Sexy 8 Beat

I had a whole huge review of the album ready to post when Blogger crashed and ate it. I had saved it, but every time I try to post it in, blogger crashes again. So instead, I'll just say that the album is fantastic! Of new tracks that aren't singles, I would have to say that Genki+ SHOULD be a single, it's my new favorite Momusu song. Secondly, Haru Beautiful Everday is my second favorite new track on the album.

Scans from the limited edition CD booklet can be found here.

Kago Ai has been fired from H!P & UFA

Yes, it's true. After the latest scandal involving her smoking AGAIN AND running away to spend the night with her boyfriend who is twice her age, Kago Ai has been fired from H!P. I'm on my way out the door for work, so I just thought I'd post a quick reaction for now.

From a fan's point of view I am extremely angry about this, and angry at Kago herself. For a year the fans were kept on tenterhooks, hoping against hope for her comeback and checking the news sites everyday for good news. Now, less than a month after the announcement that she was back and on her way again (albeit slowly) she fucks up royally again and is fired completely.

I understand it is her life, and she can live it how she chooses to, it's just frustrating to see someone you think had so much potential piss it all away.

In the end, I am more upset for Tsuji, who has gotten quite the shaft due to Kago's actions. Her idol career has been going steadily, but her singing career has come to a standstill with the hiatus of W. Hopefully, as she has an excellent voice, Tsunku will see fot to launch a solo career for her.