Holly [Import]

Justin Nozuka | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 17, 2008)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Toshiba EMI Japan
• ASIN: B001CRGTSW
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #718,076 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Down in a Cold Dirty Well

2. Golden Train

3. Be Back Soon

4. Mr. Therapy Man

5. Supposed to Grow Old

6. After Tonight

7. Criminal

8. I'm in Peace

9. Oh Momma

10. Save Him

11. If I Gave You My Life

Editorial Reviews

JUSTIN NOZUKA Holly (Factory Sealed 2008 Japanese 16-track CD/DVD debut album by the singer/songwriter that the BBC described as eleven impressive pieces of thoughtful acoustic-soul. Filled with understated melodies minimal production and an interesting sometimes dark take on song-craft. Includes the single After Tonight as well as the Bonus DVD with After Tonight and the brilliant Acoustic Studio Video to Im In Peace. With picture slipcase picture sleeve booklet and obi-stripstill sealed therefore unplayed TOCP-66822)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Leaves me wanting MORE asap!, December 20, 2007

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FannieBee "Every life has a Soundtrack" (Michigan) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Holly (Audio CD)

I first heard Justin Nozuka in the car on Sirius radio's Coffeehouse station - and immediately started saying his name over and over to myself so I wouldn't forget it when I got home. That one listen to "After Tonight" on Sirius was enough for me to get the CD as quickly as I could.

I was NOT disappointed. In fact, I've been listening to it more than anything else since it arrived.

A great mix of uptempo, bluesy tracks and thought-provoking sultry ones makes for what I consider a perfect CD. Justin's voice is smooth and he makes it all sound effortless with such control and feeling I lose myself to the songs. Some of my favorites:

Track #2, Golden Train - a feel good rhythm, it's hard to sit still, lyrics that make me smile everytime!

Track #3, Be Back Soon - LOVE this track's bluesy ache, seductive proclaimations!

Track #6, After Tonight - this one got me hooked as I noted above but it really only scratches the surface of what this CD has to offer.

Track #7, Criminal - more bluesy energy, yet it's got the components to be a great hit. It seems like the kind of song that a pub full of friends would sing along to while dancing in their chairs, finding it impossible not to move and feel alive.

Track #10, Save Him - will tear your heart out. A dark story yet sung with such feeling, emotion, conviction - I don't know what you'd call it, but perhaps one of the greatest things about music is that it can make you FEEL, and Justin Nozuka is at the top of my list of reasons to love music.

As I'm listening to the CD while writing this review, I'm having a hard time leaving out any songs as "favorites" - nearly any commentary for the songs above applies to the rest of the CD. Rarely is there a CD that doesn't have me skipping at least one track, but these all get LOTS of play in my car, my house, and my iPod.

I hope there is more where this came from, Justin!

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic CD - Impressed with the new blues sounds - very new and original, February 29, 2008

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C. Torrillo "Kring" (Connecticut) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Holly (Audio CD)

I caught the song "After Tonight" on Sirius' Coffee House station and it really caught my attention... so I downloaded the one song and listed a few more times, then I had to get the rest of the album with my fingers crossed it wasn't just another 1-hit-wonder... well the gamble paid off. this kids got real talent. it's very original, blues style, has a feel of Justin Timberlake's funky sound but more on an acoustic level. I was very impressed, criminal and be back soon are more great tracks. can't go wrong with this one.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Soulfully Satisfying!, March 24, 2010

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C. Kennedy - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Holly (Audio CD)

I saw a small part of a concert Justin did on DirectTV's channel 101 free concert series and was left wanting to hear more. This CD was soulfully satisfying to the highest level and I was glad I searched it out. Heart felt blues worthy of someone way beyond his short years. Great pick for someone looking for more than the Top 40 pop.