Nakashima Mika - Always

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I haven't really been following Nakashima Mika quite as much as I used to. I remember being obsessed about her music when I first got into NANA and the movies were still coming out. Now that all that is over, my obsession has faded somewhat. Still, Nakashima Mika is one of the first Jpop artists that I ever listened to and I mostly credit her for my having developed a taste for Japanese music. So occasionally, I check her out to see if she has anything new coming up. My efforts are never in vain since she always seems to have something up her sleeve. Incidentally, Always is her latest single -- her 31st. Whew! What a career!
Always was released on January 20, 2010 and is tied in as the theme song to the movie, Sayonara Itsuka starring Nakayama Miho. Sound-wise, it reminds me of Sunao na Mama. Mika-san certainly uses the same superficial, falsetto vocal style. I'm not saying I don't like it but I really, really miss her Sakurairo Mau Koro days. That said, the accompanying PV is simple and has Mika-san crying her eyes out. It's pretty emotional. I mean, I'm talking tears here. :) It's an okay PV, I guess.

BUY:

Nakashima Mika - Always (includes 2010 Calendar) @ Amazon.com
Nakashima Mika - Always (Hongkong version) @ Play-Asia.com
Nakashima Mika - Always (Japan version) @ Play-Asia.com
Nakashima Mika - Always (Korea version) @ Yesasia.com
Nakashima Mika - Always (Japan version) @ Yesasia.com

MORE INFO:

OFFICIAL (JPN)
OFFICIAL Fan Site (JPN)
OFFICIAL Sony Music Online (JPN)
OFFICIAL BMG (Ch)
Nakashima Mika @ Wikipedia