Hey, my name is Cate, and I'm just a new contributor to the site. I listen to a lot of music, and I seriously have no life because of it(just kidding ;P). My tastes have roots in all different genres, so hopefully you can find at least one song you like in my posts.^^
Babyboys To Yearninggirls- Je.e.z!
This song features a disco-esque feel good beat, complete with violins, belted lyrics, and even the occasional rap verse. It's light-hearted, and I just can't help bobbing my head along to it. It's not a song that really stands out, but it is enjoyable and fun, and that's why I recommend it.
LEAD- Here We Go
I've been listening to Lead since I was young, and they were also young, and it's nice to hear the subtle progression in their voices. This is one of my favorite songs off their "4" album, it's got a beat that's so easily stuck in your head! Plus some of the notes are bound to set your heart a flutter~
Twill- Is it love?
I'm pretty sure I read somewhere that Twill was Japanese, but popular in Sweden O-o. In any case, the beginning of this song fooled me; I expected a hard electro beat and blaring guitars, but no! This song is sweet, with powerful vocals. The artist has an amazing range that doesn't seem forced one bit, && It's sung entirely in English! I can honestly say, "Yes! It is love!"
Mayka- AGEHA[HEAVENS WiRE vs. Tri-Hedge Remix]
This is very trance, very parapara, and I like it very very much. The vocals hit as soon as the song starts, and it's addicting as, well, whatever you're addicted to. Every time I hear this song, it makes me want to dance. Mayka's voice is very similar to Ayumi Hamasaki, but I feel this song has a lot more substance and something more to attach yourself to than Ayumi's songs.
Yuya Matsushita- I'm sexy
Now, I'm not aware of how popular Yuya may or may not be, but this boy has earned himself a major crusher--ME! I'm not biased, because I'd find him talented either way. But, I'm sexy features a kind of tribal like synth, and his gorgeous airy vocals. The combination just makes a complex mix that's utterly gorgeous, and dare I say, really really sexy.
Labels: B2Y, contributor; cate, LEAD, Mayka, Twill, Yuya Matsushita
Rotation 12 is a little smaller than my previous rotations, only 12 songs and 1 request. As I said last time, it's summer themed. =) Format is changed up a bit.
IT'S S U M M E R T I M E . <3
01Laugh Away
YUI
I LOVED YESTERDAY [album]
Japanese
Pop
Lots of acoustic guitars. <3 I thought this song was a bit plain, but the chorus is sweet and I love the part that goes, "Get away, get away." A nice string accompaniment too, probably violin, I dunno.
02Summer Madness
LEAD
Summer Madness [single]
Japanese
Pop
This song is so cute. Bright, upbeat, I love it when they yell "Hey! Whoa!.
03シャカビーチ～Laka Laka La～
UVERworld
シャカビーチ～Laka Laka La～ [single]
Japanese
Pop/Rock
Kind of Latin-influenced, very catchy. <3
04パペット マスター
Phobia
materiel of utopia
Japanese
Rock
I snagged this from ASOTH and decided to reupload it, just cause I love the guitars in the beginning. XP Yeah, it's not really a summery song but I like it. They've got a really interesting vocalist. Kinda screamy in parts but not overwhelming. They're not too heavy.
05SUMMER ANTHEM
Base Ball Bear
changes [single]
Japanese
Alternative Rock
Another awesome Japanese alt-rock band, I seem to be uploading a lot of them recently. This is a b-side from their latest single. I like the guitars.
06Haeng Bok (Happiness)
Super Junior
SM Town Summer Vacation 2007 [album]
Korean
Pop
Ah, why are there always way more Japanese songs than Korean ones. T_T I really need to do an all-Korean rotation sometime soon. Anyways, a cover of H.O.T's song, pretty typical Super Junior. While recognizable as the original it's been changed noticeably. Really happy-go-lucky kind of song.
07Summer Drill
KITE
Who M I [album]
Korean
Pop/Rock
These guys are pretty good, this song is kinda bland, but I love their vocalist for some reason. O_o
08Wicked Wicked☆SUMMER PARTY
Lead
Feel the Vibes [album]
Japanese
Pop
Wow I think Lead has three songs in this rotation. Really summery, beach feel to this song.
09SUMMEREND
BEAT CRUSADERS
popdod [best-of album]
Japanese
Rock
I love these guys. It's probably one of the slower, sadder songs from this rotation. Starts out as a nice rock ballad but picks up the mood a bit in parts. The chorus is epic. Highly recommended.
10Renka
Kra
artman
Japanese
Rock
Love the syncopated beats in this song. Recommended.
11summer song
DOPING PANDA
Japanese
Alternative Rock
I love DOPING PANDA, their songs are always fun. summer song is no exception. Catchy chorus, sweet guitars, and unique vocals.
12Get Chu!
AAA
AROUND [album]
Japanese
Pop
One of my favourite AAA songs. They have such a variety of genres in their songs, this is more pop-rock. Cute and upbeat with nice trumpet bits. I'm not fond of the cutesy vocals, but I like this song.
R E Q U E S T S .
01fated (orchestra version)
Ayumi Hamasaki
talkin' 2 myself [single]
Japanese
Pop
I'm not a huge fan of Ayumi in the first place and the first time I listened to this, I didn't like it at all. But, I do like the chorus. It's very emotional, but her voice kind of disappears beneath the accompaniment a lot. I like the bass, too.
Labels: Ayumi Hamasaki, LEAD, Phobia, UVERworld, YUI
