Some Japanese artists are so productive. Not long ago back in January I wrote a review for Nana Starring Mika Nakashima. Turns out that the new rock sound from her one-off-band assembled during the filming of Nana and Nana 2 is also … one off. How disappointing for me as I do enjoy her new sound. In her new album, she is back to her original light and mellow style. Fans who like her rather fragile (or weak depending how you view it) and soothing vocal will continue to support her career – even for mildly disappointed fans like me.
The album opens with the song “I Love You” (feel free to follow the YouTube link to sample) – a typical Mika Nakashima song that just can’t go wrong. Her latest single “Sunao na Mama (素直なまま)” – an upbeat song – turns out to be one of my favorite songs from the album. Unfortunately, this wonderful video is not featured in the DVD that comes with the CD. In this new album “Yes”, Mika Nakashima has also put in some heavy gospel influenced songs such as “Cry No More” and “All Hands Together”. As recorded in her DVD, she performed “What A Wonderful World” live inside a Chapel. I found the video pretty powerful. While I cannot find the same clip from YouTube, there is a live performance that is very closed to the DVD version – vocal-wise that is.
If you are already a fan of hers, why not “Yes”. If you happen to like her voice, perhaps it is time for you to check out her new album?
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