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"Kuroi Namida" is a beautiful ballad that showcases a rare side of Anna Tsuchiya, August 10, 2008
This review is from: Kuroi Namida (Audio CD)
A dramatic and also yet sexy new CD single from Anna Tsuchiya.
"Kuroi Namida" (Black Tears), The latest CD single (her fourth CD single overall, second for the "NANA" animated series) from actress and singer Anna Tsuchiya, in this case ANNA TSUCHIYA inspi' NANA (BLACK STONES) showcases a side of Anna Tsuchiya musically that I have not seen before.
Used as the third ending theme for the animated series of "NANA", I have to say that I was very impressed with this CD single.
Having listened to previous Anna Tsuchiya CD singles and albums, I have looked at Anna Tsuchiya music that reminded me a lot of the rock band HEART and even Pat Benatar.
With most songs by Anna Tsuchiya from previous CD singles and albums being in English, "Kuroi Namida" is a Japanese song that embodies the similar rock sound that we have heard previously from her and also OLIVIA inspi' REIRA (TRAPNEST).
"Kuroi Namida" is not an upbeat rock song, guitar-driven and it's actually a ballad that you feel the emotion of sadness.
Gave me a new look at Anna Tsuchiya as with what "a little pain" had did for OLIVIA.
Of course, as you move on to the other tracks, track 2 (JUST CAN'T GET ENOUGH) is a cover of the popular Depeche Mode song (or to be more politically correct, lyrics and music by original DM member and Yaz band founder Vince Clark). And no DM inspired synth on this version. It's a true Anna Tsuchiya style rock song. Very cool cover especially when Anna hums the well-known instrumental part of the song.
And what Anna Tsuchiya release is complete without the inclusion of a sexy Anna Tsuchiya written song.
The third track "I'm addicted to you" is a hard hitting rock song that features lyrics such as "My gosh, you seduce me; Baby, hold on to my precious body; Darlin' please satisfy my filthy desire". Can anyone scream "caliente" for me?
The fourth track features a deep sadness version of "Kuroi Namida" which is still guitar driven but in balance with the inclusion of piano and an orchestra.
Bundled with the CD single is the DVD for "Kuroi Namida" and although a ballad with sense of sadness, the music video is anything but.
Featuring Anna Tsuchiya on the beach wearing a black dress, rolling around in the sand feeling her body. Can I get another "Caliente"!
And last, included with a DVD is an ANNA TSUCHIYA inspi' NANA BLACK STONES sticker and a flyer promoting the January 10th release of her live DVD release "ANNA TSUCHIYA 1st Live Tour BLOOD OF ROSES" and her upcoming CD single in February "LUCY" also ala ANNA TSUCHIYA inspi' NANA (BLACK STONES).
Love her as an actress ("Shimotsuma Monogatari, "Sakuran") or the rock n' roll girl that she is, I have to give Anna Tsuchiya well deserved props for this CD single.
"Kuroi Namida" is a beautiful ballad that showcases a side of Anna Tsuchiya's music that we rarely see released as a mainstream CD single.
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