Surprisingly, Crystal Kay’s 8th album “Color Change” leaked the day before its release date (if you live in the US, it’s 8/5/2008…) other than that, it came out right on time in Japan (its 8/6/2008). I bought this album because I’ve liked Crystal Kay’s other albums a great deal…but I was very unsure of buying a CD that I hadn’t heard of the previews for in full…for 18 dollars from Korea from Yesasia. I’m listening to the album before my copy comes in the mail.
Aside from the singles, ONE and Namida no Saki ne…the album is a mixture of pop, R&B, dance, and ballad…maybe one ballad? Compared to ALL YOURS, her previous album from last year…this album pretty much goes all out on beats and producers…most of the producers are international such as Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis…and Bloodshy & Avant. The album itself, I feel has a more universal feel..it can be played anywhere and people would like it. She uses more english than I remember, which is a good sign for others who want to listen to her…and not feel unsure in terms of Japanese. It is not known what songs the producers worked on….but overall, they did great for each song. I even like the slow song….and Shining (from her Christmas mini album) is on here as well.
If the album were released internationally, I can see this album doing very well…but I am unsure of Japan. In easier terms for the Kuri fans…this album is like “Kirakuni”….times 10.
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yeah i know i love this album! it is soo good, it deserves the name color change! i love it! my fav tracks are of course namida no saki, history, help me out, it’s a crime <3, ithoshi hito. i wonder why Girl move on wasn’t there… I love girl move on T__T but anyways this album is great and very recommended
i too really like this new crystal kay album. it really surprised me b/c i thought it would mostly be r&b but i was surprised that it wasn’t hope it does well on the oricon charts.