Though this, the appears music blog, features all of my long-form writing and reviews, I have written some longer, interesting things over at tumblr, including my most popular post of the year. Please let me know if you’d prefer all the writing to stay over here or if you like having some “exclusive” content in the form of retrospectives and thought-pieces at the tumblr.
Here are some highlights of the year (and don’t forget you can browse the Notable Releases tag for new and upcoming releases):
Arrest of former AKB48 manager reveals illicit footage of members: A take on one of the most messed up stories in J-pop this year.
Ai Otsuka retweeted my review of LOVE TRiCKY!: Still as fabulous as the day it happened.
Dil Dhadakne Do: What looked good and bad about the title song.
It doesn’t belong in a song: Amit Trivedi’s Shaandaar: Amit Trivedi’s first genuine flop as a music composer.
T.M.Revolution’s “HEART OF SWORD ~Yoake Mae~”: A retrospective.
Hikaru Utada’s “Movin’ on without you”: A retrospective.
Ayumi Hamasaki’s “evolution”: A retrospective.
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