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2009 RUIDO in REVIEW – Conclusion

Wow. Well it’s been a busy month with my music review. I wasn’t expecting this project to be so much, or take so long. However, I think it was best to post once a day, instead of trying to do it all at once; I had fun! ^_^

I hope you all enjoyed it (what little bit of “you” there are).

So onward to 2010! I must admit I’m excited about it all. A whole year full of brand new music to listen to! =D I have hopes and expectations for 2010. Let’s hope my fav. artists don’t let me down.

Catch you on the other side of music.

2009 RUIDO in REVIEW – Japanese Artist of the Year award

My award for Japanese Artist of the Year goes to:

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BoA

Okay, Okay. Settle down now. I know what you’re thinking: “Oh, how can it be BoA?” or: “Why does she deserve to win?” …Well I’ll tell you!

BoA not only dropped THREE really good singles in Japan (“Eien”, “BUMP BUMP!”, and “Mamoritai ~White Wishes~”). She also did ravex with “Believe in LOVE”; joined Crystal Kay for “Girlfriend”; and released her second best of album, BEST&USA, in Japan!!! To top it all off, BoA traveled to America and released her first ever English album!! Yes folks, BoA made her dreams come true.

Everything she did this year was stellar (and to HELL with you naysayers!!!). I think this was a great year for BoA (despite low singles sales in Japan and her US album flopping…); I really enjoyed it! <3

2009 RUIDO in REVIEW – Japan: ALBUM of the Year

And my award for
2009 Japanese ALBUM of the Year
goes to…

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MiChi – UP TO YOU

I was overlooking MiChi until Lex posted about her album on his Beyond The Sea blog (http://beyondthesea2.wordpress.com/category/michi). With such a steller optimism- I grew curious.
After my first play through the album, I was just scratching my head. MiChi is unlike most things I’ve heard before. Her mix of England and Japan is something new and interesting.
I burnt the alb to disc and tossed it my girlfriend’s way. It wasn’t until after she feel in love with the alb, that I began to take a close listen. What I found was a rare treasure. Everything MiChi touches becomes an addiction. I immediately liked, and then loved, all her songs! How could I have overlooked her at all?

MiChi girl, you’re AMAZING. I can’t wait to listen to what you’ll bring us in 2010!!!

Ayumi Hamasaki – Days (8-bits of tears YMCK remix)

2009 RUIDO in REVIEW – Japan: Fav 7 ALBUMS

Here’s my Fav 7 ALBUMS for Japan:

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7.

Stereopony -

A hydrangea blooms

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6.

Yumi Shizukusa -

THE PAINTED SOUL

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5.

Ai Otsuka -

LOVE LETTER

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4.

ravex -

trax

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3.

Yuna Ito -

DREAM

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2.

HIGH and MIGHTY COLOR -

swamp man

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The Winner of my 2009 ALBUM of the Year award
will be revealed tomorrow at 2:09pm Alaska Time (14:09).
Don’t miss it! =D