Today we’re going to talk about Kana Nishino’s debut full album, “LOVE one.” This album, released in June 2009, reached #4 on Japanese pop charts, and sold over 200,000 copies. To give perspective as to Nishino’s growing popularity, her 2010 CD “To Love” sold over 500,000 copies, and is #1 on charts. Why are we talking about the old album and not the new? Because we’re interested in roots, that’s why! And it’s also what we had on-hand.
Nishino’s debut album includes all sorts of theme song singles for TV anime and film. We’ll get into the details of that after the jump. Until then, let me prepare you: I generally loathe real-life lolicon pop stars, and I get that strong impression from Nishino. But is there something enjoyable, something easy and appealing, about her music? Find out after the jump! (more…)
