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Title: Alchemy Of Love
Artist: Hayashibara Megumi
Rating:
8 / 10

Comments: Alchemy of Love is a beautiful song, in English and in Japanese. Includes a couple BGM tracks from the movie soundtrack.

Title: Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death / Rebirth: Shito Shinsei
Artist: Takahashi Yohko
Rating:
10 / 10

Comments: Features the awesome Death and Rebirth theme songs, Tamashii no Rufuran and Kokoro yo Genshi ni Modore. Tamashii no Rufuran is powerful and intense, while Kokoro yo Genshi ni Modore is strong and uplifting. Both songs make this a great CD single to have.

Title: Fine Colorday
Artist: Hayashibara Megumi
Rating:
8 / 10

Comments: Both songs are upbeat and cheerful; very enjoyable, but not too saccharine. Recommended to any Nuku Nuku or Megumi fan (c/w Oyasumi Nasai, Ashita wa Ohayou).

Title: Give a Reason
Artist: Hayashibara Megumi / Okui Masami
Rating:
8.5 / 10

Comments: The excellent Slayers NEXT opening theme with the ending theme, Jama wa Sasenai, which is also a good song; not as good as Give a Reason, IMO, but better than the first season's ending theme (c/w Jama wa Sasenai).

Title: Going History
Artist: Hayashibara Megumi
Rating:
9 / 10

Comments: These songs are the themes on the Slayers EX. 1 drama CD. Megumi's vocals on this CD are some of the best I've heard from her; her voice is remarkably rich and full (c/w Shakunetsu no Koi).

Title: Infinity
Artist: Hayashibara Megumi
Rating:
9 / 10

Comments: The Lost Universe themes are both great. Infinity is fast-paced and exciting, while Extrication is slower and jazzy. Both are very cool songs (c/w Extrication).

Title: In My Justice ~ Tsubasa no Densetsu
Artist: Watanabe Manabu
Rating:
8 / 10

Comments: The first song on this CD, is fast, has a good beat and good vocals, but is rather short. The second is a slow love song. The guy has a very nice voice (c/w All My Love For You ~ Kimi no Tame ni).

Title: Kagirinai Yokubou no Naka ni
Artist: Hayashibara Megumi
Rating:
8 / 10

Comments: Both songs on this CD are good. Touch Yourself is a little heavy on the background music, though; the vocals are almost drowned out at times (c/w Touch Yourself).

Title: Kiseki no Umi
Artist: Sakamoto Maaya
Rating:
7.5 / 10

Comments: Kiseki no Umi has a very primal and mystical sound to it, quite unique. Active Heart is a bit more of a j-pop song, more upbeat. If you like the Escaflowne theme, Yakusoku wa Iranai, then you'll probably like Kiseki no Umi. I think Active Heart is okay - I could take it or leave it (c/w Active Heart).

Title: Love Revolution
Artist: Two-Mix
Rating:
8 / 10

Comments: Love Revolution is a good song; not quite up there with Rhythm Emotion and White Reflection, but pretty good. Stayin' Alive is also worth a listen (c/w Stayin' Alive).

Title: Never Surrender
Artist: AsR
Rating:
6 / 10

Comments: Never Surrender isn't so bad; it's just that the English chorus is rather repetitive. While Never Surrender is okay, I don't care for the second song at all. The guy's part is fine, but I find the girl's voice too high and saccharine (c/w Kimi no Inai ???).

Title: Nou Aru Raibaru wa Tsume wo Kakusu
Artist: Kawamura Maria
Rating:
7.5 / 10

Comments: A great CD single to have if you like Naaga, and a nifty addition to any Slayers enthusiast's CD collection. I don't care much for Pink Typhoon, but Nou Aru Raibaru wa Tsume wo Kakusu isn't half bad. This isn't just a song Naaga sings, it's THE Naaga theme song! (c/w Pink Typhoon)

Title: Rhythm Emotion
Artist: Two-Mix
Rating:
9 / 10

Comments: Rhythm Emotion is my favorite Two-Mix song, and Endless Love is a very good accompaniment (c/w Endless Love).

Title: White Reflection
Artist: Two-Mix
Rating:
8.5 / 10

Comments: White Reflection is the excellent ending theme of the Gundam-W Endless Waltz OAVs, and Burning is a good song, too (c/w Burning).

Title: Zankoku na Tenshi no Te-ze
Artist: Takahashi Yohko
Rating:
9.5 / 10

Comments: My favorite version of Zankoku na Tenshi no Te-ze is the Director's Edit Ver. 1, but this is also excellent. The background vocals are a nice touch. The second song is quite pleasant to listen to (c/w Tsuki no ???).

Albums

Title: Best of El-Hazard (US release)
Series / Artist: El-Hazard
Rating:
8 / 10

Comments: This is a collection of image songs and BGM from El-Hazard The Magnificent World. There's a good variety in the song selection and the overall feel of the album is one of high quality. My personal favorites include Gold Finger (Hiiragi Mifuyu as Fatora), The Conqueror Jinnai (aka Seifukuou Jinnai Katsuhiko) (Okiayu Ryuutarou as Jinnai Katsuhiko), and So What Leeward! (aka Kazashimoni, Teyandei!) (Sakurai Tomo as Shaellah Shaellah).

Title: Bishoujo Senshi Sailormoon R ~ Mirai e Mukatte
Series / Artist: Sailormoon
Rating:
7.5 / 10

Comments: A rather dated, but enjoyable CD. The best feature is the image songs by the Inner Senshi, including FIRE SOUL LOVE and Starlight ni Kisu Shite.

Title: Bishoujo Senshi Sailormoon R Music Colection
Series / Artist: Sailormoon
Rating:
7 / 10

Comments: Yes, it really is spelled "Colection" on the CD. Includes my favorite Sailormoon song, Moon Revenge, I am Sailormoon, and some good BGM.

Title: Bishoujo Senshi Sailormoon Sailorstars Best Song Collection
Series / Artist: Sailormoon
Rating:
7.5 / 10

Comments: I really like all the songs from Stars, and I think the SuperS songs are pretty good, but I usually hit STOP after track 6; I don't care much for the Sailormoon R and first season songs on this CD.

Title: BPM "DANCE" Unlimited
Series / Artist: Two-Mix
Rating:
7 / 10

Comments: The remixes are interesting, but I prefer the original songs. Not a bad album, and maybe worth it for the price (1,845en).

Title: Neon Genesis Evangelion: Vox
Series / Artist: Neon Genesis Evangelion
Rating:
5 / 10

Comments: I don't really care for this CD. The mixing of the characters' speech into the songs is interesting, and there are a couple good songs, such as Thanatos - If I Can't Be Yours, but that's about it for me.

Title: Iravati
Series / Artist: Hayashibara Megumi
Rating:
9 / 10

Comments: One of the first albums in my collection, and still one of my favorites. Has the Slayers Return and Great themes, special versions of the Evangelion Death and Rebirth themes, the Saber Marionette J themes, and more.

Title: Original Soundtrack
Series / Artist: Fushigi Yuugi
Rating:
7.5 / 10

Comments: A nice soundtrack with good BGMs and four good songs, including Itooshii Hito no Tame ni and my favorite song on this CD, Tokimeki no Doukasen.

Title: Li-La
Series / Artist: Takahashi Yohko
Rating:
8 / 10

Comments: A beautiful album by Takahashi Youko; the songs are very pleasant and soothing, with a rather spiritual feel. Includes Zankoku na Tenshi no Te-ze (HARMONICA Version), Tamashii no Rufuran (ERATO Version), Fly Me to the Moon, and original songs.

Title: Neon Genesis Evangelion: Addition
Series / Artist: Neon Genesis Evangelion
Rating:
8.5 / 10

Comments: I love the classical music tracks and the themes as performed by the trio of Misato, Rei, and Asuka, and the drama track is excellent.

Title: Original Soundtrack Vol. 1
Series / Artist: Neon Genesis Evangelion
Rating:
8 / 10

Comments: This CD must be bought if for no other reason than that it includes Zankoku na Tenshi no Te-ze (Director's Edit Ver. 1). Besides that amazing song, it includes a very nice assortment of BGM, which makes for enjoyable listening all the way through. Also includes FLY ME TO THE MOON (CLAIRE and Y.T Acid Bossa Versions). If you're a big Evangelion fan, you'll love this CD. If you know Evangelion that well, but just love the opening theme, you'll be satisfied.

Title: Original Soundtrack Vol. 2
Series / Artist: Neon Genesis Evangelon
Rating:
8 / 10

Comments: Includes the TV Size mix of Zankoku na Tenshi no Te-ze, good BGM, and the requisite FMTTM tracks. A few of my favorite BGM tracks are "Both of you, Dance Like You Want to Win!", MAGMADIVER, THE BEAST II, and THANATOS. This CD has one of my favorite FMTTMs, the Aki Jungle Version.

Title: Refrain
Series / Artist: Neon Genesis Evangelion
Rating:
9 / 10

Comments: Remixes of all of Takahashi Youko's Evangelion songs. Personal favorites are Zankoku na Tenshi no Te-ze (Ambivalence Mix), Kokoro yo Genshi ni Modore (Sublimation Mix), and Tamashii no Rufuran (Tabris Mix).

Title: Slayers Great: The Motion Picture "G"
Series / Artist: Slayers
Rating:
8.5 / 10

Comments: For the price, it's awesome. It has the LAST SUMMER Mix of Reflection, GLORIA ~ Kimi ni todoketai, the MOVIE Size Version of Reflection, and some BGM from the movie. If you like the Slayers Great movie or just like Reflection, you'll like this CD.

Title: Slayers NEXT Sound Bible II
Series / Artist: Slayers
Rating:
8.5 / 10

Comments: Includes the Slayers NEXT themes, a couple remixes, a good Zel image song, two amusing Gourry monologues, and the adorable Lina-Amelia duet, Otome no Inori.

Title: Slayers EX. 1 Hakuryuu no Yama
Series / Artist: Slayers
Rating:
8 / 10

Comments: The radio drama is entertaining and the songs are very good. Going History and Shakunetsu no Koi are only the short versions, though.

Title: Slayers TRY Treasury BGM
Series / Artist: Slayers
Rating:
7.5 / 10

Comments: I really like the remixes of don't be discouraged and Breeze, and the BGMs are good, but I would have preferred more songs.

Title: Slayers TRY Treasury VOX
Series / Artist: Slayers
Rating:
9 / 10

Comments: I personally think that this is a great CD. However, if you don't like Slayers, you may not think so, because a large part of its appeal is in the character songs. The TRY themes are also included, in full-length. Personal favs include the TRY themes, Stand Up!, EXIT RUNNING, and WARU-Bad Blood.

Title: Tenchi The Movie OST (US release)
Series / Artist: Tenchi the Movie
Rating:
7 / 10

Comments: Alchemy of Love is a great song, and the instrumentals are very good, as well. However, Alchemy of Love is the only song on this CD, so I wouldn't recommend it unless you really want the song or are buying it for the BGM.

Title: Tenchi Universe Collection Soundtrack (US release)
Series / Artist: Tenchi Muyo!
Rating:
8 / 10

Comments: Has the opening theme and other songs both in Japanese and in English. With the exception of the opening theme, the songs aren't really worth listening to in English, but the duality of the album is nifty. Personal favs are the opening theme (J) and Dimension of Love (J).


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