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Title: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: tamatron on March 01, 2007, 12:29:27 PM
「(2)mini ~生きるという力~(仮)」

First press (comes with a DVD):EPCE-5462 \ 2,800
Regular edition:EPCE-5464 \ 2,100

http://www.netdirect.co.jp/search/ISSSchDetail.asp?ISBN=EPCE5462
http://www.netdirect.co.jp/search/ISSSchDetail.asp?ISBN=EPCE5464

Mini album, I suppose.
Title: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: sousora on March 01, 2007, 12:30:40 PM
Huzzah! I was just sitting here thinking they needed a new single or something in the coming months. An album will do just fine :heart:
Title: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: tamm on March 01, 2007, 12:53:38 PM
haha  seems like H!P need to give them more song to complete
their spring tour set list hehe XD

that's why they release mini album instead of 2nd major single!,though :evil:
Title: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: Gblue on March 01, 2007, 01:29:37 PM
i was hoping they'd get another new single in rapid succession to sakura chirari. oh well, a mini will do!
Title: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: mini*wheat on March 01, 2007, 02:25:21 PM
OH MAN *EXCITEMENT!*

I like this idea better than a single, because we get to hear more songs from them. Plus, maybe they'll split some songs up between 2 or 3 members like Momusu likes to do, and that will be really fun to see and interesting as well, since some members we rarely get to hear!

...Here's hoping for a MaimixErika duet! :heart::heart::heart:
Title: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: Nouciel on March 01, 2007, 02:29:43 PM
Here's hoping for a Chisato solo!!
The more songs the give us, the more I want to hear :D
Title: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: wakaba_doll on March 01, 2007, 02:40:29 PM
I'm going to be even more broke than ever at this rate, but yay for more C-ute! :heart: I was looking forward to another single, but a new mini-album is even better! Huzzah! :heart:

I personally want to hear more Maimi domination in vocals, like in JUMP :inlove: Her voice is improving so much!
Title: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: Princess Pudding on March 01, 2007, 05:05:03 PM
I predict a Berryz song cover :D

Or... something similar to what Berryz's mini album was like with the shuffled songs. If this happens, I predict this outcome!!!

Chisato - solo (Miki?)
Erika/Maimi (??)
Kanna/Airi/Saki/Mai (Minimoni song?)

OR

Chisato/Maimai/Kanna (CM?)
Erika/Saki/Airi (??)
Maimi (Maki?)


Actually that looks like a bunch of BS, but I dunno! It looks nice to me~ XD The first one is probably wishful, so the 2nd one is more where I'm thinking if they split the girls up~ :D

But yay! More stuff to buy!!!

Actually, if there is no solo (I think there will be if they split, though!), they'll probably have the same groupings as their PB!
Title: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: Gblue on March 01, 2007, 05:10:13 PM
i would love a chisato solo. she's my favorite cutie queen.
Title: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: Ayabie on March 01, 2007, 08:00:20 PM
That looks stupid. They might as well go with "Haru Haru" just for the heck of it. :lol:
Title: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: Koolmon93 on March 02, 2007, 02:40:26 AM
Why do I have a feeling that Airi is going to get a solo...? And we're gonna get another ChisaxMaimai and Erika/Maimi/Saki/Kanna song like the concert? -___-
Title: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: Shoko on March 02, 2007, 08:02:28 AM
Oh God Maimai solo plz.

No wait.

EVERY member should get a solo :heart:


And then, like, two split-group songs.


Just no EROS.
Title: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: Nevi on March 04, 2007, 03:37:46 AM
Ooh! Mini album!? :D O__o Why do I have a feeling NO ONE'S going to get a solo? But if anyone does, I see it being Airi or Maimi, which is really... predictable. x.x I'd love to see Chisato get one, though! Airi's my favorite, but Chisato really impressed me when I heard her singing First Kiss. XD It'd be nice if they did at least split the girls up into groups, though.

I'm excited. :D *waits for preordering link*
Title: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: Princess Pudding on March 05, 2007, 05:51:37 PM
Quote from: CD Japan
New mini-album from Cute about being over-eager and lively! Includes new songs featuring different combinations of group members, the first-ever solo tracks from the group members, and more! Limited edition includes bonus DVD with two alternative versions of songs recorded live at Cute's February 25, 2007 performance at the Nihon Seinenkan (different from those included on the simulatneously released live DVD). *Unless otherwise indicated, DVDs are region-2 encoded (Japan, Europe, and Middle East), and carry no subtitles.
DOES THIS MEAN EVERYONE GETS ONE?! Or am I just looking into it too much?! At least they comfirmed the songs aren't all by the entire group!!! THIS IS MAKING IS EXCITED! April is too far away!!!
Title: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: d44-sugaya on March 05, 2007, 06:11:22 PM
That's great!!!I would like to hear Airi solo quickly
Title: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: kingthaking81 on March 05, 2007, 11:03:31 PM
they finally realised that c-ute has better vocals to feature the girls in solo songs, unlike berryz where only momoko and miyabi are only capable of singing solo.
i hope each member gets a song that fits them.
Title: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: Nouciel on March 05, 2007, 11:08:12 PM
Maybe not everyone gets a solo, but at least it gives me hope that there are at least two solos!! :w00t:
Title: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: Ahiko on March 05, 2007, 11:31:24 PM
Oh two solos will be good i hope Chisa or Airi, or one of the others they are all great, but i prefer this two.
Title: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: sousora on March 06, 2007, 01:02:49 AM
Come on Maimi solo! *prays*
Title: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: sousora on March 08, 2007, 07:39:24 AM
Looks like there's two editions for this too, pre-order is up at Amazon: Regular (http://www.amazon.co.jp/mini-~%E7%94%9F%E3%81%8D%E3%82%8B%E3%81%A8%E3%81%84%E3%81%86%E5%8A%9B~-%E4%BB%AE-%E9%80%9A%E5%B8%B8%E7%9B%A4-%E2%84%83-ute/dp/B000NVL0R8/ref=sr_1_18/249-5879077-8653915?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1173335822&sr=8-18) and Limited (http://www.amazon.co.jp/mini-~%E7%94%9F%E3%81%8D%E3%82%8B%E3%81%A8%E3%81%84%E3%81%86%E5%8A%9B~-%E4%BB%AE-%E5%88%9D%E5%9B%9E%E9%99%90%E5%AE%9A%E7%9B%A4-%E2%84%83-ute/dp/B000NVL0QY/ref=sr_1_17/249-5879077-8653915?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1173335822&sr=8-17)
Title: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: Nevi on March 10, 2007, 10:46:26 AM
YAY! We're guaranteed solos! Where it's a mini album, I wouldn't expect EVERYONE to get a solo, but you never know. I hope so!

Preordering links, yaaay! *scrambles off to amazon japan* :D
Title: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: Ahiko on March 10, 2007, 04:30:34 PM
Nevi your Ava is beautiful:heart:

I'm preordered the limited Edition, i hope Tsunku makes good Songs for °C-ute at the Album.
Title: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: Gblue on March 13, 2007, 05:48:44 PM
now available to pre-order on yesasia (http://global.yesasia.com/en/artIdxDept.aspx/code-j/section-music/aid-1394403/). just ordered both versions :)

edit: regular has photocard.
limited is dvd with performances.
Title: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: d90 on March 16, 2007, 12:37:40 AM
i can't wait i hope it's great but i'm sure i'll love it anyways!
Title: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: Nevi on March 16, 2007, 01:04:49 PM
Quote from: Gblue
edit: regular has photocard.
limited is dvd with performances.

Erg! Looks like I'll have to order both now too. >_o Oh well, C-ute's worth it.

Quote from: Ahiko
Nevi your Ava is beautiful:heart:

;D thanks!

April 18th seems too far awaaaay...
Title: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: Gblue on March 16, 2007, 01:13:14 PM
Quote from: Nevi;330645
Erg! Looks like I'll have to order both now too. >_o Oh well, C-ute's worth it.


;D thanks!

April 18th seems too far awaaaay...


only 4ish weeks :p
Title: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: Anton_91 on March 16, 2007, 06:20:56 PM
I'm saying yes to a new C-ute album. ^__^
Hajimatta Cuite show was cool but they are still singing songs which aren't theirs, therefore a few new songs would be great to complish (that's a word... right? :P) their new concert tour.

I guess we can be positive this will be like Berryz 3'rd album. (Natsu! Natsu! Mini Berryz). With 1 earlier song (Sakura Chirari) possibly 3 solo group songs and one or two new group songs.

Anyway, looking forward to it. ^^ Helloproject.com should have new clothes for C-ute up soon, huh?
Title: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: wakaba_doll on March 16, 2007, 06:34:13 PM
I definitely hope it will be like Berryz 3rd album :heart: And we need Maimi solo for sure! I don't know why I'm almost positive Airi will get her own solo song, but I really hope Maimi gets one too!
Title: Re: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: tamm on April 03, 2007, 08:16:14 AM
"Disco Queen" !

can't imagin this song with Naki & Hagigi  O0
Title: Re: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: tamatron on April 03, 2007, 04:05:49 PM
First press
(http://xs414.xs.to/xs414/07142/c_f.jpeg.xs.jpg) (http://xs.to/xs.php?h=xs414&d=07142&f=c_f.jpeg)

Regular
(http://xs414.xs.to/xs414/07142/c_r.jpeg.xs.jpg) (http://xs.to/xs.php?h=xs414&d=07142&f=c_r.jpeg)
Title: Re: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: palstela on April 03, 2007, 08:51:50 PM
this should be fun :D

i heard 'That's The POWER'(radio rip) and its great.
Title: Re: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: Gblue on April 05, 2007, 07:41:38 PM
2 weeks ;D
I'm interested to hear the rest of the songs :)
Title: Re: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: tamm on April 06, 2007, 12:47:22 AM
can't wait for "Disco Queen"  O0
Title: Re: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: Princess Pudding on April 06, 2007, 05:45:27 PM
Comments on Tsunku's page  (http://www.tsunku.net/cute.htm#cute_al02)are up!

He mentioned that Bokura no Kagayaki is the rock number, which to me is completely awesome since I love rock-ish songs and they're my 3 favorite C-ute members!!! Maimi's and Airi's solos sound interesting, too~
Title: Re: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: tiny on April 06, 2007, 06:50:46 PM
Here are the track listing and the credits.

All tracks are written and composed by Tsunku.

(2)mini~生きるという力~
1. That's the POWER
 arranger: 湯浅公一
2. 僕らの輝き/梅田えりか、岡井千聖、有原栞菜
 arranger: 小倉健二
3. ディスコ クイーン/中島早貴、萩原舞
 arranger: 田中直
4. 通学ベクトル/鈴木愛理
 arranger: 平田祥一郎
5. 夏 DOKI リップスティック/矢島舞美
 arranger: 山崎淳

source: http://tvstation.jp/special/artist/morning/cute.html
Title: Re: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: tamm on April 10, 2007, 04:41:41 PM
°C-ute - Disco Queen (Saki Nakajima x Mai Hagiwara)
I love disco feelin' !! ><

Link : http://download.yousendit.com/D140E52B2350E4A3
Title: Re: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: ayubon on April 10, 2007, 06:33:16 PM
It's up-beat and awesome! ^___^
I noticed that they got three new arrangers for this album (or at least I don't recognise those names). Anyway, it could be interesting.
Title: Re: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: mr.niigaki on April 11, 2007, 12:16:28 AM
Had to take Disco Queen because my beloved Maimai is in it. Thanks!

Sounds like a good song.
Title: Re: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: MoonsaultV1 on April 11, 2007, 12:27:09 AM
O0 Oh Yeah *shakes his groove thang*

Disco Queen absolutely rocks my socks :D

Saki has improved so much :D I can't even recognise her xD But that's a good thing :)

Sounds totally like a W song though~ (I even though that I heard Ai in some bits, lol)
Title: Re: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: Nouciel on April 11, 2007, 01:44:03 AM
KICK ASS SONG!!
Both girls have improved so much *___*
Mental image: Yuujou OI OI x15 part. 2

I can't stop thinking that this was meant to be a Goto song, but it got randomly given to ºC-ute instead XD

*can't wait for the solos ^_^*
Title: Re: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: Shoko on April 11, 2007, 08:43:11 AM
EFFING WIN.

Then again anything with Maimai is effing win :D
Title: Re: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: sousora on April 11, 2007, 02:28:29 PM
Suzuki Airi - Tsuugaku Vector: http://www.sendspace.com/file/ullr58

Her voice is amazing :heart:
Title: Re: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: tamm on April 11, 2007, 02:45:24 PM
wow Airi's solo !!
.
.
thanks so much Tara  O0
Title: Re: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: nproject on April 11, 2007, 03:18:23 PM
thanks for file, Tara  :D

Airi Airi  :eek:
Title: Re: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: sousora on April 11, 2007, 04:08:04 PM
来た!!!!!!! x____________x

Yajima Maimi - Natsu DOKI Lipstick

http://download.yousendit.com/FC2F1A436DAEF548 or
http://www.sendspace.com/file/iszhcj

Maybe it's the insane Maimi love, but I'm already in love with the song. It's insanely catchy.
Title: Re: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: tamm on April 11, 2007, 04:15:21 PM
After listening for many times , I prefer Maimi solo one to Airi's one!
Title: Re: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: sousora on April 11, 2007, 04:19:05 PM
Technically, I think Airi's song is better. But.... Maimi. That alone was always going to work for her, and the song itself is actually pretty damn good. Both songs are amazing, I'm so happy with how this album has turned out.
Title: Re: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: tiny on April 11, 2007, 04:50:17 PM
Thanks for the uploads :)

This the tracklisting for the bonus DVD of the limited edition:
1. JUMP (Close-up Live Ver. at Nihon Seinenkan)
2. Jacket making of
Title: Re: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: yumestarlet on April 12, 2007, 12:49:59 AM
Thanks for uploading those!

I LOVE Maimi's solo, it's SO catchy! I love her "doki doki doKI!" parts, so fun! Airi's song is pretty good too, but it didn't impress me as much as Maimi's did though.
Title: Re: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: wakaba_doll on April 12, 2007, 01:13:03 AM
'Natsu DOKI Lipstick' is teh awesomeness :heart: Maimi sounds great ~ She's definitely getting better and better! And my god, she sounds so freaking much like Miki XD LOL
Title: Re: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: Pinkosa on April 12, 2007, 03:33:48 AM
'Natsu DOKI Lipstick' is teh awesomeness :heart: Maimi sounds great ~ She's definitely getting better and better! And my god, she sounds so freaking much like Miki XD LOL
That's right!  :heart:
Both girls have good solos! I love Airi's solo and god, Maimi's solo is so fucking win!
Thank you Tara!!!  :heart: :heart:
Title: Re: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: Shoko on April 12, 2007, 03:45:35 AM
Maimi and Airi's solos <3333

Title: Re: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: Nevi on April 12, 2007, 10:55:36 PM
asfasdfl;asdjf;lsadjfsda omfg airi's solo. <3333 thanks tara! but at the same time... daaaaang you, i really wanted to wait until i got the album! xD but i just can't resist airi. sigh.

i think i expect too much from her, because i'm not all WHOAMGBLOWNAWAY by it. T_T but then i remember she was just twelve in it and it's like. o___p kid's got pumps.

i'm really excited about the rest of this album now. <3
Title: Re: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: ziggurat on April 13, 2007, 03:28:21 AM
*throw away invisible coat*

Wow, all the songs impressed me. Love Maimi' :heart: and Airi's :heart: solos..

The titles are whack lol.

The disco song reminded me of Sharan Q - Iiwake.

I can't wait to hear the real stuff!

*wear back the invisible coat and vanish*
Title: Re: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: Kei on April 13, 2007, 04:30:30 PM
MAIMI'S SONG FUCKING OWNS EVERYTHING OMG

Ahem. This may be the best H!P song of 2007.
Title: Re: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: tamm on April 14, 2007, 03:44:02 AM
ºC-ute - 2 mini ~Ikiru to iu chikara~

02. Bokura no kagayaki (Erika, Chisato, Kanna)
Link : http://www.sendspace.com/file/udmtbk
Title: Re: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on April 14, 2007, 06:53:47 AM
Thanks for the songs, everyone!

Bokura no kagayaki: Chisato sounds fucking amazing :D Another poprock song like Melon Kinenbi style, I love it!

Maimi's song isn't my cup of tea :O Repetitive and she has to sing so high (the chorus) x_x It's an ok song but out of these three ones my least fave :o

Airi's song sounds good though nothing special (I mean the instrumental), her singing sounds good because thank god the song isn't too high XD

I guess in any case it's a pleasant surprise how good these songs are, and different in style o/
Title: Re: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: tamatron on April 14, 2007, 08:00:07 AM
Tsuugaku Vector ftw! So catchy. I love the "kamisama wa ijiwaru ne" for some reason. :D However I can't help but think the song could be more fun if it was someone else singing it.

The Disco song hurts my head.
Title: Re: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: Shoko on April 14, 2007, 08:08:10 AM
This mini album is awesome.
Title: Re: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: Anton_91 on April 14, 2007, 01:23:53 PM
Wee, I'm starting to like C-ute more & more. :)

Mini-Review:

#1 That's The Power
Woot. It's tropical. :D It's very nice to listen to it.

#2 Bokura no Kagayaki - Umeda Erika, Okai Chisato, Arihara Kanna
Havn't listened to it that much but it seems to be a great, soe parts reminds about JUMP quite lot actually if you listen carefully. But great song.

#3 Disco Queen - Nakajima Saki, Hagiwara Mai
Funky & cool but the "Disco Disco Di-Di-Di-Disco" can get a bit boring after a while. But it's not a bad song.

#4 Tsuugaku Vector - Suzuki Airi
Airi does a great job. Nice song and good that it's not a calm song. Fits her good´, sounds great.

#5 Natsu DOKI Lipstick - Yajima Maimi
Wee, I like Yajima but even though the tunes are cool the lyrics don't really get to me. But Yajima's voice does a great job anyhow.


Overall I think this album could use one more song with all members.

Remember, that was just my opinion.
Title: Re: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: mr.niigaki on April 14, 2007, 04:53:36 PM
However I can't help but think the song could be more fun if it was someone else singing it.

The songs are all good, but yeah that's how I feel about both Airi's and Maimi's songs. At least they got some really nice songs for this release.
Title: Re: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: Ahiko on April 14, 2007, 07:36:29 PM
Airi and Chisato are my Favorites of all the H!P Kids and I Love all of the Songs. Next time a Chisato solo with an awesome Song, please! :heart:
Title: Re: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: Ayabie on April 14, 2007, 09:35:24 PM
Romantic Ukare Mode (Okai Chisato ver.)!
Title: Re: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: Nouciel on April 14, 2007, 11:35:10 PM
Personal rank & opinions of the songs:

1. Natsu DOKI Lipstick
Very tropical and not annoying, wow! I almost inmediately get the mental image of a latin country, like mine, where summer is just too hot XD. Maimi's voice is always nice to hear, and this song was definitely made for her. Even if she's an anti-idol (an airhead with a bitchy face) most of the time, when it comes to performance/singing, she forgets about it and does her work, and never fails.
Rank: 5/5

2. Disco queen
Even the title of this one rocks. Saki's and Mai's voice have improved so much!! That's one of the idol aspects that I love. When, even if the girls are not so good, you like them, and when you see them become greater and greater, it kinda makes you feel proud. Mental image for this song? The two girls trying to enter a discoteque, but they don't get to enter, so they just watch it from outside, singing di-di-disco XD. Nice song, reminds me a bit of Deco Boco Seventeen (W).
Rank: 5/5

3. That's the power
And the mental images continue, zomg. This time, I picture a ºC-ute tribe on a carnival (wtf). I never expected this sound from ºC-ute, but it's good. At first I thought it was a solo song, the voices were almost equal. I also get the feeling that this is some "recycled" material, because of the wow-wow-yeohs that are so common on H!P. But you know, take a sad song and make it better.
Rank: 3/5

4. Bokura no Kagayaki
This one doesn't give any mental image :lol: I actually can't remember the pace. I listen to it, it's okay.. but that's it. Not an special song. I sort of feel bad for Kanna, who almost never gets to shine. And Chisato, man, they're just wasting the talent that it's on their face. Erika is just earning more and more fans, and they make this. Next time, a better song please.
Rank: 2/5

5. Tsuugaku vector
It sounds to me like a Hitomi Shimatani song, don't know why. I know Airi's trough puberty/early teen years, but really, who trains these girls's voice? She has a GOOD voice, make it shine then! I got so bored by the song that I walked away in search of food and when I returned I thought I was listening to Risako. Not that I'm saying Risako's voice is bad, I *love* her, but when H!P kids don't get a song appropiate for their voices, it just doesn't work.
Rank: 2/5

Overall rank: 3.4/5
Title: Re: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: Ms. McBackpack on April 15, 2007, 07:21:57 AM
5. Tsuugaku vector
...I know Airi's trough puberty/early teen years, but really, who trains these girls's voice? She has a GOOD voice, make it shine then! I got so bored by the song that I walked away in search of food and when I returned I thought I was listening to Risako...
Ouch. lol (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v34/tama-chan/Emoticons/cathappy2.gif) Who trains them... No one? I don't think they actually put these girls in lessons. Remember that Musume Dokyu ep with Reina in a singing class? She said it was the first time since her audition that she got in training. They only train these girls with recording and concerts, I think.
Title: Re: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: Ahiko on April 15, 2007, 01:01:17 PM
hmm Airi is one of the best singers! Risako has on of the lowest Voice that i ever heard of an Idol, she can improve but never as Airi or the other H!P KIDS :heart:
Title: Re: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: BX_LeMans on April 15, 2007, 01:57:33 PM
Hmm...I like both of the solos. The songs don't really fit the voices of the girls...
I think, Airi needs a song for a higher voice...
Title: Re: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: Wonderboy on April 15, 2007, 06:54:32 PM
Suzuki Airi - Tsuugaku Vector: http://www.sendspace.com/file/ullr58

Her voice is amazing :heart:
The fact is.  :)

This girl has a lot of potential. Her prestation while singing "First kiss" in "Wonderful Hearts Winter 2006" was very catchy.
Title: Re: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: BX_LeMans on April 15, 2007, 08:44:18 PM
Quote
This girl has a lot of potential. Her prestation while singing "First kiss" in "Wonderful Hearts Winter 2006" was very catchy.

watched it right now. Airi is amazing!   Seems, I burned the DVD and missed to watch this concert. :o So I have sth to watch for tomorrow evening. ::)
Title: Re: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: Wonderboy on April 16, 2007, 06:55:35 AM
Currently waiting my order from Yeasia : the last box of H!P... Hope that she's performing in it.
Title: Re: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: yokoso on April 16, 2007, 05:39:57 PM
I really hope this mini album is as good as I've been hearing- I actually preordered it without listening to a single song. ;;;;;

Thus far though, C-ute hasn't disappointed!!  :heart:
Title: Re: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: Kinbarii on April 16, 2007, 10:49:34 PM
I will now be singing Natsu DOKI Lipstick all night...it's stuck in my head. <3

And Disco Queen -- OMG O.O I had to try so hard not to get up and dance [I'm in public x.x]
Title: Re: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: tiny on April 17, 2007, 12:22:01 PM
The mini-album ranks 3rd in the Oricon NINKI poll.

The Oricon NINKI poll is a chart based on survey of a cross section of the Japanese people for their intent to buy a single or an album. The results are published weekly on the Oricon site and give a good indication what the charts for next week will look like. The poll only reflects buyer intention for new releases, older releases may end up higher on the charts than the new releases.

Based on this ranking a top 5 result in next week's Oricon album chart may be possible for C-ute's upcoming mini-album. But as always, there are no guarantees.

The Oricon NINKI Album chart: http://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/na/
Title: Re: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: tempethegreat on April 17, 2007, 01:51:55 PM
if the song get the 3rd place in oricon,that means the song is good...... :heart:
Title: Re: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: Gblue on April 18, 2007, 07:21:34 AM
shipped today.. must resist downloading~
Title: Re: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: tiny on April 18, 2007, 10:09:30 AM
(2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ debuts at #7 in the daily Oricon album chart.
Title: Re: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: tamm on April 18, 2007, 10:20:34 AM
It's Okay with just mini-album  ^ ^

Hope it will reach higher position in weekly ranking :)
Title: Re: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: Ayabie on April 18, 2007, 05:24:08 PM
Disco Queen has to be one of the best H!P songs in a very, very, long time. Even Tsunku's background babbling adds to the catchiness.
Title: Re: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: kingthaking81 on April 18, 2007, 06:22:29 PM
the songs have great arrangements, although not every song fits the singer(s).
vocal-wise c-ute really surpasses berryz~
fave song of the minialbum would be disco queen~
Title: Re: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: yokoso on April 19, 2007, 08:27:49 PM
vocal-wise c-ute really surpasses berryz~

I agree with this.  :heart: :heart:  I've always liked Berryz tunes but not a huge fan of their vocals... C-ute has the total package!

AND ARRRRRRGH...... I GOTTA WAIT ANOTHER DAY FOR MY COPY ;;;;;;  Tracking says it should come tomorrow ;;;;  GAAAAH.  And I won't be home to get it ;;;
Title: Re: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: jpfn on April 20, 2007, 06:27:05 AM
c-ute 2nd album was good, though wish had more songs
Title: Re: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: Wonderboy on April 22, 2007, 12:46:34 PM
Very pleasant songs.

Airi is a wonderful singer, as usual.  :D
Title: Re: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: almond on April 22, 2007, 06:20:54 PM
Surprising, the Maimi song was my favorite. I thought it really suited her voice and unlike a lot of these solo album numbers, it didn't sound like the rest of the group was missing.
Title: Re: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: Anton_91 on April 30, 2007, 01:39:01 PM
Could someone please update sales for second week & so on, on wiki.theppn.org?? Or else it will be usless!! :(

http://wiki.theppn.org/%282%29_mini_%7EIkiru_to_Iu_Chikara%7E (http://wiki.theppn.org/%282%29_mini_%7EIkiru_to_Iu_Chikara%7E)

Does anyone have a site where you can see single & albums sales? I know where you can see ranking but sales??
Title: Re: [04/18] 「 (2) mini ~Ikiru to Iu Chikara~ 」 °C-ute 2nd album
Post by: tiny on April 30, 2007, 06:46:00 PM
2nd week sales are not known yet. The 2nd week barely ended, so you'll have to wait some for the sales to be announced.

Sales announcement schedule:
Top 30: Tuesday evening
Top 100: Wednesday morning
Single top 200/album top 300: Thursday morning

All Japan times of course.