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Old 2010.04.20, 03:32 AM   #35
seanclaude
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Originally Posted by Appeltje View Post
Definately true. Shiina was my first Japanese encounter, and although I started listening to a lot of other Japanese music, I never liked Utada that much. I have heard a lot of her songs as you can't escape them in Japan really, but never felt compelled to buy any of her records.
I can't agree more that you can't escapte utada's songs in japan...

I have heard a lot of utada's songs but have never been that interested. all her songs sounds a bit similar? they don't stimulate me like Shiina's do.
I suppose Utada's songs are a bit easier to listen, so public places like shopping malls, supermarkets will play her music. whereas shiina's music is not as suitable to play in public space. her music is something that you will need a quiet space, sit down and listen. so you can enjoy the layers and complexity in her music.

also the lyrics are very very different... shiina's lyrics are far more difficult to understand... Shiina uses less english words in her Japanese songs.
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