THE SxPLAY (Sugawara Sayuri) – Memento (Album)

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Jpop, music, Musica, THE SxPLAY (Sugawara Sayuri), THE SxPLAY (Sugawara Sayuri) - Memento (Album)

Memento is the first full album released by THE SxPLAY. It was released digitally through various platforms and contains all of her previously released digital singles as THE SxPLAY to date.

Released Date: 2018.12.05

Tracklist:

1.Kobanzame (コバンザメ; Remora)
2.MOTHER
3.Boku wa Robot Goshi no Kimi ni Koi wo Suru (僕はロボットごしの君に恋をする; I fell in love with you through a robot)
4.Kimi ga Nokoshita Sekai de (キミが残した世界で; In the world you left behind)
5.For Kimi ni Okuru Uta (For キミに贈る歌; For “A song for you”)
6.Sweet Outsider (スウィートアウトサイダー)
7.Hai Dian Nan Lu 35 (海淀南路35-Hai Dian Nan Lu-; 35 Hai Dian South Road)
8.Watashi Dake no Iris (わたしだけのアイリス; My only iris)
9.Anzen na Kusuri (Safety medicine)
10.Make Me Alive
11.More Than Diamond

OVERALL RATING

4 stars

“A Livraria dos Finais Felizes”

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A Livraria dos Finais Felizes, books, Livros

Sobre a Obra:

Se a vida fosse um romance, o da Sara certamente não seria um livro de aventuras. Em vinte e oito anos nunca saiu da Suécia e nenhum encontro do destino desarrumou a sua existência. Tímida e insegura, só se sente à vontade na companhia de um bom livro e os seus melhores amigos são as personagens criadas pela imaginação dos escritores, que a fazem viver sonhos, viagens e paixões. Mas tudo muda no dia em que recebe uma carta de uma pequena cidade perdida no meio do Iowa e com um nome estranho: Broken Wheel. A remetente é uma tal Amy, uma americana de 65 anos que lhe envia um livro. E assim começa entre as duas uma correspondência afetuosa e sincera. Depois de uma intensa troca de cartas e livros, Sara consegue juntar o dinheiro para atravessar o oceano e encontrar a sua querida amiga. No entanto, Amy não está à sua espera, o seu final, infelizmente, veio mais cedo do que o esperado. E enquanto os excêntricos habitantes, de quem Amy tanto lhe tinha falado, tomam conta da assustada turista (a primeira na história de Broken Wheel), Sara decide retribuir a bondade iniciando-os no prazer da leitura. Porque rapidamente percebe que Broken Wheel precisa de um pouco de aventura, uma dose de auto-ajuda e, talvez, um pouco de romance. Em suma, esta é uma cidade que precisa de uma livraria. E Sara, que sempre preferiu os livros às pessoas, naquela aldeia de poucas gente, mas de grande coração, encontrará amizade, amor e emoções para viver. E finalmente será a verdadeira protagonista da sua vida.

“A Livraria dos Finais Felizes” de Katarina Bivald

chay feat. Crystal Kay – Anata no Shiranai Watashitachi (あなたの知らない私たち; The Us You Don’t Know) (Single)

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Chay, chay feat. Crystal Kay - Anata no Shiranai Watashitachi (あなたの知らない私たち; The Us You Don't Know) (Single), CRYSTAL KAY, Jpop, music, Musica

“Anata no Shiranai Watashitachi” is the eleventh single released by chay, the title track featuring Crystal Kay. The title track was used as the theme song for the ANB drama Anata ni wa Watasanai.

Released Date: 2018.12.05

Tracklist:

1.Anata no Shiranai Watashitachi (あなたの知らない私たち)
2.Ato Mousukoshi (あともう少し)
3.Kiss me (-Xmas version-)

OVERALL RATING

4 stars

RIRI – NEO (Album)

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Jpop, music, Musica, RIRI, RIRI - NEO (Album)

NEO is the second studio album released by RIRI. The album features her cover of the ZEDD song “Stay”, produced by ZEDD himself, and the single “Maybe One Day”.

Released Date: 2018.11.28

Tracklist:

1.HONEY
2.Maybe One Day
3.Sugar Free
4.LOVE
5.Patience feat. Saweetie
6.NEO
7.STAY (Original: ZEDD)
8.Forever feat. Shimizu Shota
9.That’s My Baby (Midas Hutch Remix)
10.Maybe One Day (KSUKE Remix)

OVERALL RATING

4 stars

Aoi Yamazaki – Flat (Album)

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Aoi Yamazaki, Aoi Yamazaki - Flat (Album), Jpop, music, Musica

Aoi Yamazaki brings an new album “Flat”.

Release Date: December 05, 2018

Tracklist:

1.遠距離トレイン
2.あなただけが
3.缶コーヒー
4.maboroshi
5.鯖鯖
6.口先
7.ナニモシラナイ
8.アイソレイト
9.夜の散歩
10.Singing Life

OVERALL RATING

4 stars

Utada Hikaru – HEART STATION (Remastered Version (Digital Release))

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Jpop, music, Musica, Utada Hikaru, Utada Hikaru - HEART STATION (Remastered Version (Digital Release))

HEART STATION is Utada Hikaru’s fifth Japanese studio album. The selection of “HEART STATION” as the title track of the album was done by random selection. Like her last albums, HEART STATION debuted at #1 on the Oricon charts, selling 480,011 copies. Despite suffering the lowest first week sales for Utada thus far, the album still managed to beat ULTRA BLUE’s sales by about 100,000 copies, reaching the one-million mark. On top of this, On May 13, Barks.jp reported that the digital sales of all songs on the album had surpassed 15 million downloads.

A remastered version of the album was released digitally on December 9, 2018.

Released Date: 2018.12.09 2018 Remastered Version (Digital Release)

Tracklist:

1.Fight The Blues
2.HEART STATION
3.Beautiful World
4.Flavor Of Life -Ballad Version-
5.Stay Gold
6.Kiss & Cry
7.Gentle Beast Interlude
8.Celebrate
9.Prisoner Of Love
10.Take 5 (テイク5)
11.Boku wa Kuma (ぼくはくま; I’m a Bear)
12.Nijiiro Bus (虹色バス; Rainbow-Coloured Bus)
13.Flavor Of Life (Bonus Track)
14.Fly Me To The Moon (In Other Words) -2007 MIX- 2018 Remastered Version Bonus Track

OVERALL RATING

5 stars

Utada Hikaru – ULTRA BLUE (Remastered Version (Digital Release))

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ULTRA BLUE is the fourth studio album released by Utada Hikaru. The album’s title comes from the song, “BLUE”. Besides the physical singles, “This Is Love” was also used as a digital radio single to promote the album. Utada also launched a nation-wide tour to help support the album. In Taiwan, several commercials were aired, and an essay contest was held. The album was also released in other countries on iTunes, and physical copies were made available months after the Japanese release in Canada and the United States. ULTRA BLUE topped the Oricon weekly charts for two weeks, and sold 882,343 copies in 2006 to become the #7 album of the year. It was also the fourth most downloaded album of the year on iTunes. During the first week of release Taiwan, the album was responsible for 26% of Japanese music sales. At the Nihon Golden Disk Awards, it won “Album of The Year”.

A remastered version of the album was released digitally on December 9, 2018.

Released Date: 2018.12.09 2018 Remastered Version (Digital Release)

Tracklist:

1.This Is Love
2.Keep Tryin’
3.BLUE
4.Nichiyou no Asa (日曜の朝; Sunday Morning)
5.Making Love
6.Dareka no Negai ga Kanau Koro (誰かの願いが叶うころ; When Someone’s Wish Comes True)
7.COLORS
8.One Night Magic feat.Yamada Masashi
9.Kairo (海路; Sea Route)
10.WINGS
11.Be My Last
12.Eclipse (Interlude)
13.Passion
14.Sanctuary 2018 Remastered Version Bonus Track

OVERALL RATING

5 stars

Utada Hikaru – DEEP RIVER (Remastered Version (Digital Release)

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DEEP RIVER is Utada Hikaru’s third Japanese studio album. Along with the four singles, “Play Ball” was used as a radio single to promote the album, and “Deep River” received a PV. The album reached #1 on Oricon charts and charted for 56 weeks, becoming the #1 album for 2002. In total the album sold over 3,605,000 units, and is the 8th highest-selling album in Japanese music history. A vinyl edition released three months later after the CD, and did not contain any extra bonus material.
The entire album’s artwork is gray-scale, and the booklet is infamous for including a photo of Utada Hikaru’s foot. The album is also noted as the transition state from Utada Hikaru’s earlier style, R&B, to ethereal pop.

A remastered version of the album was released digitally on December 9, 2018.

Released Date: 2018.12.09 2018 Remastered Version (Digital Release)

Tracklist:

1.SAKURA Drops (SAKURAドロップス)
2.traveling
3.Shiawase ni Narou (幸せになろう; Let’s Be Happy)
4.Deep River
5.Letters
6.Play Ball (プレイ・ボール)
7.Tokyo NIGHTS (東京NIGHTS)
8.A.S.A.P.
9.Uso Mitai na I Love You (嘘みたいなI Love You; An Unbelievable “I Love You”)
10.FINAL DISTANCE
11.Bridge (Interlude)
12.Hikari (光; Light)
13.Simple And Clean 2018 Remastered Version Bonus Track

OVERALL RATING

5 stars

“O tempo nos teus olhos”

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books, Livros, O tempo nos teus olhos

Sobre a Obra:

O coração é maior que a perda, porque a vida é maior que a dor, e a saudade e a felicidade não têm limites, nem tabelas, nem distâncias…

Uns dias antes de comemorar as bodas de ouro, a tragédia bate à porta de Manuel, com a morte da mulher da sua vida. As filhas, Helena e Luísa, há muito longe de casa, insistem que o futuro do pai passe pelo lar de idosos da vila mais próxima.
Na casa de Manuel, sucedem-se as reuniões familiares e as desavenças que o martirizam. Entre elas, valem as visitas carinhosas do filho mais novo e da neta, cúmplices da sua autonomia e capacidade de decisão, bem como a presença constante de Nicolau, o gato, companheiro fiel e atento ouvinte dos longos desabafos do septuagenário.
A solidão crescente e o agravamento de alguns problemas de saúde fazem com que Manuel ceda, mas apenas temporariamente, às pretensões das filhas.
Surpreendentemente, aquilo que seria o fim transforma-se no início de uma grande etapa na sua vida, entre novos sentimentos, novas pessoas e novos lugares. Na sua jornada de redescoberta da felicidade, Manuel muda completamente a vida de todos os que o rodeiam…

Sobre o Autor:

Com formação superior na área da Gestão e carreira como consultor empresarial e formador. É socio fundador da Visar, onde desenvolve toda a sua atividade profissional, em especial na área dos seguros.
A família e os amigos, o karaté e o futebol veterano complementam o enorme gosto pela escrita.