“The first time I ever heard the voice of Kiri Te Kanawa was on a recording of Salaambo's aria from CITIZEN KANE for the RCA film classics series on vinyl. It was one of the most haunting and beautiful pieces of music ever composed by Bernard Herrmann. It was Kiri Te Kanawa performance of this piece that was so incredible. I had seen the film several times, but to hear a high fidelity recording of Kiri Te Kanawa on this particular piece really demonstrated not only the raw talent but also a depth of intuitive emotion that she brought to Herrmann's composition. Anyone that could interpret the inner struggle behind Herrmann's music so precisely demonstrated an uncommon ability to become one with the music. I still can't pronounce her name correctly but Kiri Te Kanawa is the epitome of a well-honed talent. She is a gift to us all. This CD is very welcome.” – Customer Review on Amazon.com

“After her Oricon No. 8 hit, “Brightdown” in August, Tamaki Nami steps back on the music scene with her new winter gift single. Just in time for the festive season, Japan's dance music princess returns with songs to keep you company through the holidays. “Winter Ballades” features wintry music delights including the ballad “Christmas Time”, which was penned by Nami personally.” – YesAsia.com

“Earlier in her career, she was more under Avex's influence, but now she is expressing herself in the way she wants to. I'm loving every bit of it! This is my 2'nd review for this because before I only gave a detailed review of the CD, but now I have seen all PVs + some making of footage. I am sure this is Ayu's best album now. It's SO full of emotion than ever before. She really is showing how she's grown artistically and, especially, vocally! She's progressed so much from her 1'st album, “A Song For The XX”. I couldn't be anymore proud than I already am! The PV for “Marionette” and “(don't) Leave Me Alone” are incredible. After seeing the Avex CM, I couldn't wait anymore to watch them! “Marionette” is my favorite album track and the PV is just as great as the song! “(don't) Leave Me Alone” PV reminds me of “Real me” in ways and, again, is so great!!!! “Together When...” PV is probably Ayu's most beautiful and dramatic ballad video ever. The short film featuring “glitter” and “fated” PVs is good and different, but my least favorite thing to watch! XD still good though! Of course, “talkin' to myself” and “decision” are famed for their greatness, but don't even compare to the greatness of “Marionette” and “(don't) Leave Me Alone” PVs, in my oppinion! The making of footage is funny, cute, and sweet as always. I'm happy Ayu always includes them on her DVDs. She's so lovable, even behind-the-scenes! I really can't express to you how great this is, you just have to buy it and see for yourself! This is truly the deepest and most passionate upcoming release of 2008! KUDOS TO AYU!” – Customer Review on YesAsia.com

“The Songs: My favourites are “Mirror” – short but sweet. “Together When” – so sad with beautiful lyrics. “My All” – Kinda sounds like something on “Loveappears” its good ^.^ And all the singles are lovely too! The Videos: Im betting you've probably seen the Glitter and Fated PVs loadss of times so you know what there all about. “Talkin 2 myself” – Ayumi gets dirrty, quite a powerful PV and suits well with the song. “Decision” – It does seem quite boring at first but the effects are good, its like live but with video effects. “Together When...” – I absoutley love this PV, its up there with my top ayumi songs as well. “Marionette” – Quite a dark video but not scary, its like return of the living dolls ^.^ “(don't) leave me alone” – I've never actually seen ayumi do a PV like this one before, its like an ad. She is absoutley gorgeous in it as well. So, basicially it is a bloody good album and i would recommend it!” – Customer Review on CDJapan.co.jp

“Unbelievable, but true, the charming girls, long representative of Japan's happy-go-lucky Pop culture, are back to celebrate their 10th anniversary. 2007 will see them launch a nationwide tour under the motto “Sexy 8 Beat” starting in mid-March. During this extensive live event they will perform in top venues including the Saitama Super Arena. As the graduation of Hoshizawa Hitomi (the present Morning Musume leader) is also around the corner, it promises to become a spectacle beyond compare. As for the Morning girls' latest 11-track album, it features the smash hits Ambitious! Yashintekide Iijyan, Egao Yes Nude, and SEXY BOY -Soyokaze ni Yorisotte- as well as their No. 1 single Aruiteru.” – YesAsia.com

“Japan's leading Pop Diva Hamasaki Ayumi doesn't slow down her output of hit releases. She's ready to countdown to the celebration of her tenth anniversary on the music scene with her ninth major album, which arrives one year after last year's bestseller album “Secret”. Fans can prepare themselves for Ayumi's most recent hits glitter and fated, which were released as a double A-sided single, and the follow-up single “talkin' 2 myself”, all of which went to Oricon's No. 1 spot. decision, featured as a side track on “talkin' 2 myself” will also be included on Ayu's new 14-track strong release.” – YesAsia.com

“Second full-length album release from «savage genius»! Includes “Hikari no Kanata” (intro theme to the TV series “El Cazador De La Bruja”), “Mo NIdo to” and “Anata no Yo Desu” (theme songs to the theatrical feature “Kiddy Grade”) and more.” – CDJapan.co.jp

“Hello! Project group «Melon Kinenbi» shakes up some delicious Pop concoctions with their new release “Melon Juice”. «Melon Kinenbi» may not get the best sales out of the “H!P” family, but they just might put out the best albums, and “Melon Juice” is no exception. Their seven-track mini album comes with their brand-new addictive single “Charisma Kirei” (Track 1) and a “Mango Purin” remix version of their earlier single “Onegai Miwaku no Target”. For a refreshing change of pace, the four girls each get their own solo number this time! Fans can choose their favorite track amongst Murata's “Lunch” (Track 2), Otani's “June Sunshine” (Track 3), Shibata's “Drive” (Track 4), and Saito's “Akuma de FAKE” (Track 5).” – YesAsia.com

“Kobukuro is a Japanese band, which formed in 1998 and made its major label debut in 2001. The name is a portmanteau of the two members' family names, Kentaro Kobuchi and Shunsuke Kuroda. In 1998, Kobuchi and Kuroda met each other in Sakai and formed Kobukuro. Kobukuro received moderately successful ratings for their first three indie albums – Saturday 8:PM (July 1999), Root of My Mind (March 2001), and ANSWER (December 2000). Kobukuro signed with Warner Music Japan in 2001, and made their debut with the hit single, Yell which reached #4 on the Oricon Charts.” – Wikipedia.org