BoA’s 26th Single 『Vivid』 finally out online. It contains 2 A sides and a B side.
Here is the tracklist :

CD ONLY
01. Kissing you
02. Sparkling
03. Joyful Smile
04. Kissing you-instrumental-
05. Sparkling-instrumental-
06. Joyful Smile-instrumental-
CD Extra
Vivid Jacket Shooting Off Shot ＋ Kissing you＆Sparkling Music Clip Digest

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CD + DVD
01. Kissing you
02. Sparkling
03. Joyful Smile
04. Kissing you-instrumental-
05. Sparkling-instrumental-
06. Joyful Smile-instrumental-
DVD
01. Kissing you PV
02. Sparkling PV
03. BoA TV 2nd Season -Kissing you & Sparkling Music Clip Making-

Review
Kissing you
Begins with very oldies piano and finger clicking, which sound so addictive, then she starts with the chorus It’s cute and cheerful, though I don’t find any strong part in this song. The instrumental gives us a damn happy feeling, the little percussion part in it also sounds so kiddy-cute and sweet as chocolate (make me always smiles when i’m listening to this song). I also find the orchestrical things are interesting, unlike the uncatchy drum line. although it’s not a strong song, it still so enjoyable and groovy. I think if I compare this song to her previous songs it matches with Shine We Are! but a cuter and slower version
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Sparkling
Starts with slow piano and so enjoyable, everyone will think if this song is a ballads, but in no time it changes its beat to KEY OF HEART-ish instrumental, which sounds so fresh. then the verses before the chorus leads powerfully with domination of the keyboard and a bit drum to its PERFECT Chorus! The Chorus is extremely great! I will say excellent! she sings it strongly and the drums make a damn good role in this song, brings a dancing atmosphere that says Raise your head and burn up your body .Basically all of the verses are great. it synchronizes with every part that connected. Just like 七色の明日~brand new beat~ it’s bridge begins with something sounds dark and dancy. THE BEST SONG OF 2008 SO FAR, beats Mirrorcle World!
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Joyful Smile
begins with something sounds like a harmonious harp(I think it’s acoustic guitar), it’s quite groovy and then BoA starts to sing a basic cute verses. The clapping behind her voice sounds so good. The unique harp and hand clapping mix smoothly. Then about the chorus she sings it simliar with Best Friend a bit airy and smooth pitched, the instrumental doesn’t change so much. The bridge’s piano makes up the struggling feeling atmosphere then the chorus follows up with a bit messy instrumental then it backs to normal sounds like Hey I give you a hope. After all this song is good and so harmonious plus joyful \(>o<)/ and it shows something that so pure from BoA that make me want to pinch BoA’s cheek XD
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AFTER ALL :
It’s BoA’s first single with 3 cute songs without any other song added such as DO THE MOTION’s キミのとなりで, and LOVE LETTER with LOVE LETTER itself. and what? I do enjoy to listen to all of the tracks, Ultimately Sparkling! a single with 3 high quality song packed in it 2 thumbs up BoA! I suggest you to buy this single. And one more! BoA’s English is just getting better.

Single Download : Kissing you | Sparkling | Joyful Smile

Lyrics : Kissing you, Sparkling & Joyful Smile

Music Videos
Kissing you

I think this PV is simple, cute, and so sweet. Love BoA’s acting when she looked at the ballon. I love the hair, so japanese. and the clothe she wears so colorful though it’s not that good. minus point for without-dance PV.
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Sparkling

such as Kissing you, she doesn’t dance in this PV, but it still gives a bit dancing atmosphere with the dancer behind. The concept is so magical, though I hoped more for this high quality song. It’s cute and at least she wear more than 1 outfit. The computer effect is so great and cute. I will forgive for the slack in this PV coz she’s busy with her LIVE TOUR 2008~THE FACE~, and what a plus point for the ending! she did a wrong dancing part and she laughed LOL love it! so sweet and cute
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Both PV have so colorful image, yeah since the single title is 『Vivid』

Namie Amuro - BLACK DIAMOND

Review

WOW! This song begins with very cool guitar and some other fantastic effects. Namie’s voice begins as usual, then before the chorus they added some whispering part. It’s kind of weird but not real annoying. The chorus is excellent, hot and sexy usage of English, though it’s not as that clear. Both DOUBLE and Namie sing it with airy voice. It’s hot, and then I don’t really like DOUBLE’s voice honestly. Then the bridge gives very different sensation with the rest of the song. It’s some kind of a bit more powerful and yeah ‘Super Sister’ is cute words to use for them hahahaha. This song is way better than Namie’s last what a feelin’ which her best song from her last single 60s70s80s. After all I don’t really find any annoying part except DOUBLE’s accent yeah! Hahaha but I could forgive it coz it covered with the great song and instrumental. ()