[simplirain]

She was adorable in PoL PV. x]

[Raw Sugar]

x->3 - Utada Hikaru - 5,410 (x1.75) = 9,468

First day sales for PoL. A bit disappointing even with the drama tie-in, but it is a re-cut single after all.
But I believe Heart Station has outsold Ultra Blue though. (: People are probably buying the album over the single.

[lisaaa]

kinda low, but hopefully it'll get higher throughout the week.

[chopstickee]

^ hahaha Ayumi's popularity came from her voice then??

I think the lack of promotion means Hikki no longer cares about sales? I think she's just doing something she likes to do. If you start feeling like you're doing something for someone else, that's when you lose the ambition to go on, right?

And I guess this is another reason why I love Hikki's music ^^
She puts effort into her work (which makes each of her singles/albums so special) whereas AVEX singers have so many singles/albums... their work isn't as... special anymore? I don't know how to explain it, but yea, kinda like Koda Kumi's 12 singles in 12 weeks, and THSK's 5 singles in 6 weeks? It gets repetitve after a while (before fans kill me, I'm a DBSK's fan ^^;; and I like those 5 singles of theirs).

I agree with you on why u love Hikki's music. ^^ Now, at the same time i am NOT saying DBSK and BoA don't put effort along w. all of the other artists... because they are my two favorite artists...But I do find Hikki's music more... "fresh" and "new?" perhaps is the word?? Partly because she writes practically everything...I thought Heart Station was brilliant. I am excited for the American album...I REALLY hope she gets the attention she deserves. How can she be so big in one place and not known in the other?? (rhetorical question...lol)

[iluvsuju]

i went to oricon style and i see PoL is at no.2^^ it went up? XDD~ Hikki ganbatte! <3333

[sweetsmile]

She's no.2 today too...

So her sales so far are considered low, I guess? I wouldn't know, until I see her total for the week... but I guess it's okay since her album is doing really well ^^

[lisaaa]

today's Prisoner Of Love sales:

x->3->2->2 - Utada Hikaru - 5,410 + 4,779 + 2,571 (x1.75) = 22,330

[angelicsinner]

woahh..i am too engrossed w k-music section until i forgot that here, they also have thread for utada!

For me Utada United 2006 is one of the best concert I've ever seen
Im a BIG fan of dbsk and i think their concerts are great BUT I watch Utada United more than theirs or any artists in particular

There is somehow bad review on Utada United like this ONE
I think when you appreciate singers like Utada Hikaru, you will realize that she sings from her soul
and Utada United 2006 is the most soulful concert ever!!

My favorite would be all the songs she sings when she wore that red dress--AMAZING!
Whether she's getting tired breathless whatsoever, the songs were delivered well~

She worked too hard for that concert, I guess it has damaged her voice a bit
Nevertheless, she still produces what I call as masterpieces
Prisoner of Love and Flavor of Life are sugooiii!!

She's just super talented if I were to compare her w present performers these days~
It doesnt matter her sales are low or she doesnt sings too often like before nehh..

Thanks to hikkifanraul in youtube for subbing her perf

[lisaaa]

today's POL sales:

x->3->2->2 - Utada Hikaru - 5,410 + 4,779 + 2571 + 3,060 (x1.75) = 27,685

and HEART STATION is at #2 today, also.

[sweetsmile]

^ Thanks for the update ^^
Yep, I saw that HEART STATION is no.2 today hahaha

[`LANE]

i freaking prisoner of love. so addicting.

[choong jae]

seriously, i have been listening to prisoner of love the whole day w/o feeling tired of it once. i also saw on youtube, there's a clip of her called "Hikaru Utada 宇多田光--Medley ft. SMAP (Live) "
it's her singing her songs w/ SMAP, sure feels wierd to hear other ppl singin her songs. still her voice best!

[lisaaa]

Prisoner Of Love is at #3 today...

x->3->2->2->2->2->3 - Utada Hikaru - 5,410 + 4,779 + 2,571 + 3,060 + 2,900 + 3,012 (x1.75) = 38,031

[sweetsmile]

^ that's actually not so bad, right?
So... Does about 90,000 in total sound about right?

[riceavocado]

Deep River is my fave above all others, though Boku Wa Kumo is pretty good as well.

[lisaaa]

^ that's actually not so bad, right?
So... Does about 90,000 in total sound about right?

i dunno if it can get that far, but hopefully it'll sell pretty good overall.

[GTB]

I was pleased to see a thread dedicated to Hiki. She has been one of my favorite Japanese artists ever since I heard "Automatic" years ago. What hooked me to her music was her R&B style, and I think that her Collection album is absolutely golden. The song that always comes to my mind when I think of her is "First Love." It resonates of a passionate heart that I believe is well demonstrated by her unique voice. Songs like that create a deep impression on me.

Though I have enjoyed her latest releases, I hope she decides to return to R&B. I always thought she was well suited for that.

[KaoriNeko]

^Prisoner of Love is pretty Urban sounding, right?

[GTB]

I did not notice any urban elements composed in that song. It sounds like a pop song. Compare it to "Exodus '04," and you will notice a dramatic difference in style.

You just joined the forums yesterday? Welcome.

[moodringer10]

i really like her music =)