to drop May 16th. Apparently it means ‘smeared,’ which would explain why she’s completely pink on the cover. And yes, it does look a bit scary. However, the song is freaking awesome! It and its coupling track ‘BMX’ have already been released on the radio and can be found online. It’s really nice that both songs are on the same level of awesomeness; each are absolutely infectious and upbeat. Mamireru is influenced by synths and random sounds, while BMX is more natural and dominated by the guitar and drums. The music video for Mamireru was released last week, bringing with it the usual Kaela flair. While I really dislike pink, she seriously rocks it. That cannot be said for pretty much 95% of people. So yes, I’m very excited for this release. I already ordered the cd/dvd limited edition. The dvd will have 12 songs from her live performances at the Ebisu Liquid Room from December 2011. Finally, a dvd that actually has content! Most singles come with one music video, and the making of if you’re lucky. Not to mention the skyrocketed sticker price- I’m talking to you Namie Amuro! D:< Anyways, check out the video and songs below. Hope you enjoy!
Mamireru PV:
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xqf0w1_mamireru_lifestyle
BMX:
Collection Update – Kaela’s 8EIGHT8
Wow, it’s been a long time since I’ve posted anything from my collection recently. This I shall remedy immediately! I was beyond thrilled when Kaela finally announced a new album after a decently long hiatus. I think the artwork for this album really stepped it up, especially the packaging. I got the limited edition which features different packaging and comes with a variety of slipcases depending on where you purchased it. I chose to order through HMV, so I got the purple web case. All together, this is an amazing package. The photobook inside is very fun and cute, and also features a spider eating a bow. What’s not to love about that?! It has also come to my attention that she has a new single planned for release soon. This is fantastic news! I didn’t expect her to return with a new era so quickly, but I am all for it. So, please enjoy the pics below.
Top Albums of 2011 (Part 3)
Sorry for the delay of posting, here is the next installment!
10. Evanescence – Evanescence
Extremely thrilled Evanescence finally came back! And dang, they really came back! While stylistically they have changed very little, the production and quality of the songs is truly amazing. Amy’s voice is incredible as usual and this album is just pure win 😀
9. Sahara Hotnights – Sahara Hotnights
I was very surprised with Sahara Hotnight’s latest effort. I mean, their albums just kinda pop up and it’s like ‘Oh! Hi! I must listen to you!!’ 😛 I was afraid this would be a bland and boring effort, but this album ended up delivering on a major level. It exemplifies their talent as a group and is a much more mature release compared to their other efforts. I also think it’s their most cohesive record- the flow is perfection! I was shocked that I enjoyed all of the songs, as it’s been a trend I only care for about half of the material on each of their previous albums.
8. 8EIGHT8 – Kaela Kimura
Kaela delivers once again! I was so excited when she finally announced her new album last year, and it was everything I expected and more! 😀 I absolutely love her fun quirky style. Her songs are incredibly infectious and will perk you up even on your worst day. I had a great time listening to this and now I urge everyone else to go listen to it too! The Halloween/spider theme is really cute and the first press limited edition came with a color web slipcase, the color depending on the store purchased at. So happy she finally returned to the music scene and can’t wait to hear what she’ll come up with next!
7. 21 – Adele
Adele really impressed me with this album. I think it far surpasses her first effort, 19. Her voice is absolutely incredible and her songs are inspiring, catchy, and just pure awesome! I have to admit, I grew a bit tired of it through the year, as it was highly overplayed- but that doesn’t change the quality of this release! Adele is an incredible artist, and I am extremely happy she achieved such success with this album. I wish her the best in her musical career. Highly anticipating her next installment! 😀
6. World of Fantasy – Capsule
All hail Capsule! They have done it again, and came back better than ever! This release suffered a couple setbacks, as it was set to be released in March of 2011. Then the earthquake and tsunami struck Japan, and the album was pushed back to May 25th. The album was originally title Killer Wave, but obviously that would not be an appropriate name after such a disaster. That aside, I loved the energy and cohesion of this album! I was surprised that I enjoyed all the tracks, because like Sahara Hotnights, I only find myself liking about half of the material on their albums. This album completely slayed! Everything about this release is just awesome! Such a great comeback from Player! Now let’s hope their new album this year brings it!
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