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Date / Time : Wednesday, November 18, 2009 / 3:17 PM
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Here is an extensive list of the artists/groups I've uploaded:
PAGE ONE BEGINS:
Bulldog Mansion (Vol 1. Funk | Vol 2. Salon De Musica)
House Rulez (Vol 1. Mojito)
Instant Romantic Floor (Vol 1. Self Titled | Digital Single - Romantic Summer)
polyABC (Vol 2. Homing Pigeon | Vol 3. Imprint)
Ji Eun (Vol 1. Rain)
Slow Jam (Vol 1. Midnight Love)
Tae Wan AKA C-luv (Same Color, Different Feeling Single)
The Cat House (Confession Single)
Braincandy (Vol 1. A.I.D)
Humming Urban Stereo (Vol 2. Purple Drop)
Asoto Union (Vol 1. Sound Renovates a Structure)
Windy City (Vol 1. Love Record)
Jeppet (Vol 1. Romantic English Woman)
Sakanaction (Vol 1. GO TO THE FUTURE | Vol 2. Night Fishing)
Missing Island (Vol 1. Maiden Voyage)
ChoPD (Vol 3. Best in East)
Where The Story Ends (Vol 2. Where The Story Ends)
Daishi Dance (Vol 1. The P.I.A.N.O Set)
Urban Note (Friday Night Single)
Love & Pop (Vol 1. Love & Pop)
Nuevo Discos (Vol 1. Vista)
A Millionaire's First Love (Movie OST)
Peppertones (Vol 1. Colorful Express)
Jones Shi (Vol 1. Firelight)
Heritage (Vol 1. Acoustic and Vintage)
Romantic Couch (Volume 1. The House)
Vinyls (Volume 1. Illusion)
anamu&maki (Vol. 3. LOVE&HATE)
PAGE TWO BEGINS:
Sol Flower (Vol 1. 10 Million Ways To Live)
Soulciety (Vol 1. Two Colors) Removing soon so get this album now! Eiko Shimamiya (EP - ULYSSUS | Vol 1. O)
Roller Coaster (Vol 5. Triangle)
Fanny Fink ( Vol 1. Mr Romance)
The Melody (Vol 1. The Melody)
Tablo + Pe2ny (Instrumental - Eternal Morning)
DE DE MOUSE (Vol 1. [Special Edition] Tide Of Stars | Mini Album - East End Girl)
School Food Punishment (1st Mini - SCHOOL FOOD IS GOOD FOOD | 2nd Mini - Air feel, color swim)
Ragdoll (2nd Digital Single - ELECTRO) Removing this album soon! Pastel Music 5th Anniversary - We will be together (Feat. Casker, Humming Urban Stereo, Fanny Fink, Tearliner, and more)
Texas Pandaa (Vol 1. Days | Vol 2. One gleam after the shadow)
Sentimental Scenery (Vol 1. Sentimentalism | Single - Birth | Single - Cinema in the Heaven | Single - Falling in Love | Single - White Zero Century)
Carrchy (卡奇社) Vol 1. 日光倾城)
Perfume (Vol 1. GAME)
COLTEMONIKHA (Vol 2. COLTEMONIKHA 2)
Blanc. (Vol 1. New World)
Cyndi Seui (Vol 1. Micro Bitz Life | Vol 2. My name is DOS)
Mojoharnic (Single - The Cat Return)
Blue Sorbet (Vol 1. Melodical Sounds of the Taste)
Taru (Vol 1. R.A.I.N.B.O.W)
Han Hee Jung (Vol 1. Your Document)
PANG (Vol 4. PANG 4 YOU)
Postino (Vol 1. A letter from the Postino)
Drip (Vol 2. Identity Theft)
Adult Child (Vol 1. B TL B TL)
Belanova (Vol 2. Dulce Beat)
Spangle Call Lilli Line (Vol 5. ISOLATION | Vol 6. Purple)
PAGE THREE BEGINS:
MSI (Vol 2. Frankenstein girls will seem strangely sexy)
Completed Discographies:
Bluedawn
Casker
Fortune Cookie
My Aunt Mary
Clazziquai (Korean Discography)
My Review:
Ooh I downloaded this from Tsunogae@livejournal.com and I love this album! Tsunogae describes them as anti folk/urban folk, and says "they play really powerful folk songs with strong acoustic guitar parts". That basically sums it up. =D They seem very strong and their music is catchy. I love their album cover, because it depicts their style.
Artist/Group: Vinyls (바이닐스)
Album Title: Illusion
Year of Release: 2007
Language: Korean / English
Genre: R&B / Jazz / Hip Hop
Tracklisting:
1 Illusion
2 안녕 캔디
3 잊지 못할 너의
4 붉은 하늘 아래
5 기억나지 않아
6 S-top
7 이젠
8 환각
9 All Night Long (안녕 캔디 Remix)
10 Night Line
My Review:
Haven't had a chance to listen to most of the music, but It reminds me of Slow Jam a bit.
Artist/Group: Heritage (헤리티지)
Album Title: Acoustic and Vintage
Year of Release: 2006
Language: Korean / English
Genre: R&B / Jazz / Ballad
Tracklisting:
01. Get On Up (Dancing in the sun)
02. Believe★
03. Grateful★
04. 믿음의 유산 (Feat. 다이나믹듀오)
05. Starlight (Feat. P-Type)★ • MV •
06. 기억 (Feat. 임지훈)
07. 너를 위해
08. I Decide
09. Get You Pump (Feat. 간디)
10. 꿈
11. I Love My Life (Feat.전제덕)
12. Mama Song
13. Victory Is Mine (Feat. Heritage Mass Choir)
My Review:
Hehe Heritage! Sampled a song of theres and loved it. They have a really laid back style which draws me to them. Plus, they have really nice voices~ Sorry, my description doesn't do them any justice! I'm sleepy. heh. I also haven't had time to listen to the whole album. T_T
Artist/Group: Romantic Couch (로맨틱 카우치)
Album Title: The House
Year of Release: 2005
Language: English
Genre: Electronica / Jazz / House
Tracklisting:
01. Star [Loop in Seoul Remix]★
02. C Thisco • MV •
03. Twilo
04. Have U Found
05. Marquee
06. Rainy Day
07. Delux
08. Runaway
09. Test [Makes No Sense]
10. My Girl Friend Is An Electronic Musician
11. N.Y.C 2★
12. Deeeep Down
13. Star Bossa★
My Review:
Romantic Couch sounds alot like a few other groups I've posted. (Ex: Nuevo Discos, Casker, etc) Which is probably why I like them. Still, Who can beat Casker? Oh anyway, Romantic Couch is pretty awesome but I have yet to listen to the whole album. It's jazzy I've noticed so far! I got hooked to Star after I heard it. (Both versions are great!) Btw. I think all her songs are in English? Wow.
Artist/Group: Shi Kang Jun or Jones Shi (石康軍)
Album Title: Firelight
Year of Release: 2005
Language: Mandarin / English
Genre: Rock / Pop / Ballad
Tracklisting:
01. 愛中飛行 (信跨刀合唱) / Ai Zhong Fei Xin / Love in Flight
02. 變質 / Bian Zhi / Deteriorate★ • MV •
03. 還沒瘋 / Hai Mei Fong / Not Yet Crazy★
04. 火光 / Huo Guang / Firelight★
05. 麻痺 / Ma Bi / Paralysis★
06. Beautiful World★
07. 變不了 / Bian Bu Liao / Unchangeable
08. 冷凍 / Leng Dong / Frozen
09. 穿越時空 / Chuan Yue Shi Kong / Bridge of Time
10. 解藥 / Jie Yao / Cure
11. 曙光 / Shu Guang / Sunrise★ • MV •
12. 黑夜過後 / Hei Yue Guo Hou / After Tonight
My Review:
I downloaded Jones Shi's album probably back in 2005. (It's been a while!) Ever since I heard Bian Zhi (Deteriorate) I fell in love with his beautiful voice. He seriously sings like an angel! His voice is so soft, yet powerful. Oh geesh how I wish he'd come out with another album. T_T I have many favorites on this album, because Its that good. His more upbeat rock stuff is really awesome too! I really love his voice no matter what..Its just gorgeous. 曙光 (Sunrise) is recommended too~
Artist/Group: Peppertones (페퍼톤스)
Album Title: Colorful Express
Year of Release: 2005
Language: Korean / English
Genre: Electronica / Pop / Jazz
Tracklisting:
01. Ready, Get Set, Go! (radio edit) • MV •
02. Superfantastic
03. 세계정복
04. April Funk (june mix)
05. Bike
06. 잠든 도시의 미로★
07. Heavy Sun Heavy Moon★
08. Colorful
09. High Romance
10. Fake Traveler★
11. 남반구
12. Everything is OK★
13. High Romance (radio edit)
14. Ready, Get Set, Go! (full version)
My Review:
I heard of Peppertones back in the day. (Same time I heard of Casker, Roller Coaster, and Clazziquai) They have a pretty interesting and cute style. I don't think I can compare them to any artists I've heard. Once again, I prefer the male over the female vocally. Even though he doesn't sing that much. heh. Her voice is nice and fits the music though. ^^
Movie: A Millionaire's First Love
Year of Release: 2006
Language: Korean
Genre: Classical / Instrumental / Ballad-pop
Tracklisting:
01 . 프롤로그★
02 . 인사(performed by 영웅재중)
03 . 거친 나의 나날들
04 . Gray Noise★ (Linus Blanket)
05 . 기억을 따라가는 재경
06 . 털 양말
07 . 피리부는 소녀
08 . 다이얼 로그1
09 . 우리 은환이 좀 살려주세요
10 . 다이얼로그2
11 . 키스★
12 . 이제 너 많이 힘들어 지겠다
13 . 다이얼로그3
14 . 들판을 거닐며
15 . 인사(instrument)
16 . 다이얼로그4
17 . 인사(performed by 이연희)
18 . 다이얼로그5
19 . 첫눈
20 . 인사(performed by 동방신기)★ • MV •
21 . 다이얼로그 6
My Review:
I'm just gunna say this..If you haven't seen this movie, then you probably haven't seen one of the saddest movies ever. =/ I've seen quite a few sad Korean movies/dramas, but this one topped them all. I cried my eyes out days after watching it! However, the movie is just beautiful. Everything about it..It's honestly one of my favorite movies, IF NOT my favorite of all time. Everything was so fitting! Especially this OST. Without It, The movie wouldn't have been as wonderful. This OST features DBSK (동방신기) also.
Besides that though, You must download! The songs are absolutely gorgeous. Sad, but gorgeous. And If your a fan of tearjerkers, I recommend the movie even before you download the OST! You can find It on clubbox, or on Idols Unlimited. Man..there is only ONE song I don't like on the album! And that's because It's too loud. Anyway, here is a MV for the movie, featuring DBSK. DBSG - One
Artist/Group: Nuevo Discos (누에보 디스코스)
Album Title: Vista
Year of Release: 2006
Language: Korean / English
Genre: Electronica / House / Dance
Tracklisting:
01. Vista
02. Be together
03. Manipulation★
04. Everything • MV •
05. April • MV •
06. Monday
07. Maybe (Paris Wet Mix)★
08. Lonely Holiday
09. Cry
10. Where to
11. Drive By The Sea
12. Have a Goodtime without You
13. Design of Love
14. Painkiller
15. Cry (at 푸른경포 1999)
16. You were My Everything★
My Review:
Interesting album. It reminds me alot of Fortune Cookie, because of voice alterations and the style of music. This is another group I really like, because the whole album is pretty cool. It reminds me of disco? lmao. There are a few songs on here that remind me of Casker's work as well. (Which automatically makes the album love) If you're looking for a good sample, I really enjoy "Maybe (Paris Wet Mix)". It seems as though there is a male vocalist..as well?
Artist/Group: Love & Pop (러브앤팝)
Album Title: Love & Pop
Year of Release: 2005
Language: Korean / English
Genre: Rock / Electronica / Pop
Tracklisting:
01. 사라질 모든 것과 잊혀질 기억
02. Night scene
03. For You
04. Falling in love, farewell love★
05. 나른한 오후에 취해
06. 너를 처음 본 순간
07. 널 잊으려해도
08. Light sleep
09. Winter In My Mind
10. Into the memory
11. 잃어버린 기억
12. 처음 마음 그대로
13. On the bridge★
My Review:
Don't know what It is about this group, but I really really like them. The parts leading up to the chorus are usually pop/sweet/ballad, and then the chorus is a combination of rock and sweet vocals. This group reminds me of Blue Dawn quite a bit. I think I prefer this style over Blue Dawn's though. This group is still somewhat poppy, but has a serious side as well. ALSO! There are TWO vocalists?! A male and female. Usually Its the female, but the guy has SUCH a nice voice OMG. So because I prefer the male, track 13 is my favorite. XD (I haven't listened to the whole album yet. T_T)
Artist/Group: Urban Note
Album Title: Friday Night
Year of Release: 2007
Language: Korean / English
Genre: R&B / Dance / Pop
Tracklisting:
01 Friday Night
02 오늘 하루는...
03 Friday Night (Crunk in the Club Mix)
My Review:
Cute little single. ^^ Upbeat and poppy, but with an R&B flair.
Artist/Group: Daishi Dance
Album Title: The P.I.A.N.O Set
Year of Release: 2006
Language: English
Genre: House / Jazz / Dance
Tracklisting:
01. Let Life Loose (feat. Lori fine)★
02. Getting Closer (To You) (feat. Lori fine)
03. Illumination
04. What Really Matters (feat. Joy Cardwell)
05. P.I.A.N.O.
06. Moon Garden★
07. Love, Trust, Believe (feat. Lori fine)
08. Snow Dayz
09. Romance For Journey
10. Let Life Loose -Studio Apartment Remix-★
My Review:
DAISHI DANCE, a big house DJ in Sapporo (Japan), release his debut album from Apt. label founded by STUDIO APARTMENT. DAISHI DANCE burst upon the dance music scene overnight as a house DJ/Producer based in Sapporo. The album brings together all hot house music with melodic piano sounds. -Straight No Chaser Review-
Not just house music, but It's also trancy and Lori Fine has a very soulful voice, adding a bit of R&B flavor to some tracks. Also, the lyrics are pretty damn inspiring and moving. The piano is just gorgeous. Daishi Dance - LIVE - August 4th 2007! << The melody is just insanely beautiful.
Artist/Group: Where the Story Ends -W- (웨어 더 스토리 엔즈)
Album Title: Where The Story Ends
Year of Release: 2005
Language: Korean / English
Genre: Pop / Dance / Electronica
Tracklisting:
01 소년세계
02 Shocking Pink Rose★ • MV •
03 Highway Star★
04 Everybody Wants You★ • MV •
05 Bubble Shower
06 만화가의 사려 깊은 고양이
07 은하철도의 밤
08 거문고 자리
09 푸른 비늘
10 Lemon (featuring 민경나)
11 만화가의 사려 깊은 고양이 Stormy Monday Mix (featuring 지선)★
12 Let's Groove
13 경계인 (featuring Mechury)
My Review:
Hehe. My ex-boyfriend loves W alot. xD This album compared to their first is very very different. I'm not sure how It could be so different? But the first sounds alot darker/demented to me. I could be wrong..Its been a while. But I prefer this one over it. The first album isn't bad though, Its just not happy and dancy like this one. Also, W is under the same label as Clazziquai, and features Horan/Alex in their videos. teehee. (Another reason I love them!) They kind of remind me of My Aunt Mary, but much dancier and less rock. (They are all under the same label, so yeah)
Artist/Group: ChoPD (조PD)
Album Title: Best in East
Year of Release: 2000
Language: Korean / English
Genre: Rap / Hip-hop
Tracklisting:
01 Prelude-Story 4 Shorty
02 Wise Guyz
03 격+
04 에피소드 II
05 Sex And Da City
06 박하사탕
07 Never Give Up (Part II)★
08 Fan Mail
09 3VIP F-3534 JP
10 Skit-DM's폭풍전야
11 폭풍전야 II
12 2U, Playa Hataz III
13 Do Da Right Thang (똑바로 살아라)
14 Outro-Death
15 My Song (Rmx)
16 Ladyz Only
My Review:
I got into him through this youtube video. His style is pretty awesome, and I enjoy his collaborations alot. Uploaded the album because of a request (Sort of..heh), so I haven't had long enough to listen to all the tracks. So far, so good though. ^^ His stuff normally is. I've only heard the track I favorited! And It features Ra.D..(I love him..)
Artist/Group: Missing Island (미씽 아일랜드)
Album Title: Maiden Voyage
Year of Release: 2006
Language: Korean
Genre: Jazz / Instrumental / Mood setting
Tracklisting:
01. 길을 잃지 않도록
02. 기다린다 (보컬 김정환)★
03. Maiden Voyage★
04. 바다 (보컬 김정환)
05. 어떤 산책
06. 3월 (보컬 황준익)
07. Rainy day★
08. Moonrise Island 편곡★
09. 꿈 (보컬 김정환)
10. 길 위에서
11. The christmas song
12. 안녕 (보컬 황준익)★
13. (encore) 씩씩튼튼쏭 (보컬 황준익)
My Review:
For those of you watching Coffee Prince you can hear a song by them in episode 15. Omg, Coffee Prince is seriously my favorite drama ever. Ok anyway! So this group mostly makes instrumental music, but Its very light and calming. I was watching the scene during Coffee Prince and loved the song! So glad I could find the album. ^^ There are a couple of tracks with vocals, which are relaxing as well. I recommend this album for those who enjoy mood setting music. I really recommend any music from Coffee Prince.
Artist/Group: Jeppet (제펫)
Album Title: Romantic English Woman
Year of Release: 2004
Language: Korean / English
Genre: Electronica / Jazz / Pop
Tracklisting:
1. Romantic English Woman
2. End Di Pino (Feat. 이한철)
3. Angel (Feat. Zu)★ • MV •
4. Blue★
5. Rain+ (Feat. Casker)
6. 거짓말
7. Mama Song (Feat. 김반장)★
8. 꿈에서 만나다★
9. 유영 • MV •
10. Romantic English Man
11. Sound Of Nadam (Feat 하재용)
12. End Di Pino (Casker Heart Freeze Mix)
13. End Di Pino (Dj Tama Mix)
My Review:
Back when I got into Casker, I also got into Jeppet. This is Jeppet's only album as far as I know. As you can see, Casker worked with Jeppet before! YAY. (Love Casker <33) Also, 김반장 is the lead singer of Asoto Union and Windy City, which makes me even happier. ^__^ Jeppet is pretty cool. Its pretty simple, but easy listening. Track 8 is probably my favorite off the album, and the video to Angel is adorable. ^^
Artist/Group: Windy City (윈디 시티)
Album Title: Love Record
Year of Release: 2005
Language: Korean / English
Genre: Reggae / Funk / Lounge
Tracklisting:
01. Intro (Greeting)
02. Livin In Da WindyCity (GanJah Musik)
03. Love Supreme★ • MV •
04. Elnino Prodigo • MV •
05. Havanero
06. (Just Like A) Livin' It Up
07. Love Is Understanding - feat. 임정희★
08. Lover's Rock (long steady ver.)
09. Lover's Theme
10. I Miss Ya So★
11. No No No (there's nothing)
12. Rockin' Rhyrhm
13. Rock Don't Stop (love,power&unity) - feat. Yasuo, Ota(RDR)
14. Intro (dub greeting) - feat.Tetsu Nishiuchi(RDR), Mixed by 서영철(Eitetsu Takamiya)
My Review:
This album is a bit more reggae than the Asoto Union album, but I enjoy it. I personally love "Love is Understanding". His voice makes me melt T_T.
Artist/Group: Asoto Union (아소토 유니온)
Album Title: Sound Renovates A Structure
Year of Release: 2003
Language: Korean / English
Genre: Reggae / Funk / Lounge
Tracklisting:
01. Sound Renovates A Structure Intro
02. We Don't Stop - Feat. 이주한
03. Make It Boogie (We've Got Funky Jazz) • MV •
04. Liquid★
05. Think About'chu • MV •
06. Dynamite
07. Blow Ma Mind - Feat. Tasha(윤미래)★
08. Smood Feelin★
09. Mad Funk Camp All Starz - Feat. Dynamic Duo(최자와 개코)
10. A.U. Theme - Feat. Shadow
My Review:
Asoto Union's first and only album. Asoto Union is "Windy City", since they changed their name. Asoto Union's style is very nice~ Reggae and funk. If you've never heard this style before, give it a try. I'm not a huge fan of reggae, but the lead singer has a very unique and sexy voice. (lmao I love his voice) I really really really love when this group collaborates with other female artists. LOVE LOVE LOVE it.
Artist/Group: Humming Urban Stereo (허밍 어반 스테레오)
Album Title: Purple Drop
Year of Release: 2006
Language: Korean / English
Genre: Electronic / Dance / Lounge
My Review:
Humming Urban Stereo has quite a few good albums, but this one is my all time favorite. I love S.P.X, and Hawaiian couple. I use to put this album on repeat. It's really awesome. Their style is pretty cute and upbeat/happy, but still pretty laid back. Once you get into them, you'll be in love with their style. ^^ I know I only marked a few as favorites, but I really love every song on this album.
Artist/Group: My Aunt Mary (마이 앤트 메리)
Album Title: Self Titled
Year of Release: 1999
Language: Korean
Genre: Easy listening / Pop Rock / Indie
Tracklisting:
01.Greeting song
02.언젠가 내게
03.말을 해
04.가족사진
05.Confess
06.Sunday 그리고 Seoul • MV •
07.꿈을 꾸나요
08.강릉에서
09.선회하지 않는 길
10.Pray
11.Cubism에 관한 새로운 언급
My Review:
Their very first album. ^^ I prefer the style of their newest album, however.
Artist/Group: My Aunt Mary (마이 앤트 메리)
Album Title: 2002 Rock N' Roll Star
Year of Release: 2001
Language: Korean
Genre: Easy listening / Pop Rock / Indie
Tracklisting:
01. Untitled Track
02. 느림보
03. 나무의자
04. 락앤롤 스타
05. 나 지금
06. 북소리
07. Mama's Day
08. 한참을 망설이다가
09. 웃으며 내게
10. 제발
11. 바나나 우유
12. The Weight Of Smoke
My Review:
OMG. My Aunt Mary is awesome. Their music could be simply described as pop/alternative or anything of the sort, but their music is really just wonderful for the ears. It's laid back and calming somehow..I think Its probably their wonderful voices.
Artist/Group: Braincandy (브레인캔디)
Album Title: Anti Imbalanced Diet (편식하지 맙시다)
Year of Release: 2007
Language: Korean / English
Genre: Trip hop
Tracklisting:
01. 휴(休)
02. 돈에 낚시★
03. Butterfly
04. We Need a Love
05. Timing
06. Shake It
07. Lava Tea • MV •
08. 이젠★
09. Collapse
10. Shoot to the Flash
My Review:
Thank you Z-degreez! This album is pretty interesting. They combine some hip hop/with electronica type music. There is a rapper in the group, and the vocals go back and forth between a female and male. I like her voice alot~ I could be wrong since I just got the album. Anyway, It definitely is a pretty interesting combination of music, so suggest giving the favorites a listen~ =D
Artist/Group: Bluedawn (푸른새벽)
Album Title: 푸른새벽
Year of Release: 2003
Language: Korean / English
Genre: Indie / Folk Rock / Acoustic
Tracklisting:
01. 집착
02. Boby
03. 스무살 • MV •
04. Paper Doll★
05. 시념
06. April
07. 자위
08. 푸른자살
09. 푸른새벽
10. 소년
11. 잘자
My Review:
Bluedawn is someone I've recently gotten into, and that makes me sad. Better late than never right? I found their album through someone on LJ, actually. Don't remember who? But they must have awesome taste. Bluedawn is a combination of haunting vocals, low-key music, and sweet delicate melodies. I already have too many favorites, and I have only had the albums for a week or so. XD If you're looking for a video, here ya go
Artist/Group: Bluedawn (푸른새벽)
Album Title: Submarine Sickness + Waveless
Year of Release: 2005
Language: Korean / English
Genre: Indie / Folk Rock / Acoustic
Tracklisting:
CD 1 - Submarine Sickness
01. 호접지몽
02. 친절한 나의 길★
03. Calm Do not Plan
04. 낯선 시간 속으로
05. 우두커니 나의 우주는
06. Last Arpeggios★
CD 2 - Waveless
01. 서
02. 별의 목소리 #1
03. 별의 목소리 #2
04. 피아노
05. 빵
My Review:
Requested album. Love Bluedawn <3 I think this is probably one of the more well known albums. Their music is featured on the new Korean drama Coffee Prince in different episodes. ^^ Go watch it! Its amazing.
Artist/Group: Bluedawn (푸른새벽)
Album Title: 보옴이 오면
Year of Release: 2006
Language: Korean / English
Genre: Indie / Folk Rock / Acoustic
Tracklisting:
01. Intro
02. Undo
03. 사랑
04. 하루
05. 우리의 대화는 섬과 섬 사이의 심해처럼 알 수 없는 짧은 단어들로 이루어지고 있었다 • MP3 •
06. 이별
07. 딩★
08. Tabula Rasa
09. 오후가 지나는 거리
10. 명원
11. 보옴이 오면★
My Review:
This is Bluedawn's most recent album, before they split. Dawn is going solo It seems. I originally had this album first, so I feel a bit closer to it. =) I really love this whole album. But If you're looking for a sample, I uploaded my most favorite so far. I also enjoy track 11. Its the same style on all 3 albums, however. Make sure to download TRACK 5 up there in the tracklisting because the album contains a track 5 that's corrupt. Sorry about that!
Artist/Group: Bulldog Mansion (불독 맨션)
Album Title: Funk
Year of Release: 2003
Language: Korean / English
Genre: Alternative / Pop / Jazz
Tracklisting:
01. Open The Door
02. Funk
03. Destiny★ • MV •
04. Hello! My Friend★
05. Room "101
06. 사과
07. Milk★
08. Dream Lover★
09. Room "102
10. Stargirl / 내 사랑을 받아다오!
11. 눈물의 Cha Cha
12. Room "103
13. 부에노스 아이레스
14. We All Need A Lifetime, Too
15. Happy Birthday To Me
16. Room "104
17. Part 1: Alone
18. Part 2: Escape
19. Part 3: She Is My Dance Sister★
20. Close The Door
My Review:
Hehe. This is personally my favorite album by Bulldog Mansion. I have so many favorites on here! Hehe. =D This album is what I consider to be "Happy music!" because..Its just so damn happy. I really love this kind of music! And then..his vocals are absolutely wonderful. He has such a great voice.
Artist/Group: Bulldog Mansion (불독 맨션)
Album Title: Salon De Musical
Year of Release: 2004
Language: Korean / English
Genre: Pop / Jazz / Spanish-esque
Tracklisting:
01. You'd Expected, But We Are ...
02. Life is...
03. 사랑은 구라파에서★
04. 그녀 이야기
05. El Disco Amor★ • MV •
06. O' My Sole
07. 좋아요~
08. Salon "Bley"
09. 잘가라 사랑아
10. Lucha! Amigo
11. 명탐정 차차차
12. Soul drive★
13. Summer Rain
14. The Classic Story of Bulldog Mansion
15. Closing Time
16. El Disco Amor (사랑의 디스코 Radio Edit)
My Review:
Ok this group has a really strange style. You can find some swing/big band type songs (Track 3) and lots of Spanish-esque songs. (Haha, I mean..the tracklisting..) I recently downloaded this album so I haven't had time for favorites, but I do like quite a few after just a few listens. If you enjoy music with a Spanish vibe, I suggest this album. I also want to add that there are other songs that sound jazzy, or much like ska.
Artist/Group: polyABC
Album Title: Homing Pigeon
Year of Release: 2003
Language: English / Japanese (But mostly English)
Genre: Pop / Punk / CUTE XD
Tracklisting:
01. Montgomelly ★
02. Merric★
03. A Camp
04. Homing Pigeon★
05. Home Line
06. Kindergarten Bell
07. Fog★
08. Mirinda
09. Benjamin
10. Little Qoo★
11. Walk Into Deep Forest
12. No Play, No Guitar
13. English Maffin
14. Pet Shop Gall
15. Crabby★
16. Salty Moon
17. Hasband
My Review:
This is the album I downloaded first and fell in love with polyABC. I was wondering where I could find more, but I found their first album and wasn't very impressed compared to this one. And then, later they released their newest and I was in awe. The lead female has a really cute voice, and the guy's voice is pretty unique. They both sound so wonderful together. In this album, I think you hear her mostly though. Fog is my all time favorite.
Artist/Group: polyABC
Album Title: Imprint
Year of Release: 2006
Language: English / Japanese (But mostly English)
Genre: I like to call it "Sweet Melodic Punk". XD
Tracklisting:
01. Amber Poetry
02. Imprint★
03. KICK FRIP★
04. Wimpy★
05. Equal★
06. Patch Work Water★
07. Parasite
08. Medicine Chest
09. Emergency Solar Still★
10. Pillow★
11. Joy Song
12. Chorus
My Review:
THIS IS A MUST DOWNLOAD! You will automatically be hooked. I found out about this band quite a while ago. (Maybe..2 years ago?) And I've loved everything I've heard by them. Their first album, however, I'm not a HUGE fan of but It's a little different than their newer stuff. Their second album is my second favorite, now. It use to be my favorite, but this album beat it! It was close.
polyABC is a really special group to me because I feel that they really know how to create beautiful, melodic music, even through chaos. There are two lead vocals and their voices sound so freakin' amazing together. They blend so well with the music. I want to say that their music is somehow "enchanting", atleast to me. Her bubblegum cute vocals, and his whiney stressed vocals,..somehow make for such a freakin' amazing pair. So amazing. *dies*
If you're looking for more information on them, visit the Epik High forum. (I started a thread on them there) Visit Here. (Must be a member to view)
Artist/Group: polyABC
Album Title: Wonder of Dear
Year of Release: 2009
Language: English / Japanese (But mostly English)
Genre: Ambient / punk
My Review:
I think Casker is a more widely known Korean indie group. After Yoongjin was featured on Epik High's "Love Love Love" they may have gotten more popular, since this song was such a success. Casker was originally just "Casker" himself, but then Yoongjin around the time of the second album. The first album featured vocals from Lee So Eun. Personally, every Casker album has been perfect so far. The third album is just a tiny bit different from the other two, but not in a bad way. Anyway, This first album is definitely a must have for die hard Kindie fans. Its on my Lullaby~ sleeplist, which is basically my list of songs I play each night to calm me down for sleep. ^^
Artist/Group: Casker (캐스커)
Album Title: Skylab
Year of Release: 2005
Language: Korean / English / Spanish
Genre: Electronica / Lounge
Tracklisting:
01. Air Trip
02. 고양이와 나
03. 7월의 이파네마소녀
04. Midnight Moment
05. Tango Toy
06. Fragile Days
07. 어느 날 Ptⅰ
08. Discoid (Vocal Edit)
09. Last Smile★
10. 다시 내게
11. 선인장★
12. Sweet
13. 어느 날 Ptⅱ
14. Ela (Bajo De La Luna)★ • MV •
15. 그녀에게 말하다
16. Untitled Hidden Track★
My Review:
This is Casker's second album, Skylab. It's probably my favorite album by them so far. It sounds very much like the first album, but I have more favorites on this album, and this is the first album I downloaded by them. =) The only difference with this album is there seems to be a more vocal, than on the first album, which is mostly sounds. Its hard to choose. ><
Artist/Group: Casker (캐스커)
Album Title: Between
Year of Release: 2006
Language: Korean / English
Genre: Electro-pop / House / Lounge / City-esque
Tracklisting:
01. Nuevo Cancion
02. 인형
03. 가면★
04. 모든 토요일
05. 나비부인 • MV •
06. 정전기
07. 달
08. Night People★
09. Nu (Feat. Kjun)★
10. 말할 수 없는 이야기★
11. soul:free
12. 후유★
13. 망부가
My Review:
Between is Casker's most recent album, and it's actually a little bit different from the other two. I can't describe It but It's got a little more..spunk? heh. I wouldn't say there is a huge difference, and I definitely wouldn't say the change is bad at all. It's actually pretty amazing. It still sounds like Casker, but with more spunk. I say its "City-esque" because the whole album reminds me of a big city. Not sure why, but I love it. I love this album! I can't choooooooose! Casker is too great.
Artist/Group: Casker (캐스커)
Album Title: Polyester Heart
Year of Release: 2008
Language: Korean
Genre: Electronica / Pop / Lounge
Tracklisting:
01. 역광★
02. 빛의시간★ • MV •
03. You
04. 칫솔★
05. 2월
06. 아무도 모른다.
07. 비밀
08. 너를 삭제 (Vocal by 하동균 wanted)★
09. 틈
10. 이명(inst.)
11. 만약에 혹시
12. 빙빙
13. Adrenaline★
14. 너와 나 (Prelude)
15. Polyester★
My Review:
Yay my favorite group finally released another album! This time, the album is a combination of their Between album as well as their first and second album. In between, they kind of went a slightly different direction but in this album you can hear a tiny bit of Vol 1 and 2, but MOSTLY Vol 3. I love it alot so far..it's amazing like usual.
Artist/Group: Fortune Cookie (포츈쿠키)
Album Title: 행운의 시작 (The Beginning of Fortune)
Year of Release: 2004
Language: Korean / English
Tracklisting:
01. Bubble Jelly Fish
02. 문워커
03. 헛소동
04. 북극의 연인들 ★
05. Fake Love Song ★ • MV •
06. 모브송
07. 시에스타
08. 꿈
09. 바람아래
10. 그리고 또 꿈
11. 고양이소파
12. Fake Love Song (English Version) ★
13. Mellow Walker (Moonwalker Remix Version)
My Review:
Was requested~ I haven't had this album in a while, so I have some listening to do, but "Fake love song" is my all time favorite song by them. XD Plus, the video is so funky and weird. ^^
Artist/Group: Fortune Cookie (포츈쿠키)
Album Title: Hills Like White Elephants
Year of Release: 2007
Language: Korean / English
Tracklisting:
01. 포츈쿠키(Fortune Cookie)★
02. 일요일 아침
03. Moon And Melody (feat. 각 나그네)
04. Lonely Hearts Club★
05. 몽유도원가 夢遊桃源歌
06. 흰 코끼리 같은 언덕 Hills Like White Elephants★ • MV •
07. Winter Story
08. 춘가 春歌
09. Come And Meet My Frequency
My Review:
Fortune Cookie is a really interesting group because their style is hard to explain, and they are pretty trippy. As you can tell by the album cover, the music is just as strange. (Not that strange is a bad thing!) This is their second album, and I think Its a little different from their first. I had their first, and lost it due to computer problems. When I hear their music, I kinda imagine something psychedelic, but that could be because I seen this video of one of their older songs. Enjoy it~
Artist/Group: House Rulez (하우스 룰즈)
Album Title: Mojito
Year of Release: 2007
Language: Korean / English
Genre: Electronica / Lounge / Jazz / House / Rap / Dance
Tracklisting:
01. 집 (feat.유미)
02. Mojito (feat.허인창＆이채)★ • •
03. Do It!(feat.이윤정)★ • MV •
04. Espoir (feat.지나)★
05. 준비운동 (feat.지나)
06. Into The Disco (feat.Peterson)
07. My Fantastic Black Hat
08. Ku－Chi－Ta－Chi (feat.이윤정)
09. One My Way (feat. 남훈 of Supersta＆지나)
10. Like Coco (feat. Annie)
11. Just Wanna Love you (feat. D.Brown)
12. 처음처럼 (feat. Brian 함)★
13. Joy Ride，Show★
14. Mojito (DJ 바람`s Club House Mix)
15. 집 (Sax Exit Ver.)
My Review:
Watch the MV for Do It! This is one group that shouldn't be missed. House Rulez is a fusion of pretty much everything. You got some rap, some jazz, ballads even! But their style is what attracts me to them most. If you watch the MV, you see what I mean. XD I want to say pretty much every song on here is amazing. Their awesome, so check em out now! I put it in two parts due to my internet going in and out! So please use HJSPLIT to join them!
Artist/Group: Instant Romantic Floor (인스턴트 로맨틱 플로어)
Album Title: Self Titled
Year of Release: 2005
Language: Korean / English
Genre: Electronica / Lounge
My Review:
Instant Romantic Floor is a group I don't know too much about, but It sounds almost just like Humming Urban Stereo's stuff. (Maybe one of the members is FROM HUS?) If you like HUS, then definitely download this album. The only difference is the fact that their is someone rapping in this group. (Even the rap kinda sounds cute with the music..haha)
Artist/Group: Instant Romantic Floor (인스턴트 로맨틱 플로어)
Album Title: Romantic Summer (Digital Single)
Year of Release: 2007
Language: Korean / English
Genre: Electronica / Pop / Dance
Tracklisting:
01. Romantic Summer
02. AM 5★
03. Romantic Summer (Instrumental)
My Review:
This is a really cute single. The title song is really upbeat and cutesy, much like their typical stuff. (Which isn't bad heh) "AM 5" turned out to be my favorite on this single because It's actually very mellow and pretty. It's so laid back and relaxing I love it.
Artist/Group: Ji Eun (지은)
Album Title: Rain
Year of Release: 2007
Language: Korean / English
Genre: Kpop / Ballad / R&B
Tracklisting:
01. 어제와 다른 오늘
02. Rain★ • MV •
03. 한번만 말해줘
04. 선택★
05. One Night Lover
06. I'm Sorry
07. 보고싶어요
08. 빌려 드릴께요
09. Love Is Over
10. 이별은 내게 흔하죠
11. 이제 그만해★
12. 그녀와 나 사이
My Review:
Ji Eun is someone who YG kept secret for a while. She collaborated in songs with different artists, but her identity was only revealed recently. (Atleast..that's what I heard) It's not really her music that's so appealing, but mostly her soulful voice. I really enjoy her voice! Alot of people were awaiting an album by her, and Its a nice album. It's poppy and nice to listen to. She is part of YG Entertainment. Yeah, She's not indie..I just like her. =D
Artist/Group: Slow Jam (슬로우 잼)
Album Title: Midnight Love
Year of Release: 2005
Language: Korean / English
Genre: Lounge / R&B / Jazz / Rap
Tracklisting:
01. Midnight Love
02. 다가와★★ • MV •
03. Feel Good★
04. 반지
05. 뒤로
06. 가르쳐 줘요
07. 아미고 (Amigo : 친구)
08. Skit
09. Fuckin All Night
10. Friday Night★
11. 음악을 위해
12. 비오네
My Review:
Slow Jam..oh boy~ I love them too much. Its music some may like to call "baby making music". Not all of it though! But the whole album is kind of..yeah. It's definitly smooth R&B/jazz with a hint of dance. I really recommend this to jazz/R&B lovers out there. Its so easy on the ears, and relaxing. I warn you..It can be a little explicit. 다가와 (Track 2) is naughty =) Also, She says "What the ****?!" in track 9. XDXD
Artist/Group: Tae wan (태완) aka C-luv
Single Title: Same color, Different feeling
Year of Release: 2006
Language: Korean / English
Genre: R&B / Ballad
My Review:
태완 is kinda old in the music scene, and I had thought he was new. It turns out that he's been involved for quite a well, working with Joosuc and ChoPD. Hmm..I love him, really.
Artist/Group: The Cat House (더 캣 하우스)
Single Title: Confession
Year of Release: 2005
Language: Korean / English
Genre: Lounge / R&B
Tracklisting:
01. Night Love (Broadcasting Vers)★
02. Club Rio
03. Half of Life
04. Propose
05. Night Love (Original Vers)
My Review:
The Cat House is another group I recently got into. I found their video through youtube and loved the sound. However, In the video version a guy sings. (In this single vers. a girl sings)
I have yet to listen to EVERY song on the album, but this whole single is very nice and relaxing. The majority of the style is a lounge / R&B sound.
Artist/Group: Spangle Call Lilli Line
Album Title: Purple
Year of Release: 2008
Language: Japanese
Genre: Melancholic rock / electronica
Tracklisting:
01. mai★
02. unknown
03. nm
04. rio★
05. cast a spell on her • MV •
06. a portrait
07. sea★
08. shell for mew★
09. early monsoon★
10. when we were★
11. screen
My Review:
This album was just released and is a sort of continuation of ISOLATION. (This is what I've read so correct me if I'm wrong!) Anyway, this album and ISOLATION are alike, but also a little different but definitely not in a bad way. This album is more focused on their usual electronica slash melancholic rock sound. Don't get me wrong..these two albums are pure gold and equally as beautiful! They're both pretty similar either way you look at it because it's just their sound. I guess it fluctuates a bit haha. I love them so those looking for new music should give these albums a try.
Artist/Group: Spangle Call Lilli Line
Album Title: Isolation
Year of Release: 2008
Language: Japanese
Genre: Melancholic rock / electronica / jazz / classical
Tracklisting:
1. inc.★
2. roam in octave★ MV •
3. it remains to be seen
4. quiet warp
5. perspective
6. Russian Gothic bold★
7. short films
8. an
My Review:
Lately, SCLL has been one of my favorite bands and definitely will be as long as they're releasing music. I got into one of their albums a while back (few months ago) and loved 2-3 songs but didn't really like the full album. However, with this album, they've gone a slightly different route while still maintaining their overall melancholic atmosphere. Instead of light rock, it's a combination of classical music and jazz. Of course, the melancholic atmosphere is still there, which to me..that's SCLL's signature sound that I enjoy the most. If I can describe them a bit easier..I'd say they sound like a cross between polyABC, Casker, and Bluedawn. (polyABC's slower songs! not their upbeat stuff) I think it's impossible not to fall in love with the lead vocalist. Her voice is so airy and light, but full of passion.
Artist/Group: Belanova
Album Title: Dulce Beat
Year of Release: 2005
Language: Spanish
Genre: Pop / Dance / Synthpop
Tracklisting:
1. Niño
2. Rosa pastel • MV •
3. Soñar★
4. Mírame★
5. Miedo
6. Escena Final
7. Por Ti
8. Tal Vez
9. Me Pregunto★ • MV •
10. Sexy
11. Te Quedas o Te Vas
My Review:
Belanova is my first Mexican band yay! I'm so proud. A user here on Livejournal introduced me through this post! and It turns out that I really like Belanova. The music reminds me of Jpop. Also, the lead singer has such a pretty voice.
Artist/Group: Adult Child (어른아이)
Album Title: B TL B TL
Year of Release: 2006
Language: Korean
Genre: Rock / Ambient / Acoustic
Tracklisting:
01. B TL B TL
02. STAR
03. 꿈의 계단 (The stair)
04. Make Up★
05. 아니다
06. Sad thing★
07. 가까우리? (Street)
08. 상실
09. Lethe
10. It's Rain
11. B TL B TL(데모 버전)
My Review:
Man..I can't really explain how long I've looked for this album. Ever since I seen Coffee Prince..I wanted this album. Finally! I found it. Haha it's funny because I've been too busy listening to Belanova to really give it a listen but if you like Bluedawn and the Coffee Prince Soundtrack then you'll like this album. The songs "sad thing" and "make up" were on the OST.
Artist/Group: Drip
Album Title: Identity Theft
Year of Release: 2008
Language: English
Genre: Trip hop / Experimental
Tracklisting:
1. Fallen★
2. Kindergarten Romance
3. Run to Follow★
4. In Between Remix
5. Bloodletting
6. Swanker
7. Faultless
8. Blind
9. Is Anybody Listening?★
10. Identity Theft★
11. Morning After★ • MV •
12. Turning Gray
My Review:
Nice change of genre from the typical stuff I find and upload. Drip is a trip hop band from Manila. (Capital Of the Phillipines)
It's the classic trip hop set-up: three quiet guys in the background to tweak knobs and play instruments, with a hot female vocalist to enthrall the audience with her voice. But Drip goes beyond mere trip-hop band cliches: they are meta-glamorous, a little dark, and seductively experimental. “Capable of giving you simulated bliss,” wrote the Manila Times about the quartet. -From their Multiply
The album is in English and the lead has such a beautiful and soulful voice. You don't have to worry about Taglish or any of that, and her English is fluent sounding. Very wonderful trip hop album. (Thanks to Tomoe17 @ Z-degrees)
Artist/Group: Postino (포스티노)
Album Title: A letter from the Postino
Year of Release: 2007
Language: Korean / English
Genre: Jazz / Pop / Electronica / Groove~
Tracklisting:
01. Perfume
02. 동감 (Feat. 정석원)★ • MV •
03. 시간이 약이 된다고
04. Sailer & Gambler
05. 그대 없이 난 아무것도 아니다 (Feat. 이기찬)
06. I Love Ju★
07. Dee & Bee
08. 시간이 흐른 뒤엔
09. 그런 말쯤은★
10. I Can Fly ? House Mix (Feat.김유진)
11. 감기가 싫어
12. 시간이 흐른 뒤엔 (Hyun`s Remix version)
13. Lullabye★
My Review:
Had this on my comp for so long and haven't uploaded it. Honestly haven't listened to it as much as I'd like but I did give it a listen and it seems like a genuinely good album. You may recognize his name from the Soulmate Remix Project single. He worked with JoPD to bring us a really nice remix of "Don't Turn away". (OMFG YES) His voice is relaxed with a slight boyish quality. His music usually remains pretty ambient and calm because of his voice, even if it is upbeat. He reminds me a little bit of Oldfish, if you like Oldfish. (AND LMAO AT THE ALBUM COVER AND ALBUM NAME)
Artist/Group: PANG
Album Title: PANG 4 YOU
Year of Release: 2008
Language: Japanese / English
Genre: Hawaiian Reggae / Reggae / Pop
Tracklisting:
01 Irie Feeling feat.WONGGY
02 Marmalade • MP3 •
03 もしも 夏
04 君にききたいこと
05 こっち見てよDarling
06 悲しくなるほど青い空
07 Slowly★
08 夏のおわり
09 ☆Happy Birthday Dear My Friend☆★
10 ルイーザのレシピ★
11 ZENとAKU★
12 Do you love me
13 ず～っと… 2K8
14 Weekend Love Storyをもう一度 with RYU REX★
My Review:
If anyone knows then please lmk. =) Overall, the album is very chill and easy on the ears. Her voice is incredible and the hawaiian/reggae beats are super nice to listen to on a summer day. I'm not usually into Reggae music so it has to be somewhat special in order for me to get into. In this case, it's mostly her voice and the music production.
Thanks to for the album, and thanks to for the clarification~ =)
Here is a video of PANG live in New York City's Crash Mansion.
The album is missing track 2 so I uploaded it seperately. You can download it in the tracklisting.
Artist/Group: Han Hee Jung (한희정)
Album Title: Your Document (너의 다큐멘트)
Year of Release: 2008
Language: Korean
Genre: Folk / Rock / Ambient
Tracklisting:
01. 너의 다큐멘트
02. 브로콜리의 위험한 고백
03. 우리 처음 만난 날
04. Drama (feat. 이언 from MOT)
05. 잃어버린 날들★
06. re
07. 산책
08. glow★
09. 휴가가 필요해
10. 나무
My Review:
Haven't had a chance to really listen but it's really beautiful from what I've heard. Han Hee Jung is Dawn from Bluedawn, so the music is very similar.
Artist/Group: Taru (타루)
Album Title: R.A.I.N.B.O.W
Year of Release: 2008
Language: Korean / English
Genre: Electronica / Pop
Tracklisting:
01. Yesterday
02. Miss you
03. Love Today★ • MV •
04. 오! 다시 (feat. U(唯))★
05. 제발★
06. 날씨 맑음 (미스티 블루 cover song)
07. Miss you (alternative ver.)★
* BONUS TRACKS:
08. Love Today (Sentimental mix)
09. Love Today (MR)
10. Yesterday (MR)
My Review:
If you enjoyed the album by The Melody then you'll most likely enjoy this album since this is Taru's solo album. (Lead vocalist) As far as I know, they broke up, and she's going solo. Don't quote me on this but I believe that's what I read. Either way, I'm happy with any music she makes since I love her adorable voice. This album was produced by Sentimental Scenery which means it's going to sound awesome anyway. Sentimental Scenery was featured on the Pastel Anniversary album. Even though his albums are mostly lyric-less, he did a really great job on Taru's solo album. Typical pop, and very cute, this music reminds me of a cross between Humming Urban Stereo, and..The Melody..(Go figure)
The music is obviously going to be different since it was produced by Sentimental Scenery. I love this cute little album.
Artist/Group: Blue Sorbet (블루 샤벳)
Album Title: Melodical Sounds of the Taste
Year of Release: 2007
Language: English / Korean
Genre: Electronica / Rap / Pop
Tracklisting:
01. Love Start (Intro)
02. Satisfy Me★ • MV •
03. Blue Street
04. 그 남자가 자꾸
05. 고백
06. In The Club
07. Scarlet★
08. 환청★
09. Change (Skit)
10. Come On And Dance Me
11. 제발...
12. L HIp Hop
13. In Life
14. Over
15. Station 9 (Satisfy Me Remix)
My Review:
Interesting mix of hiphop/rap/electronica. It's a nice album, and I like the females vocals. Originally, I heard about Blue Sorbet a while ago, but never looked up the album. Then after watching Soulmate and DLing the OSTs, I noticed the song "Satisfy me" was on the album and I like it alot. That song is more poppy compared to some of the others which have some rap .
Artist/Group: Mojoharnic (모조하닉)
Album Title: The Cat Return
Year of Release: 2008
Language: Korean
Genre: Electronica / Pop
Tracklisting:
01 The Cat Return★
02 Coffee Smell★
03 Morning Star
04 Dreaming
My Review:
I like the first track a lot, and the second too. The other two are good, but I dislike the guy's voice a little. Hopefully they'll release more soon, since the first track sounds very nice. They're something along the lines of Casker meets Nuevos Discos.
Artist/Group: Cyndi Seui
Album Title: My name is DOS
Year of Release: 2007
Language: English / Thai
Genre: Electronica / Synthpop / Funk
Tracklisting:
01 CowCow BoyBoy Feat.Michael Sawatsewi★
02 Up To The Beatz (มันอยู่ที่จังหวะ) Feat.Poe Yokee Playboy★ • MV •
03 My Name is DOS★
04 Vanilla Walk Feat.Karen Klongtruadroke★
05 OK Happi★
06 All It Takes
07 Love Candy (รักลูกกวาด) Feat.Rungroche Uptampotiwat★
08 Love Editor
09 Electrix Voyager
10 Trip Blip Blip Blip
11 This is Easy So Listen
12 Could It Be U-
My Review:
His second album, and my recent favorite! It reminds me of the 70's and 80's. This album definitely sounds like something before my time, but it's catchy and pretty impressive. I really feel like he brought back that time period for this album, and he made me interested in it! I've never really been too interested in some of this kind of music. (But maybe it's because there isn't much floating around..)
Anyway. My favorite track is Vanilla Walk. It features Karen, and she has a really cute voice. At first, it was kinda strange, but they sound really great together and the song is addictive. If you enjoy funk or electronica, give this one a try. (Thanks to the person who runs this website! http://www.crazyeights.wordpress.com/ )
Artist/Group: Cyndi Seui
Album Title: Micro Bitz Life
Year of Release: 2005
Language: ---
Genre: Electronica / Synthpop
Tracklisting:
01 This holiday in Jupiter
02 Crazy day Killer
03 Continental Affair • MV •
04 Pop circuit
05 Sogo
06 MicroBitz touch of life
07 Love in Atari
08 80 Step Beginners
09 Flip
10 Tweak Today
11 Under Fairy life
12 Clay
13 DBlokBleek
14 Daisy AutoMoog
15 Tambourine Dream
16 Postcard from holiday people
17 Good Bear Walking - A walk with Bear-Garden
18 Together - with crub gentlemen
19 Oblivious - Yuri's Kitsch DeeMix
My Review:
Cyndi Seui's first album entitled "Micro Bitz Life". This is the second album I found of his, even though this is his very first album. The musical style between this album and his most recent are very different imo. This album is Mostly lyric-less and focuses on just sound effects and beats. Some songs are kinda piano-oriented and sound kinda cute, and others are just electronica based. I prefer his second album to this one, since the second one reminisces old times, back between the 70's and 80's.
Artist/Group: Blanc.
Album Title: New World (320Kbps!)
Year of Release: 2008
Language: English
Genre: Electronica / Dance / Synthpop
Tracklisting:
1. New World★ • MV •
2. Discovery★
3. Oddyssey
4. Rendez-vous
5. High Tide★
6. Some Days
7. Cruise★
8. Only Words★
9. Deep Sleep
10. morning Departure★
11. New World (Remix by Blaise Plant ---> The Alphabet Project)
My Review:
First off, you have to know who Monkey Majik is.
"Monkey Majik is a rock band of Japan. The band consists of guitarists/vocalists Maynard and Blaise Plant, brothers who sing in Japanese and English; drummer Takuya "tax" Kikuchi (菊池拓哉, Kikuchi Takuya?); and bassist DICK. The Plant brothers originally hail from Canada." - Wikipedia
Well, This album is Maynard Plant's solo album. First off, let me say that it's not really like Monkey Majik's music, which is a combination of rock/pop. This album is more electronic, and dance. I honestly never pictured Maynard making this sort of music because he seems like his rock/pop style fits him..
But trust me! I'm not complaining! This album is friggin amazing. His voice actually compliments the music very well. The sound is original and It almost seems like this is the type of music he's been creating all this time. This guy is insanely talented. His brother also has a solo project going on. You can purchase the Mp3s from his website, which can be found HERE. (You can also sample the mp3s there. His music is similar but he sings in French too apparently)
Artist/Group: COLTEMONIKHA
Album Title: COLTEMONIKHA 2
Year of Release: 2007
Language: Japanese
Genre: Electronica / Pico pop
My Review:
Coltemonikha is my more recent obsession. The music style is very similar to Perfume. Music is incredibly catchy, fun, poppy, etc. I love it. Check out another video here..Click. (And no she isn't saying what the video says in English. She is singing in Japanese!)
Artist/Group: Perfume
Album Title: GAME
Year of Release: 2008
Language: Japanese
Genre: Electronica / Pico pop / Dance
My Review:
Perfume is one of those groups that have been out for a while but have only recently gotten popular. I've been into them for about a year or two now, and their music is electronic goodness! They have released alot of singles and a Complete Best album, but I believe this is considered their first OFFICIAL album. I love them so much. They are pretty much pico pop, but more mainstream than most pico pop. Cute girls, cute music, addictive tunes! Check out a PV if you'd like to hear more. (Do it!)
Artist/Group: Carrchy (卡奇社)
Album Title: 日光倾城
Year of Release: 2007
Language: Mandarin? I believe
Genre: Electronica / Traditional / Pop
My Review:
I absolutely LOVE Carrchy. I love them so much, I wish I could read Chinese =(. I stumbled upon this album through Tsunogae's rotation and was thinking "The Video is kinda bleh, but the song is very relaxing" so I downloaded the album. Turns out that the whole album is really refreshing and what I like to describe as "funky". This duo just has this funky confident vibe going on imo. I mean, aren't they just yum?
My favorite track is track #8 which has this really groovy reggae/jazz vibe. Download me. Try the video first =)
Artist/Group: Eiko Shimamiya
Album Title: O
Year of Release: 2006
Language: Japanese
Genre: Techno / Electronica / Ballad/pop
Tracklisting:
1. O
2. 笑顔を見せて
3. カ－ネリアンの奏でる夢
4. 胸のクロス
5. 求道の人 -remix-★
6. 太陽
7. I Need You
8. 宇宙（そら）のまほろば
9. 銀河の子
10. Recovery
11. ひぐらしのなく頃に★ • MV •
12. どこにも無い道
My Review:
I pretty much love every song on this album. Her voice is medicinal and creepy, and the music style is very suiting to her voice. She's part of I've Sound, with KOTOKO and I love them both. I've loved this album for years now and want to share it with everyone else! If you haven't heard her yet, give her a chance. Her voice is so comforting and the music is absolutely gorgeous. If you like I've Sound stuff, her solo stuff is similar but more ballad-ish. I love her to peices. You can see a youtube vid of one of her more latest singles, which was also an anime opening. (It's really freakin' awesome!) Sorry for the MU link. The file was too large to upload to Mediafire.
Artist/Group: Sakanaction (サカナクション)
Album Title: Night Fishing
Year of Release: 2008
Language: Japanese
Genre: Electronica / Rock
Myspace
My Review:
Ok. I looked so friggin hard for this album ;__; I don't think anyone can understand. Ugh. T_T But I did find it! (Months later!) It's their first album which was released a few months ago. Their style of music caught my eye, so I had to have..Its electronica/rock. hehe. When I first seen their videos, I fell in love with their style. Plus, I was looking to get into more Japanese music again ^___^
Artist/Group: Sentimental Scenery
Album Title: Sentimentalism
Year of Release: 2007
Language: English
Genre: Electronica / Piano / Shibuya-Kei
Tracklisting:
1. Daybreak
2. Where Does Love Go
3. Close To Me
4. L.N.F
5. Sentimental Scene
6. Solitude
7. AM 11_11
8. Style
9. Falling In Love
10. Lunar Eclipse
My Review:
Honestly, I thought this album would have more singing and less instrumentals. He does sing but I guess I was expecting something different and more like the song from the Pastel 5th Anniversary. The album is good though. It's mostly piano, and sound effects. Some of it is mood-setting, and some is just upbeat. I listened to all his singles and this album and couldn't find a song like True Romance..at all. I'm so bummed. But yeah, he seems to be Japanese. I could be wrong. I'll post the single links too once I get them uploaded.
Artist/Group: Texas Pandaa
Album Title: Days
Year of Release: 2007
Language: English
Genre: Lounge / Indie / Rock / Ambient
Website: Myspace
Tracklisting:
1. Intro
2. Days
3. Blind★
4. Old Times
5. Dry Me Up
6. Sway
7. Inside the Sad Cafe
8. And What Flows★
9. No Recall★
10. Blind（meow version）
My Review:
Second album. My first song by them was "blind" and It's also one of my favorites.
Artist/Group: Texas Pandaa
Album Title: One Gleam After the Shadow
Year of Release: 2006
Language: English
Genre: Lounge / Indie / Rock / Ambient
Myspace
Tracklisting:
01. jade
02. a single teardrop★
03. pylon
04. under the white birch
05. slow light comes fast in septmber
06. siena★
07. after reflection
My Review:
This is a nice Japanese group that sings mostly in English. (Accent isn't bad either) They have a lounge-feel about them, with a bit of rock in certain parts. The female vocals are soft and melodic, creating an ambient atmosphere.
Artist/Group: Pastel Music 5th Anniversary
Album Title: We will be Together
Year of Release: 2007
Language: Korean / English
Genre: Electronica / Pop
Myspace
Tracklisting:
01 Belle Epoque - December★
02 Humming Urban Stereo - 스웨터 (Feat.Taru)
03 Jiteun - 곁에 (Early Recording Ver.)
04 Sentimental Scenery - True Romance★
05 low-end project - 보고 싶어서, 안고 싶어서, 만지고 싶어서...★
06 Misty Blue - 한쪽 뺨으로 웃는 여자 -
07 Yozo - 하모니카 소리 -
08 Donawhale - 눈 내리는 소리★
09 Sweatpea - Are You Ready?
10 Instant Romantic Floor - Lie
11 Casker - 달의 뒤편★
12 Bulssazo - 지랄이 풍년이네
13 Tearliner - Regretto
14 Fanny fink - 좋은 사람 (캐스커 Remix)
15 Hwang Bora - 별이 되어
My Review:
This is a compilation featuring many indie artists. Many of these artists I've uploaded here on the Indie Post, and some I haven't. If you're into these groups/artists usually, then you'll love this compilation. (OMFG NEW CASKER TRACK *dead*) Much of the music on this compilation is centered around electronica (Pretty much all lol)
They also introduce a new artist "Sentimental Scenery". Wow, I really love Sentimental Scenery so far..I hope I can find an album by him/them. :D (Thank you z-degrees!)
Artist/Group: Ragdoll
Album Title: ELECTRO
Year of Release: 2007
Language: Japanese
Genre: Electronica / Pop / Dance
Myspace
My Review:
This seems like a duo that will become somewhat popular in the next few months/years. Idk they just seem like alot of other Jpop groups out there. (Not saying they aren't good! I love alot of Jpop) Their music reminds me of early 90's dance and then there is electronica and pop mixed in there. Luna is my favorite off this album. It's more relaxed and traditional sounding. Btw, Her voice reminds me of Ayumi Hamasaki..very often.
Artist/Group: School Food Punishment
Album Title: Riff-rain
Year of Release: 2008
Language: Japanese
Genre: Electronica / Rock / Pop
Myspace
My Review:
Wonderful album. I like it better than the single they recently released. =/
Artist/Group: School Food Punishment
Album Title: Air feel, color swim
Year of Release: 2007
Language: Japanese
Genre: Electronica / Rock / Pop
Myspace
Tracklisting:
1. you may crawl★ • MV •
2. sky step
3. loop, share★
4. 煙に白★
5. turn
6. 曖昧に逸れる★
7. art line★
8. transient
My Review:
Will someone buy this album for me? Because It's so freakin' amazing and I'm poor right now. I looove the PV for "you may crawl". This is a group people should seriously watch out for. I have a feeling they're going to be huge! And If not, they should be. haha
Artist/Group: School Food Punishment
Album Title: School Food is Good Food
Year of Release: 2007
Language: Japanese
Genre: Electronica / Rock / Pop
Myspace
Tracklisting:
1. close, down, back to★
2. pool
3. set low, fine
4. snap★
5. 浮かび上がる
6. 遠く箱の中
My Review:
This is one of my favorite groups at the moment. School Food Punishment has a really relaxing but upbeat sound. Yumi Uchimura (Vocals + Guitar) has a beautiful voice. It's very clear and unique, also compliments the music really well. The overall atmosphere of the music is refreshing, so I recommend a listen. Favorite song on this album is "close, down, back to".
Artist/Group: De De Mouse
Album Title: Sunset Girls
Year of Release: 2008
Language: ?
Genre: Electronica / Traditional
Tracklisting:
1 East End Girl(Keeps Singing)
2 Hill Girl Steps
3 Sundown River
4 Swallowtail Bridge
5 Sunset Slope
6 Skyline Boy
7 Last Boy Dance
8 Light Night Dance
9 Day All Stars
10 Blue & Green Waves
11 Light Night Dance - Shinichi Osawa Remix
12 Sundown River - I Am Robot And Proud Remix
My Review:
The newest mini album from De De Mouse! I haven't listened as much as the previous one, but It seems really promising from what I've heard.
Artist/Group: De De Mouse
Album Title: Tide of Stars [Special Edition w/ extra track]
Year of Release: 2007
Language: ?
Genre: Electronica / Traditional
Myspace
Tracklisting:
01. baby's star jam★ • MV •
02. the galactic nervous boy
03. dancing horse on my notes
04. 555 is in your heart
05. raven★
06. my heart's raven
07. supernova girl
08. tide of stars
09. meteorswarm falls in your radio
-BONUS TRACK-
10. 555 is in your heart [original version]
My Review:
Whhaaa! I love De De mouse! But they are a pretty recent favorite of mine. I downloaded their album last week and have been obsessed with "baby's star jam". Even got a friend addicted. If you're not a fan of repetitive songs, you probably won't like this at all. It's pretty much just a chorus being repeated, but the transitions make the music worthwhile. It's really awesome, so I recommend it.
Artist/Group: Tablo + Pe2ny (타블로 + 페니)
Album Title: Eternal Morning
Year of Release: 2007
Language: ---
Genre: Instrumental | Hiphop | Jazz
Tracklisting:
01. Eternal Morning★
02. Plastic Umbrella★
03. Love Is★
04. White • MV •
05. The 8th Day
06. Rainclouds In My Room
07. Holden Caulfield
08. Fingerprints
09. Black Shoe
10. City That Never Sleeps
11. Father's Watch
12. Eternal Mourning
My Review:
I really love Epik High, so naturally I'd love it if any of them created solo albums. There have been alot of complaints about the album since its strictly instrumental. No rapping, but occasionally talking or sounds. Tablo and Pe2ny worked on this together and created some really beautiful beats. My favorites are track 2, and 3, but I love them all. The majority of the instrumentals are hiphop mixed with a bit of jazz.
Artist/Group: Clazziquai (클래지콰이)
Album Title: Instant Pig
Year of Release: 2004
Language: Korean / English
Genre: Eletronica / Dance / Pop / Jazz
Myspace
Tracklisting:
01. You Never Know
02. 내게로 와
03. Futuristic
04. After Love★ • MV •
05. Novabossa
06. Sweety★ • MV •
07. Stepping Out
08. Tattoo★
09. I Will Never Cry★
10. Gentle Rain
11. After Love II★
12. Flower
13. Play Girl
14. My Life
15. Cat Bossa
My Review:
YAY! Clazziquai! Next to Casker, Clazziquai is one of my first Korean indie groups. (Even though they aren't so much anymore) I remember when I first heard them a few years ago. I was like, OMG WOW must tell everyone I know. Even someone of my friends who don't listen to Korean music fell in love with them. Alex has such a breathtaking voice, and him and Horan are perfect for each other, vocally. DJ Clazzi knows his shit, I'll say that much. They are all 3 absolutely perfect for each other.
Artist/Group: Clazziquai (클래지콰이)
Album Title: Color Your Soul
Year of Release: 2005
Language: Korean / English
Genre: Eletronica / Dance / Pop / Jazz
Myspace
Tracklisting:
01. Beautiful Woman
02. Salesman★
03. Fill this Night★ • MV •
04. Cry Out Loud★
05. I Will Give You Everything
06. Come Alive
07. 날짜 변경선
08. Be My Love (English Ver.-house remix)
09. 춤★ • MV •
10. Color Your Soul★
11. Speechless
12. Sunshine
13. Steps Ahead
14. 다시..★
15. Be My Love (Original mix-bonus track)
My Review:
This is my favorite Clazziquai album. Color your soul is my all time favorite! I pretty much love every track on this one, including the ones with the strange English, which is still pretty cute somehow. In the beginning, I was constantly listening to "Cry out loud", "Fill this night" and a few more of the more upbeat tunes, but my favorites on here are "Color your Soul", "춤", and "다시..". All Of clazziquai's stuff is really amazing, honest!
Artist/Group: Clazziquai (클래지콰이)
Album Title: Love Child Of The Century
Year of Release: 2007
Language: Korean / English
Genre: Eletronica / Dance / Pop / Jazz
Myspace
Tracklisting:
01. Prayers★
02. Lover Boy • MV •
03. 생의 한가운데★
04. Session 1 : All Hail
05. Gentle Giant
06. Last Tango • MV •
07. 피에스타
08. Next Love★
09. Romeo N Juliet
10. Flower Children
11. Session 2 : Confession
12. 금요일의 Blues★
13. Glory★
14. 빛★
My Review:
Tbph, this album isn't necessarily one of my favorites. It's not a bad album, I just prefer some of their older styles compared to their newer in this album. They still experiment with jazz, and dance, and etc, but something just isn't..the same. Or maybe I just grew out of them or something. It's still an amazing album and did really well I believe. I own this album too! The limited edition. XD
Artist/Group: Clazziquai (클래지콰이)
Album Title: ZBAM (Remix Album)
Year of Release: 2004
Language: Korean / English
Genre: Eletronica / Dance / Pop / Jazz
Myspace
Tracklisting:
01. Oh Yes (drum bon remix)
02. Futuristic (house remix)★
03. Come to me (mellotron remix)★★ • MV •
04. She loves you
05. Stepping out (step remix)
06. You never know (soft remix)
07. Snatcher
08. Coming at me to disco (rocking remix)★
09. After love -female version-
10. Skyscraper
11. Come to me (mellotron remix) -radio edit-
My Review:
One word: MELLOTRON REMIX. (One of the best Clazziquai remixes ever! But It also has alot of memories for me) Also, Someone did a really good job with their own version! Click here. It's gorgeous!
Artist/Group: Clazziquai (클래지콰이)
Album Title: PINCH YOUR SOUL (Remix Album)
Year of Release: 2006
Language: Korean / English
Genre: Eletronica / Dance / Pop / Jazz
Myspace
Tracklisting:
01. Color Your Soul (Pinch Your Remix)
02. Love Mode Feat. Tablo★
03. Date Line - 날짜변경선 (Bon Voyage Remix)
04. Fill This Night (Paradox Remix)
05. Come Alive (Distort Remix)
06. I'll Give You Everything (Buoyant Remix) Feat. J & Bobby Kim★
07. Speechless (Vanilla Soul Remix)★
08. Cry Out Loud (Black Sunshine Remix)
09. Sweety (Cosmo Remix)★
10. Chi Chi (Original Remix)
11. 이별 (2005 국악축전기념)
My Review:
I liked this remix album alot too, but not as much as ZBAM. It's still really good..It's Clazziquai.
Artist/Group: Clazziquai (클래지콰이)
Album Title: Robotica (Remix Album)
Year of Release: 2007
Language: Korean / English
Genre: Eletronica / Dance / Pop / Jazz
Myspace
Tracklisting:
Side A 01. Freedom
02. Iconic Love
03. Robotica • MV•
04. You★
05. Why★
06. Beautiful Stranger
07.Love mode feat. VERBAL (m-flo) (hwa remix)
Side B 08. Prayers (Shinichi Osawa remix) / Shinichi Osawa (Mondo Grosso)
09. Our Lives (FPM Hyper Society mix) / Fantastic Plastic Machine★
10. Fiesta (DAISHI DANCE remix) / DAISHI DANCE★
11. Lover boy (As Pap As Pop mix) / Han from W
12. Next Love (DJ Kayip remix) / Kayip★
13. Love mode feat. PE’Z & VERBAL (m-flo) (pzq mode)
My Review:
Newest remix album, released this month! YAY. It's pretty nice with Its robotic theme and all. I really enjoy a few of the remixes already. My favorite might have to be the Daishi Dance remix of Fiesta! It was originally upbeat and I disliked it, but they make it sound more slowed down and relaxing with the piano.
Artist/Group: The Melody (더 멜로디)
Album Title: Self Titled
Year of Release: 2007
Language: Korean / English
Genre: Acoustic / Pop
My Review:
LOL I love every song on this album. I really can't choose. I was introduced to The Melody through Coffee Prince. (I'm sure alot of people were!) I heard Goodbye and kept thinking man! That song is so wonderful, and then got ahold of their album and love it. I really love her voice and the overall style of this album. It's so cute, sweet, and simple~ And her English is awesome. I love the violin too. I've been introduced to alot through CP~ hehe
Artist/Group: Fanny Fink (파니핑크)
Album Title: Mr. Romance
Year of Release: 2007
Language: Korean / English
Genre: Electronica
Tracklisting:
01. 24
02. 향을 담은 비( (For Haru)★
03. Sweet
04. 좋은 사람
05. Signal Lamp★
06. 11월
07. Rainroad
08. 널 만나러 가는
09. 다신
10. 민트 하늘의 꿈
11. 바람의 노래를 들어라★
12. Lucia★
My Review:
There is something really nice about Fanny Fink. The style is your usual eletronica, but I love her voice and I love the atmosphere of the music. Like alot of music posted, Fanny Fink was on the Coffee Prince OST. Still, there is something pretty awesome about this album. She has soft vocals and the music is usually kind of cute somehow. (It's not ridiculously cute like some of Humming Urban Stereo's stuff, It's a bit different than that)
Artist/Group: Roller Coaster (롤러 코스터)
Album Title: Triangle
Year of Release: 2006
Language: Korean / English
Genre: Electronica
Myspace
Tracklisting:
01. Triangle★
02. 내가 울고 웃는 사이
03. 눈을 한번 깜박
04. 숨길 수 없어요
05. 남의 노래
06. 두사람
07. Over Joyed★
08. 다시 월요일
09. After the Tone★
10. 아무도 모른다
11. 괜찮아요
12. 내가 울고 웃는 사이 (The Otherside Mix)
My Review:
video on youtube. Alot of people atleast know about Roller Coaster. I kept wanting to give them a try but I just..don't really like her voice or something. I like their style alot though, and I do like quite a few songs.
Artist/Group: Soulciety (소울사이어티)
Album Title: 2 Colors
Year of Release: 2005
Language: Korean / English
Genre: R&B / Ballad / Jazz
Tracklisting:
01. Tell Me
02. Mr.Player★ • MV •
03. U just
04. Never Gonna 4 Souls'lude (Interlude)
05. Game
06. I Can't Let You Go
07. Secret Love★
08. 허락해 The Soulciety (Interlude)
09. 내 안의 너
10. Love Bible
11. Gimme
12. In My Bed
My Review:
Will review later. Probably. (Haven't had a huge chance to listen! I've been freakin' busy, lmao)
Artist/Group: Sol Flower (솔 플라워)
Album Title: 10 Million Ways To Live
Year of Release: 2004
Language: Korean / English
Genre: R&B / Ballad / Jazz
Tracklisting:
01. Voyage To The Cheyenne
02. Kiss The Kids★
03. 끝까지 친구 Feat. Lyn
04. Calling
05. 세상, 그 중심의 나
06. Another Day(후회는 차라리 미움보다 나아)
07. Time Goes By...interlude
08. 내게 소중한 작은 일도
09. Mother Feat. Park Sun Joo
10. Every Single Second
11. 비
12. 내가 왜 그 사람을 잊지 못하는지 말해줄께...Interlude
13. 부탁하지마
14. Four seasons
15. 여자의 이름으로
16. Kiss The Kids(Instrumental Version)
17. Call My Name...Sol Flower
