I looked forward to this track every night. Partly cos it was the 2nd last song (HAHA! All my orifices were bleeding by the 4th night, ok?) but also cos Akina delivered it as if she was telling a story, heartfelt words from deep within. There was a bit of yakking in the clip, but I cleaned it up as best as I could. This will be the last clip from the concert. Enjoy. =)
Available at VAMP Network.
Here you go, guys. “Woman” was a special treat at the concert cos it’s not on either of her Folk albums (I’m quite sure it’s already been recorded, just not released. Folk Song Best, anyone?) There were nights where she totally aced it, but she didn’t on this one. Still, this should be a gem for those who missed the concert. =) お楽しみにください!!
Available at VAMP Network.
Ok guys, hanging my ass out there just for you guys. I did the best I can cleaning up the audio. I think it’s pretty neat!! Now available on VAMP Network.
P/S: I know everyone’s waiting for WOMAN. Working on it after I grab dinner. 
Universal Japan is definitely utilising the Akina e-newsletter well. Not only did it preview the DIVA “chorus” clip that we first shared, but the latest reports Akina’s Yokohoma Empress concert with three photos. (Someone else can translate the content)
The main feature this time though is the official announcement of the single and the release of the cover. It is still an illustration (consistency with album art) but I like this much better. There are three songs in the CD single, making it her second since 「Days」 to contain three songs.
Now that she has turned a new chapter in her career with 「DIVA」, let’s pray that the video will live up to the new sound. Dare I hope? I don’t even know what to think. I am only praying that she places it all in the confidence of a foreigner, like she did for the album.
The album cover for 「DIVA」 has been revealed on the AN Fun Site (as advised by our VAMP reader Wei. Thanks!).
I like the fierce image of Akina in an anime like fashion and it looks like it is going to be a rock album or maybe even a disco one (if Danny gets his way).
I love the fonts this time, and I think the covers look very promising! Looks like Akina’s back in cruise control …
Here are the covers. The normal press cover for Folk Akina 2 is rather pleasant. I love her big shades. =) The limited edition cover – i like the idea, and the illustration of Akina’s mouth (the teeth stayed true to their real form! haha). the illustration is a popular style employed on guitar albums often (refer to Depapepe covers). but the guitar can’t be superimposed in a worse manner!
the DVD cover – another one of those cropped photos. they should have touched up the saggy chin/left cheek a lil.
the title of Folk 2 worries me.
i dun want anymore sappy, draggy, over-depressed songs.
いかがでしょうか？
Limited First Press c/w DVD:
Regular Press :
Source : http://www.universal-music.co.jp/akina <Akina’s UNIVERSAL Official Website>
Album #1
Release date : 24th June 2009
ムード歌謡 〜歌姫昭和名曲集
【初回盤】
01. 氣氛歌謡 Openning <Instrumental>
02. 経験 （辺見マリ）
03. 恋の季節 （ピンキーとキラーズ）
04. 夢は夜ひらく （藤圭子）
05. 他人の関係 （金井克子）
06. 面影 （しまざき 由理）
07. 雨の御堂筋 （欧陽菲菲）
08. ラブユー東京 （黒沢明とロス・プリモス）
09. 絹の靴下 （夏木マリ）
10. コモエスタ赤坂 （ロス・インディオス）
11. 非情のライセンス （野際陽子）
12. 伊勢佐木町ブルース （青江三奈）
13. 氣氛歌謡 Ending <Instrumental>
※（）カッコ内はオリジナル・アーテイスト
DVD収録 ※レコーディング映像
・ 他人の関係
・ 雨の御堂筋
・伊勢佐木町ブルース
Album #2
Release date : 22nd July 2009
フォークカバーアルバム Vol 2
DVD #1
Release date : 22nd July 2009
タイトル：未定
中森明菜、3ヶ月にわたる連続リリース! いまや入手困難なプロモーションビデオをコンプリート。TV-SPOTほか、初商品化となる映像も! ※6月アルバム、7月アルバム、7月DVDの購入者対象の応募抽選施策を予定。
Album #3
Release date : 19th August 2009
Original Album
お楽しみにね！
