 | Song for XX by Ayumi Hamasaki
Buy used from: £7.00 A fantasic debut from the Queen of the Japanese music industry! Whilst she isn't as vocally capable in this album, the music is wonderful. My favourite tracks are poker face, Trust and SIGNAL.
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 | Loveppears by Ayumi Hamasaki
Buy used from: £9.00 Easily her best album! Even though the main genre is trance, the music is unique and inspiring! My favourite tracks are Trauma, And Then and monochrome.
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 | Duty by Ayumi Hamasaki
Buy used from: £19.34 My personal favourite of her 8 albums. The music beautiful and imaginative. My favourite tracks include Duty, vogue, End of the World, SCAR and SURREAL.
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 | I Am ... by Ayumi Hamasaki
Buy used from: £15.24 Ayumi's 4th album is simply amazing. Ayumi composes for the first time under the name of CREA. My favourite songs are M and the hidden track, flower garden.
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 | Rainbow by Ayumi Kamasaki
Buy used from: £23.74 Sadly, Ayumi Hamasaki's 5th album is a disappointment. Whilst pleasurable to listen to, it lacks the beauty of her previous work. Some songs including Free and Easy and Dolls are an exception.
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 | Eternal by Origa
Buy new: £22.49 / Used from: £57.49 Origa sings in both Japanese and Russian. She is one of the best singers I've ever heard and her music is beautiful. My fave tracks are Ame and Tooi hi (the 1st and 2nd tracks).
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 | Best Of Origa by Origa
Buy new: £22.49 / Used from: £15.85 Origa's music is indescribable, something only the Japanese music industry could achieve. This album contains possibly the most inspiring music you will ever hear. My fave song is Luna Park.
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 | Era of Queen's by Origa
Buy new: £14.95 / Used from: £34.02 Era of Queens is amazing. All of the tracks are early classical pieces that have been altered to fit into Origa's modern style. Inspiring, moving and brilliant! Fave tracks are Era of Queens and DIVA.
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 | Neei by Masami Okui
Buy new: £15.28 / Used from: £29.89 Masami Okui is a well known Japanese singer as her work often features in popular anime. Her vocals are cute and original. My fave tracks are Turning Point and Sunrise Sunset.
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 | 181920 by Namie Amuro
Buy new: £15.28 / Used from: £15.19 Namie Amuro was a very popular Japanese singer in the 90s. 181920 is a great album featuring some of her best hits.
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![Greeting [Us Import]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/414EQYRYN8L._SL75_.jpg) | Greeting [Us Import] by Nami Tamaki
Buy used from: £18.09 Cute, but by no means original. Nami's vocals are powerful and mature. She was only 15 when this album was released! (I think...)
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 | Singles by X-Japan
Buy used from: £27.96 Sadly, X-Japan's music is very hard to get hold of in the UK. It's a shame, because they are perhaps the greatest band you will ever hear. Their music is a cross between heavy metal and classical.
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 | Ballad Collection by X-Japan
Buy used from: £80.01 X-Japan are well known for their breath taking power ballads. The composer, drummer and pianist, Yoshiki, is able to write very beautiful music. Tears is my personal fave.
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 | Sixth Day by Gackt
Buy used from: £26.45 Gackt is a wonderful singer. This album features some of his most popular work.
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 | First Love by Utada Hikaru
Buy used from: £8.99 Utada Hikaru's debut! Very 90's in style and not typical of other Japanese pop music. Utada's style is more western influenced than other Jpop artists. She is Japan's most successful artist.
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 | Deep River
Buy new: £9.50 / Used from: £21.11 Probally her best album. Utada is an amazing singer and the music is beautiful. Her Japanese music is by far superior to her American work, and much more original.
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 | Distance by Utada Hikaru
Buy used from: £13.00 I usually hate RnB, yet for some reason I love this album. Probally because it's Utada Hikaru!
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 | Jpop CD by Various Artists
Buy new: £33.20 / Used from: £9.45 Surprisingly good, despite the lame cover. A good place to start for those new to Japanese modern music. It's also cheap!
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 | Coordinate by T.M. Revolution
Buy new: £39.42 / Used from: £6.04 T.M.Revolution stands for Takanori Makes Revolution. He is an amazing singer and his music is a cross between techno and rock.
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 | Gravitation Tv-Tracks by Animation
Buy used from: £15.61 Gravitation is a fantastic anime, and so is it's music! This soundtrack features 4 vocal tracks as well as background music. It's worth buying just to hear Sleepless Beauty and Glaring Dream.
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 | Hack/Sign by Various
Buy used from: £30.01 Yuki kaijura is one of my favourite composers. She wrote the music for Hack//SIGN. Key of the twilight and a stray child are my fave tracks.
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 | Do the Best by Do as Infinity
Buy used from: £19.45 Do As Infinity are great. Some of their music can be bland, but not the tracks featured on this album. My favourite song is Desire.
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 | Insomnia by Onitsuka Chihiro
Buy used from: £15.24 Chihiro Onitsuka has the voice of an angel. Her music is melodic (often featuring a piano) and will appeal to all ages.
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 | Macabre by Dir En Grey
Buy new: £24.49 / Used from: £20.00 Dir en Grey's music is great if you like heavy stuff. Excellent Jrock, although they would be even better if they included more ballads like X-Japan.
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