REVIEW: BERRYZ KOUBOU “5 (FIVE)”
REVIEW: MORNING MUSUME “Pepper Keibu” single

Four and a half stars for both?  I always thought CJ was more of a “Rex Reed” type when it came to H!P reviews.  Maybe my memory is failing me…

In the Berryz review, CJ gives us some brief thoughts on their past full-length CD efforts.  “Enjoyable but imperfect” is a great description as far as I’m concerned.  With that he feels this is Berryz’ best full-length release to date.  CJ always does a great job of analyzing the musical styles used in each track.  And most every song gets good feedback, except for the Special Generation Remix.  I love how everyone is so opinionated about this song! 

As for Pepper Keibu,  CJ feels the song contains the best harmonization Morning Musume’s current lineup has ever done.  He is also glad that they took the song into their own direction, rather than doing a note by note imitation of Pink Lady’s original.  And given that this is CJ’s third post in reference to Pepper Keibu, I’m guessing he really likes it!

But most importantly he enjoys Reina’s solo lines.  And as someone who is probably as big a Reina fanboy as CJ, I am always glad to see Tanakacchi get some good ”pub”.  Recommended